Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Cases Surface, Cast Doubts On Previous Leaks

One of the most anticipated smartphones expected to be officially announced at IFA in Berlin is, of course, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. As you know, one of the main reasons why there’s been so much hype surrounding the device is the idea that it will employ a new design language.
Most of you should be familiar with the couple of pictures leaked several weeks ago, which were allegedly depicting Galaxy Note 4′s design, back-to-front. The smartphone boasted premium materials and the build quality looked promising. It also sported a metal frame that linked it to the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, so the leaked device appeared to be the real deal.
However, an accessory retailer in China recently started selling silicon cases (UPDATE: and other types) for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (yes, ahead of the smartphone’s release), and oddly enough, their design doesn’t seem to match the one flaunted by the previously leaked photos of the Note 4.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Cases Surface, Cast Doubts On Previous Leaks

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Cases Surface

Alright folks, so this is pretty straight forward. The previously leaked Galaxy Note 4 sports a main camera on the back panel complemented by an LED flash and a heart rate monitor, both of which are fitted to the left-hand-side of the device. And just like the previous model, the alleged Note 4 also lacks a rear-facing speaker.

Previously leaked image allegedly depicting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4′s back panel

However, by the looks of it these protective bumpers for the alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 4 come with different cutouts that would apparently cover the flash and the heart rate sensor, so they make very little sense. In addition, the bumper has a small cutout where a rear speaker is probably going to be fitted, so in the end, these alleged Note 4 cases raise a few question marks in regards to the phablet’s final design.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will be officially announced at IFA in September, so thankfully all of these questions will be answered pretty soon. Until then however, what’s your take on the matter? Do you think these bumpers reflect the smartphone’s real design, or do you have more faith in the previously leaked pictures?
Feel free to share your thoughts int the comments section, below.
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