Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review, Release Date and Pre-orders: Is it a Worthwhile Big-Screened Android Phablet? [DETAILS]
Samsung's Phablet Flagship Galaxy Note 7 is Huge
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is due to be released on Friday, Aug. 19 in the US and now that the release date is drawing near, the company has unveiled information about the phablet.
The Galaxy Note 7 is part of Samsung's upcoming flagship line which includes the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge. The Note 7 is considered to be the biggest at 5.7 inches and the most expensive at a starting price of $850. The Galaxy S7 is the smallest out of the three at 5.1 inches and with its price starting at $650. The Galaxy S7 Edge is in the middle with a screen size of 5.5 inches and a starting price of $750.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Specs
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Right off the bat, the Galaxy Note 7's most notable features are its size, design and the inclusion of the improved S-Pen. Furthermore, the Galaxy Note 7 is said to be water-resistant and capable of more storage than its predecessors and cousins. It has a 64GB internal memory along with the option for users to insert an SD card for more storage. This is where iPhone owners struggle because they don't really have the option of adding more storage beyond what their phone is capable of.
The Galaxy Note 7's unlocking features include the fingerprint scanner and the talk-of-the-town iris scanner. Time notes that the iris scanner actually works well even when the user has contact lens. It is unclear if it works for fashion lenses or colored contacts for that matter.
The Galaxy Note 7's huge screen is ideal for users who like a bigger display. This makes watching and streaming videos ideal because of its 2560x1440 AMOLED screen. With the S-Pen, scribblers might find it appealing to use the Galaxy Note 7 as well.
It is also worth noting that the Galaxy Note 7 has a larger battery and thus, it has a longer battery life compared to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. It also supports wireless fast-charging. Wall Street Journal points out that the Note 7 also has a USB Type-C port which makes it very compatible with the revamped Samsung Gear VR.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Pre-orders
Some of those who have pre-ordered their Galaxy Note 7 may be able to get the phone on their hands a few days earlier than its official release date, BGR reported. Both carriers, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile, had begun shipping the phablets since Monday. Those who pre-ordered had the option to choose between a 256GB microSD or Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker as a freebie.
