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Samsung Galaxy Note 7

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • The battery by itself probably worked just fine
  • A good
  • refreshed take on Android

Cons

  • electronics did not contribute to failures of either manufacturer's batteries
  • holding it up in front of your face feels a bit unnatural
  • fingers kept accidentally tapping the Back and Recent buttons

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.7 in
  • 1440, 2560 px
  • AMOLED
  • 518 ppi
  • 3500 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Pros

  • The battery by itself probably worked just fine
  • A good
  • refreshed take on Android
  • a gorgeous
  • symmetrical design that looks particularly stunning
  • This usually works well
  • Qualcomm-outfitted Note 7 is a pretty snappy device
  • fast and accurate
  • sexy wraparound glass
  • precise S Pen and brilliant screen
  • The standard cord still works fine

Cons

  • electronics did not contribute to failures of either manufacturer's batteries
  • holding it up in front of your face feels a bit unnatural
  • fingers kept accidentally tapping the Back and Recent buttons
  • like these are time-wasting and annoying
  • Does Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 waterproof
  • Does Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have Google Play Services
  • Best camera is a bit subjective
  • Does Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have fast charging
  • Samsung insist on ripping out the best features of stock android
  • Always On Display is not turned on by default on my T-Mobile model

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
518 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
GPU modelARM Mali-T880 MP12
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.5"
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.7 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height6.04 in
Width2.91 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight5.96 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity3500.0 mAh
Standby time312.0 h
Talk time26.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standard
  • PMA
  • QI
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Display
Screen size5.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 px
TechnologyAMOLED
Pixel density518.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 5.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Silver
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Hearth rate monitoryes
Thermometeryes
ANT+yes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - Q&A (5)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What was special about Galaxy Note 7?
    damien.barrows
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy Note 7 is an evolution of the Galaxy Note 5 that inherited hardware components and improvements from the Galaxy S7, including the restoration of expandable storage and IP68 water resistance, and new features such as a dual-sided curved display, support for high-dynamic-range (HDR) color, improvements to the ...
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can you still use Samsung Note 7?
    kasha_langworth
    over 1 year ago
    Eventually Samsung issued software updates that made it difficult or impossible to charge the phone. Still, people who love their Note 7 held on tight (hopefully not too tight) and are still using their phones today — albeit in a diminished state.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Galaxy Note 7 plus waterproof?
    pamala
    over 1 year ago
    The Note 7 can be submerged in water up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes. The "6" part of the rating is for resistance to dust, and 6 is a great rating — it means that when the phone comes in contact with fine particulates, whether wet or dry, it'll be able to survive just fine.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung Note 7 have removable battery?
    margery_dietrich
    over 1 year ago
    The Note 7 continued the trend of no removable battery, but it brought back expandable storage and further refined the Note formula to create for one damn impressive device. Unfortunately, excitement and praise for the Galaxy Note 7 were short-lived.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why did Note 7 fail?
    deloise
    over 1 year ago
    In August 2016, several Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones were reported to explode. The manufacturer called upon its engineers hurriedly to diagnose the source of the problem. The initial report pointed to a fault in batteries procured from one of the suppliers.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (12)

2.5
Based on 12 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Reviews, Pricing, Specs

Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: Biggest and best
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Android Central
Published: 16.08.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: Biggest and best

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 ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review (updated)
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Android Authority
Published: 12.10.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review (updated)

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!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Steer clear of the Galaxy Note 7
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CNET
Published: 09.12.2016
Steer clear of the Galaxy Note 7

We loved our first few weeks with the Galaxy Note 7, but its ongoing safety issues make it impossible to recommend.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.01.2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review
4.5

An excellent phone with a fatal flaw

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Preview
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PCMAG
Published: 02.08.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Preview

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been recalled and is no longer sold. No one should use this phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7
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WIRED
Published: 16.08.2016
Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 7
0.5

The Note 7 basically does everything well.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the best phone in the world - here's why | Stuff
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Published: 31.08.2021
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the best phone in the world - here's why | Stuff

Esat Dedezade thinks Sammy’s latest phablet will command and conquer

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 13.10.2016
Home review

A phone with a fatal flaw - the Note 7 could have been great, but it's now no more and we don't recommend you buy it

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 16.08.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sports a gorgeous design and amazing hardware features. It's one of the best phones you can buy.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Galaxy Note 7 Review: Avoid This Phone
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Tom's Guide
Published: 10.10.2016
Galaxy Note 7 Review: Avoid This Phone

Despite its handier S Pen, awesome camera and long battery life, a recall and multiple reports of replacement phones catching fire prevent us from recommending this phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: the king of the phablets returns
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the Guardian
Published: 25.08.2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: the king of the phablets returns

The best phablet going is now waterproof, with a brilliant curved screen, better stylus and cracking cameras, wrapped in a narrow, premium body

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