Samsung’s Galaxy Note series is one of the most iconic smartphone lines of all time. Not only do they come with great specifications and features for power users, but this is also the area in which Samsung decides to innovate a bit more than usual.
The Galaxy Note 7
The Galaxy Note 7 is very clearly another complementary piece to sit above the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and for that reason it has a lot in common with those phones. The internal specs are nearly identical, and that means it has also inherited the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge's waterproofing and great cameras as well. With a dual-curved screen, the Note 7 also has the "Edge UX" software found on the Galaxy S7 edge.
But this is still a Note in the end, bringing with it some new features and a freshly refined design. More internal storage, an improved S Pen, a fresh look in the software and an oft-rumored iris scanner all arrive on the Note 7 to differentiate it as well.
Galaxy Note 7 features
Breaking down some of the individual pieces of the Note 7, there are a few things that stand out. This is the first waterproof Galaxy Note, it's the first phone ever with Gorilla Glass 5 and also the first Galaxy phone with a USB-C port.
- The Galaxy Note 7 is waterproof with an IP68 rating
- With the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung finally moves to USB-C
- The Galaxy Note 7's S Pen can't go in backwards
- Gorilla Glass 5 makes its debut on the Galaxy Note 7
- What you need to know about the Galaxy Note 7's iris scanner
- The Galaxy Note 7 can make GIFs out of just about anything
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specifications, software and features:
| Samsung Galaxy Note 7 | |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.7-inch Dual-edge Super AMOLED display 2560 x 1440 resolution 518ppi |
| Processor | Quad-core 64-bit (2.15GHz Dual + 1.6GHz Dual) Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8 |
| RAM | 4GB, LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 64GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 256GB |
| Cameras | Rear: Dual Pixel 12MP sensor with OIS, f/1.7 aperture Front: 5MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture |
| Battery | 3,500mAh Fast charging WPC and PMA wireless charging |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) MU-MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps Bluetooth v 4.2 LE ANT+ USB Type-C NFC Location (GPS, Glonass, Beidou) |
| Sensors | Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, HR Sensor, Iris Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor |
| Software | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Colors | Silver, Gold Platinum, Blue Coral, Black Onyx |
| Dimensions and weight | 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm 169g |
Galaxy Note 7 accessories
With the move to a USB-C in the Galaxy Note 7 it necessitated a refresh of Samsung's Gear VR headset, and so we have a new model to take a look at. And although the Gear 360 has already been announced, Samsung is finally willing to give it a final price and set of retailers where you can buy it.
- Samsung announces new Gear VR with interchangeable USB-C plug, refreshed design
- The Gear 360 is finally widely available starting Aug 19 for $349
| Gear VR for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 207.8(W) x 122.5(L) x 98.6(H)mm |
| Weight | 345g (312g without front cover) |
| Field of view | 101° |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Proximity |
| Colors | Blue Black |
| Compatibility | USB Type-C and Micro USB port connection to the Galaxy Note 7, S7, S7 Edge, Note 5, S6, S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ |
Galaxy Note 7 availability
The Galaxy Note 7 lands first in the United States, with an Aug. 3 pre-order date ahead of general availability on Aug. 19. In Europe, you'll have to wait until Aug. 16 to pre-order, with launch day coming on Sept. 2.
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