Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Last updated: Jun 20th, 2012.

Announced at IFA 2012, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 follows its predecessor with a focus on creativity. The device improves the experience by adding more S-Pen functionality and new-generation specs, not to mention the slightly larger 5.5-inch display. 

Other specs include Android 4.1, NFC, a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of internl storage. As you can see, this is definitely a high-end device, so it should please the most demanding consumers. 

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Specifications launch

Released: 2012/09/27  
Display: Super AMOLED HD  
Size: 5.5-inch  
Resolution: 1280x720  
Camera: 8 MP / 1.9 MP  
Auto-focus: Yes  
Flash: LED  
Video: 1080p  
Battery: Li-Ion 3,100 mAh  
Operating System: Android 4.1.2  
Internal Memory: 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB  
External Memory: microSD (Up to 64 GB)  
RAM: 2 GB  
Processor: 1.6 GHz Exynos Quad Core  
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