Dissecting the GALAXY Note – Take a look inside

Smartphone? Tablet? The Samsung GALAXY Note is taking the world by storm and we thought we should take one apart (to see what’s inside), so you don’t have to.

1. S Pen
What would the GALAXY Note be without the S Pen? Still a pretty awesome phone, but that’s not the point.

The S-Pen uses electromagnetic induction technology and has pressure sensitivity equal to a regular pen.  Your input on the screen varies with the amount of pressure you put, making it a seamless re-creation of writing with an actual pen.

2. OCTA (On-Cell TSP AMOLED)
The 5.29 HD Super-AMOLED display (1280×800) is combined with the Touchscreen panel (TSP).

3. Digitizer
The digitizer interacts with the S-Pen to sense the pen-tip’s location and the amount of pressure.  By establishing an electromagnetic field, it blocks the noise and magnetism through the shield plate.

4. Bracket
The bracket is like the Note’s backbone, holding together all the custom parts to maximize space efficiency.


5. Main PCB
With over 1000 different parts included in the mainboard, it fully utilizes Samsung’s integration technology.

5-1 (Front)
Acceleration Sensor
Detects the tilting motion of the Note, whether you’re turning it sideways for a widescreen view or turning it to play games.
Gyro Sensor
Detects the up, down and sideways motion of the phone.
Proximity Sensor
Detects when a detectable object comes close to the phone.  Prevents unwanted input during calls or other situations.
Light Sensor
Detects the brightness, used to adjust the screen brightness accordingly.
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
With BT 3.0 + HS support, allows for fast transmission between mobile devices.
NFC
Can used for close-distance communication, allowing users to use the phone like a credit card or transportation card.
WACOM IC
Used to actualize the S Pen’s movement and use.
MISC
Front Facing Camera, DMB, GPS

5-2 (Back)
Internal Memory
16/3GB of memory for storing lots of data including videos, music, etc.
LTE Modem Chip
The latest in communication technology, widely known as 4G.

1.5GHz Dual Core AP Chip
Twice the processing power with a dual core chip.
MISC
Back facing camera (with flash).

6. Rear case
The area that stores a variety of antennae and wires.

7. Battery Cover
The battery cover also stores the NFC antenna.