Samsung has just unveiled its newest smartphone, Galaxy Note7, which is now the current flagship handset of the South Korean giant. How does it differ from its Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge sibling? Here’s a quick comparison.
| Samsung Galaxy Note7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 5.7-inch Curved Super AMOLED Quad-HD display, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi | 5.1-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display @ 2560 x 1440 pixels, 577ppi | 5.5-inch Curved Super AMOLED Quad HD display @ 2560 x 1440 pixels, 534ppi |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| 2.3 GHz Quad-Core + 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Exynos 8890 Octa CPU | 2.3 GHz Quad-Core + 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Exynos 8890 Octa | 2.3 GHz Quad-Core + 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Exynos 8890 Octa |
| Mali-T880 GPU | Mali-T880 GPU | Mali-T880 GPU |
| 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| 64GB internal storage | 32GB / 64GB internal storage | 32GB / 64GB internal storage |
| 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera dual-tone, dual LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, HDR Video | 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera dual-tone, dual LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, HDR Video | 12MP Dual Pixel rear camera dual-tone, dual LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, HDR Video |
| Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB (uses SIM 2 slot) | Expandable via microSD, up to 256GB (uses SIM 2 slot) |
| 5 megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture | 5 megapixel front-facing camera with F/1.7 aperture | 5 megapixel front-facing camera with F/1.7 aperture |
| Dual SIM, dual LTE hybrid (2nd SIM tray is for microSD) | Dual SIM, dual LTE hybrid (2nd SIM tray is for microSD) | Dual SIM, dual LTE hybrid (2nd SIM tray is for microSD) |
| WiFi 802.11ac | WiFi 802.11ac | WiFi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner |
| Heart-Rate Sensor | Heart-Rate Sensor | Heart-Rate Sensor |
| NFC | NFC | NFC |
| Fast Wireless Charging | Fast Wireless Charging | Fast Wireless Charging |
| Iris Scanner | - | - |
| USB Type-C | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| IP68 rating | IP68 rating | IP68 rating |
| 3,500mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery | 3,000mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery | 3,600mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery |
| Android 6.0 Marshmallow with TouchWiz | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with TouchWiz | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with TouchWiz |
Summary of Advantages
Samsung Galaxy Note7:
- Bigger display
- Gorilla Glass 5
- S Pen stylus input
- Iris scanner
- Larger battery (vs S7)
- USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge:
- Crisper display
In terms of power, what’s ticking inside the devices are both Exynos 8890 Octa which is currently the most powerful chipset from Samsung themselves. The Note7 also borrows the camera sensors of the S7s. So, what’s different about the Note7?
Mainly, it’s the S Pen, the trademark of the Note series. If you’re into note taking, the S Pen will be your digital best friend. Samsung also now uses your eyes to secure your device through a built-in iris scanner. And lastly, the Note7 is now the first Samsung handset to sport a USB Type-C port and not only that but also the Gorilla Glass 5 that’s stronger and better than previous versions.
If you own a Galaxy S7 or even an S7 Edge, upgrading to a Note7 is more of a luxury since the three devices are somehow similar with varying features for different people.
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