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Video Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge

Written By Daniel Morial
Published • August 2nd, 2016
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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.

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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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This article was contributed by Daniel Morial, a film school graduate and technology enthusiast. He's the geeky encyclopedia and salesman among his friends for anything tech.