Samsung Note 10+ PROTOTYPE "Project R6" keyless phone
Hey everyone,
you might recognize me from a previous post about my pressure sensitive Note10+ (Project R6). Well, I somehow managed to find a second one, this time in better condition!
For those who didn't see my last post:
This is an extremely special internal Samsung prototype, developed around late 2018 to mid 2019, being cancelled only months before release. This phone was supposed to feature no physical buttons, instead having pressure sensitive zones in place of the volume controls and bixby button. All you need to do is apply pressure to them, and you'll feel a vibration when it activates. This technology works surprisingly well and reliably when you *want* to activate them, but it has the unfortunate side effect of also activating when youre not paying attention (like holding the phone casually in your hand, or slipping it into your pocket).
While the leaks and "goal" was to create a fully buttonless phone, Samsung likely never reached that stage in production, as this is the latest revision featuring the pressure technology. And as you can see in the pictures, it isnt entirely buttonless as theres still a physical power button on the top side of the phone (fully functional).
Also, this phone features an Exynos 9820 chip with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which was never an option as the Note10+ came with 256GB minimum. SD card slot is remove with only your fingernail, likely for easier testing.
For anyone who wants a demonstration of the buttons, I have a YouTube Short uploaded, yes it is the other one I own but they work identically.
Here are some more sources for whoever wants to know a bit more about the leaks and rumors in 2019, I really do recommend checking them out!
https://www.techspot.com/news/79380-samsung-reportedly-removing-all-physical-buttons-note-10.html
If you have any further questions or if you want to see more pictures, apps, screenshots, teardowns etc. please write a comment or DM me! Im always happy to send pictures or give information :)