Samsung's Galaxy Note 6, according to leakster Evan Blass, will be released in the United States on the week of August 15.
The information contradicts previous reports that the Galaxy Note 6 will be launched in July. While this timeframe could still hold true for certain markets, it seems Samsung fans in the United States will have to wait a month longer before getting their hands on the device.
Blass tweeted the claim under his @evleaks account, with his words suggesting that the actual release date could be adjusted forward a few days from August 15.
What else do we know about the highly anticipated flagship smartphone from Samsung?
High-End Specifications
A leak posted on Chinese website Weibo claimed that the Galaxy Note 6 will have a 5.8-inch QHD display with 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution, and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 823 processor, the Adreno 530 GPU, and 6 GB of RAM.
The Snapdragon 823 is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 820, which is currently found in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, so users can expect more processing power from the Galaxy Note 6 compared to the current flagship smartphones.
Other rumored specifications for the Galaxy Note 6 is that it will have up to 256 GB of internal storage and a 4,200 mAh battery, along with infrared focus support and IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.
USB Type-C
The Galaxy Note 6 will reportedly be the first Samsung smartphone to feature USB Type-C connectivity. The LG G5 and HTC 10, the latest flagship smartphones from two Samsung rivals, both offer USB Type-C connectivity, and Samsung could be the latest manufacturer to implement the new standard.
Retina Scanner
It has also been rumored that the Galaxy Note 6 will be featuring an upgrade to the fingerprint scanner technology that has been featured in the latest wave of flagship smartphones. The device is said to be packing a retina scanner, which is a camera that will scan the eyes of the person holding the Galaxy Note 6 and unlock it if the person is the owner.
Android N
The timing of the Galaxy Note 6's release will coincide with Google's planned release of the next version of its mobile operating system. Known for now simply as Android N, the upcoming OS is said to come pre-installed in the Galaxy Note 6.
Samsung has not confirmed any of the information that has been released about the Galaxy Note 6, but if all these are true, the smartphone will be a tough one to beat in the highly competitive smartphone industry.
