Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Passes Through FCC: Release Date Step Closer For US Consumers

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 is nearing its release date in the US, as the device has been spotted passing through the FCC, according to Gotta Be Mobile.

The certification for the device, which is called SM-N910A, signals that it is getting a little closer to its official availability, even though the date has not been announced. As the website notes, SM-N910A is the AT&T version of the device — but that doesn't mean it will be first to hit consumers' pockets.

Although Samsung did not offer up the full specs details for the Note 4 Wednesday during its unveiling, the phablet certainly looks like it's going to be a legitimate competitor the rumored 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The Note 4 features a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with Quad HD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution (518 ppi), next-generation S Pen, runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and packs a 16-megapixel main camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), eight-times digital zoom and what Samsung says is its own version of HDR image compositing. The device also packs a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera and a F1.9 aperture for improved shooting in low-light conditions.

The device comes with a 3,220mAh battery aided by a "Rapid Charging" feature that can jack up the battery 50 percent in 30 minutes and the same "Ultra Power Saving" mode offered in the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S. A microSD card slot offers for an additional 64GB of storage.

Samsung also announced that it will be available with a 2.7GHz quad-core CPU, although they did not specify, and dual quad-core CPUs. Design-wise, Samsung has equipped the Note 4 with a metal frame and faux-leather back.

The device can also be paired with the virtual reality headset, the Gear VR.

No pricing details for the device were announced, but it will release on all four major US carriers this October.