One M9 and Galaxy Note 4 - which to buy?

[Karl K]

I'm planning to buy a new phone, and I've narrowed it down to two: the ones above.
I do know each device's strengths and weaknesses, and if summarizing the characteristics..

M9: Nice design, nice software, nice speakers etc, but unremovable battery.
Note 4: Seems to be a beast on specs and has removable batteries, but lacks in design.

My usual phone pattern is listening to music or browsing, and playing games for 1~2hrs.
Now, the overheating actually isn't a problem for me, since I went through N1. And lack of specs isn't a problem too, 'cause I play games of 2013~4.
But the battery - that's my biggest concern from the M9. It "will" deteriorate, and HTC withdrew from my country, so I can't replace it. (+ No A/S)

So...what do you think?

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[MizWylie]

What sort of lacking in design on the Note 4 are you concerned about?

 

[Karl K]

Simple plastic back and speaker location. It personally seems to hold less originality.

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[MizWylie]

You could always go with the Note Edge if your carrier still sells them. Best phone I've ever owned!

 

[Karl K]

Hmm, the Edge...I thought that the additional screen on the side is unneeded for me.
What are its uses?

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[MizWylie]

It's way more functional than the edge on the S6 and S6+. I use it for quick switching between apps, notifications and keeping my home screen empty and uncluttered. I absolutely love the Edge screen. I added a couple screen shots of my most used edge panels. You can add more edge panels, also screen capped, and download apps that are specific to the edge panel, such as a camera app etc. I love the night clock as well. I didn't think the edge panel was going to be that great but I lean very heavily on it. I barely launch my app folders.

 

[MizWylie]

Also, when you go active in an app the edge panel slides off and goes full screen.

 

[Karl K]

That's handy, thanks for the info.
Does it work outside Touchwiz? I use Nova launcher.

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[MizWylie]

I'm on KitKat 4.4.4, but here's a YouTube video of Nova Launcher on a Note Edge with Lollipop:

https://youtu.be/dHPWp6WJ_UY

 

[htsee]

HTC M9 cons:
There is no way to turn off auto-correct when typing. Seriously.