Samsung Galaxy Note 6

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 release date, specs, news, rumours and price
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 6

The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 could be one of 2016's biggest smartphones, so it's time to get excited. Here's everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 6, including the Galaxy Note 6 release date, specs, features and price.

While most Samsung fans are beholden to the Galaxy S-series, the Samsung Note handsets have successfully carved out a niche of power users. That's because Note handsets are big, powerful and feature-heavy – just the way we like them.

A recent leak out of China – via social media network Weibo – suggested that the Galaxy Note 6 specs would be as follows:

5.77-inch display
2K (QHD) screen resolution
Qualcomm Snapdragon 823 processor
Adreno 530 GPU
6GB RAM
256GB storage
4,200mAh battery
IP68-certified waterproof/dustproof body

Another recent claim is that the Galaxy Note 6 release date is set for mid-July, and that the handset will arrive with Google's spanking new Android N software on board. However, this proposed launch window does seem a little too close to the recent release of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge – perhaps August or September are still more likely?

However, Samsung is yet to reveal any official details about the Galaxy Note 6, so there is a chance that the device doesn't even exist. Nevertheless, we've rounded up the latest in news, rumours, and leaks – plus a healthy helping of speculation to boot.

Here’s what to expect:

Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 6 News

When does the new Galaxy Note 6 come out? Rumoured mid-July
What’s new about the Galaxy Note 6? Rumoured 4K display, 256GB storage, 6GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Release Date UK & US – When will the new Galaxy Note 6 come out?

Samsung is inconsistent when it comes to Galaxy Note release dates, so it makes the next one difficult to guess.

Fortunately, we've heard a recent rumour – courtesy of South Korean media – that points to a mid-July launch. How likely is that? It's hard to say this early on.

Until more specific details are released, our best guess is either August (most likely) or September (less likely) – maybe October, at a push.

That’s based on previous launches, which were as follows:

Galaxy Note 5 – 21 August (release)
Galaxy Note 4 – 13 August (reveal), October (release)
Galaxy Note 3 – 4 September (reveal), 23 September (release)

Whatever the case, it seems likely that a Galaxy Note 6 is in the pipeline. That’s according to two reports (TechRadar, Forbes) that cite an unnamed source at a major UK phone network as saying:

“Samsung isn’t going to launch the S7 Edge+ in the UK. I got the impression that it had been a bit of a disappointment sales-wise and that the decision to keep the Note 5 out of Europe is now considered a mistake. So our information is that the Note 6 will launch in the UK in August and that there will be no S7 Edge+.”

When asked for comment, Samsung told us: “We can’t comment on these types of article, which are based on rumour and speculation.”

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Features – What’s new about the Galaxy Note 6?

There are plenty of upgrades rumoured for the Galaxy Note 6, although we don’t have any official details just yet.

First, it’s tipped to include a 6-inch 4K/UHD display, which seems ludicrous for a smartphone – but this is the Note, after all.

Then there’s talk of serious memory upgrades. Most notably, it’s suggested we’ll see 6GB of RAM, plus hyper-fast UFS 2.0 memory on a 256GB chip.

Excitingly, there's also a rumour that the Galaxy Note 6 will feature Google's new Android N as its launch software.

Further details are sure to leak over time, so bookmark this article and check back for regular updates on what to expect