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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Does a 6-inch smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery and metal build for $300 offer good bang for your buck? Find out in this, our Blu Energy XL review!Read more
The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
This Miami-based phone maker launched an inexpensive flagship designed to grab your attention.Read more
Does BLU's best smartphone offering to date make for a compelling choice? We find out, in this comprehensive BLU Pure XL review!Read more
The Blu Pure XL is an affordable unlocked phablet with a premium build and powerful hardware, making it a compelling alternative to major flagships.Read more
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12 editorial reviews
Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
Samsung took a calculated risk by aligning the Galaxy Note 7 with the Galaxy S series, further distancing it from Notes of the past. But that isn't an issue — the Galaxy Note 7 is the ...Read more
With the best features of the Galaxy S and Note line, the latest Note has a lot to offer but is it worth its price? Here's our Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review!Read more
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Hardware

Operating systemAndroid 5.1Android 5.1Android 6.0
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz2.0 GHz2.3 GHz
CPU cores8-core8-core8-core
CPU modelMediaTek MT6753MediaTek Helio X MT6795Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
GPU modelARM Mali-T720 MP4 GPPowerVR G6200ARM Mali-T880 MP12
RAM memory3 GB3 GB4 GB

Display

Screen size6.0 in6.0 in5.7 in
Number of colors16.7M16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLEDOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px1440 x 2560 px
TechnologySuper AMOLEDAMOLEDAMOLED
Pixel density367.0 ppi490.0 ppi518.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0Corning Gorilla Glass 3.0Corning Gorilla Glass 5.0
Multi touchyesyesyes
Touchscreen
N/A
N/A
yes
Dual screen support
N/A
N/A
no
Scratch resistant display
N/A
N/A
yes
HDR
N/A
N/A
yes

Rear camera

Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx24.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f2.0 f1.7 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
Autofocusyesyesyes
Burst Modeyesyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
N/A
Face detectionyesyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyesyes
Gesture Shotyesyesyes
HDR Captureyesyesyes
LED Flashyes
N/A
yes
Panoramayesyesyes
Smile detectionyesyesyes
Touch focusyesyesyes
Digital Image Stabilization
N/A
yes
N/A
Optical image stabilization
N/A
yesyes
Primary sensor size
N/A
N/A
1/2.5"
Video recording
N/A
N/A
yes
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution
N/A
N/A
30.0 fps
Slow-Mo
N/A
N/A
yes

Front camera

Primary resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

Internal storage64 GB64 GB64 GB
Memory card readeryesyesyes
Maximum card storage64GB64GB256GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSDmicroSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

MaterialMetalMetal
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Colour of product
N/A
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Silver
Water resistant
N/A
N/A
yes
Shock resistant
N/A
N/A
no
Dust resistant
N/A
N/A
yes

Dimensions

Height6.33 in6.46 in6.04 in
Width3.2 in3.24 in2.91 in
Depth0.33 in0.37 in0.31 in
Weight7.34 oz7.3 oz5.96 oz

Sensors

Accelerometeryesyesyes
Proximityyesyesyes
Digital compassyesyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyesyes
Fingerprintyesyesyes
Gyroscope
N/A
yesyes
Barometer
N/A
N/A
yes
Hearth rate monitor
N/A
N/A
yes
Thermometer
N/A
N/A
yes
ANT+
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Dual sim supportyesyesno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIMMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth version4.04.04.2
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-CMicro-USB
N/A
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyesyes
DLNA certified
N/A
N/A
no
Bluetooth profile
N/A
N/A
A2DP
Bluetooth codec
N/A
N/A
SBC
NFC
N/A
N/A
yes
Charging connection
N/A
N/A
USB
USB version
N/A
N/A
3.0/3.1
Video output
N/A
N/A
No

Cellular

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyesyes
Data transmissionHSDPAHSPA+HSPA+
Navigation systemGPSGPSGLONASS
2G GSMyesyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 700 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyesyes
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
3G UMTS
N/A
N/A
yes
Streaming standards
N/A
N/A
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink

Battery

Battery typeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery capacity5000.0 mAh3500.0 mAh3500.0 mAh
Standby time720.0 h725.0 h312.0 h
Talk time70.0 h24.0 h26.0 h
Replaceable battery
N/A
N/A
no
Fast charging
N/A
N/A
yes
Wireless charging
N/A
N/A
yes
Wireless charging standard
N/A
N/A
  • PMA
  • QI

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