Packaging and delivery of Note 7
The box confirms the top status of the hero of our review, because it looks very solid. It is made of hard black cardboard. As usual, there is the model name at the top, and the key characteristics of the model are placed at the bottom. Since this is a flagship, it comes with a rich set of accessories. Here, perhaps, there is everything that a modern user needs:- USB cable;
- headset;
- network adapter;
- a paperclip for opening the nanoSIM + microSD compartment;
- adapter for microUSB port;
- OTG adapter;
- paper.
Appearance, ergonomics and display of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The new phablet retains the basic features of its predecessor in its appearance, making it recognizable as a representative of the Note line. The design of the smartphone combines elements taken from models and . In the previous model, only the back panel was rounded, but in the new product, both the front and back surfaces are equally rounded. Due to this, an impression of completeness is created; the appearance of the “seven” is pleasant and harmonious. Although the screen is rounded at the edges, it is not too much. Everything has been done just enough so as not to affect the convenience of handwriting input, since the usable area for the S Pen with excessive screen curvature will be smaller, and this is completely useless.
Despite the dimensions of the device, it is very convenient to use; it fits perfectly in the hand, since the body is noticeably narrowed. Like the latest flagships from the Korean vendor, the Galaxy Note 7 is made using glass and metal. The back is quite slippery, you can accidentally drop your smartphone if you are not careful. However, the case completely corrects the situation. A freshly baked device can benefit from protection from dust and moisture thanks to the IP68 standard. It can withstand depths of up to 1.5 meters, but only for half an hour.
All elements are in their usual places, the finger finds them easily. Thus, the lock button has found its place on the right edge, while the volume control is placed on the left edge. In front, under the display, there is a physical key with a fingerprint reader embedded in it and touch navigation buttons on the sides, everything is familiar. Above the screen we see a front-facing peephole, a notification indicator, an iris scanner, the necessary sensors and a speech speaker. At the bottom end there is a call speaker, a connector (USB v3.1), a microphone, a 3.5 mm headphone input and a niche for the S Pen. On the top edge there is a second microphone and a hybrid tray for microSD and SIM cards or two SIM cards. Device dimensions - 153.5 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm. Weight does not exceed 169 grams. There are five types of colors available - blue, gold, silver and black.
The phablet has acquired the best display to date with a size of 5.7 inches, which, by the way, occupies 78 percent of the front panel. It is hidden under durable glass Gorilla Glass 5, based on the proprietary SuperAMOLED matrix, the resolution is limited to 2560 × 1440 pixels (Quad HD). There is no question of any visible pixels, because their density per inch is 518 ppi. The brightness, viewing angles and color are simply amazing. Color temperature you can customize it for yourself. Although the screen is practically frameless, random clicks No. As in smartphones of the family, there is an Always-on-Display mode, so the watch and miscellaneous information are displayed constantly. Many will be pleased with the presence of the “Blue Filter” option; using it, you can make color scheme the display is warmer. As for the updated S Pen, its tip has become twice as thin for more comfortable drawing. Also, the stylus now recognizes 4096 degrees of pressure.
Technical features and autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The “heart” of the device is the Exynos 8890 Octa processor. This 14nm chipset has the highest performance. It includes four cores at 1.6 GHz and four at 2.3 GHz. The Mali-T880 MP12 graphics module is installed. The LPDDR4 RAM has a capacity of 4 GB, and the built-in UFS 2.0 flash drive has a capacity of 64 GB. The size of the memory card is unlimited. This incredible performance will be enough for the next few years. In AnTuTu, the device has a corresponding result - about 145 thousand points. The device is equipped with a wide range of different sensors. For the first time, Samsung smartphones use an iris sensor, which replaces the fingerprint sensor. The user can choose between these two unlocking methods. In addition, on board the Galaxy Note 7 there is a gyroscope, barometer, Hall sensor, heart rate meter and compass. Of course, 4G LTE frequencies and navigation using GPS and GLONASS systems are supported. It's worth noting that unlocking with your eyes takes less than a second, even if you're wearing glasses, just look at the screen. A very convenient thing.
The battery in the device is non-removable, its capacity is 3500 mAh, which is 500 mAh more than last year’s model. The battery life is good, as for a smartphone with top-end hardware. The battery allows you to operate the device for up to two days in active mode. For example, at maximum brightness the video plays for about 20 hours. An energy saving function is provided. Available wireless charger. Not without a regime fast charging, half the battery capacity is gained in 20 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 interface and cameras
This is the company's first product to feature the Grace UX shell. Everything here is noticeably simpler and easier than. Later, other flagships of the manufacturer will be updated to this firmware. Various new features have appeared. The design resembles one about to be released. Apparently the Koreans redrawn the interface for the future “OS”, because in the future the Galaxy Note 7 will switch from today’s to the seventh version of the “green robot”.
In terms of photo capabilities, the new product is almost identical. The quality of the images is just as remarkable both at night and during the day. However, the cameras have still undergone some improvements. In particular, the changes affected the frame processing algorithm. Image stabilization has been improved and is now clearer when shaking. The main module is equipped with a 12 megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture. There is phase detection autofocus, optical stabilization and a bright LED flash. It is possible to shoot videos in 4K format. The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and its aperture is f/1.7.
Conclusion
The Koreans managed to create a very attractive device, which, of course, surpasses its predecessor. Although the changes are not so pronounced. The model turned out to be spectacular in appearance, very powerful and functional. I liked the presence of an iris scanner, which makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 even more attractive. Of course, it has every chance of becoming very popular all over the world. The model will appear in Russia somewhere in mid-September. The price of Note 7 will be about 65 thousand rubles.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 73.9 mm (millimeters) 7.39 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.91 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 153.5 mm (millimeters) 15.35 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft (feet) 6.04 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.9 mm (millimeters) 0.79 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 169 g (grams) 0.37 lbs 5.96 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 89.61 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.44 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black Blue Silver Golden |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Metal Glass |
| Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified. | IP68 |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz (SM-N930S) TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz (SM-N930S) |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B28) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 2.3 GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 12 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 650 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 4 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means more high speeds data transmission. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 1794 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.7 in (inches) 144.78 mm (millimeters) 14.48 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.79 in (inches) 70.98 mm (millimeters) 7.1 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.97 in (inches) 126.19 mm (millimeters) 12.62 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 515 ppi (pixels per inch) 202 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 79.21% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Dual Edge display Always-On Display VR headset support |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX260 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Diaphragm | f/1.7 |
| Focal length | 4.2 mm (millimeters) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
| Available also with Samsung S5K2L1 (ISOCELL) Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Smart OIS 1080p @ 60 fps 720p@120fps |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Samsung S5K4E6 |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution. | 3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches) |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size may have a negative impact on image quality when high levels photosensitivity (ISO). | 1.389 µm (micrometers) 0.001389 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device. | 9.61 |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/1.7 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 2.1 mm (millimeters) 20.19 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Auto HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.2 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 3500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| Adapter output power Power Information electric current(measured in amperes) and electrical voltage(measured in volts) supplied Charger (output power). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 9 V (volts) / 1.67 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Wireless charger Fast charging Fixed |
| Qi/PMA wireless charging |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.249 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 1.28 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.55 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.67 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
With the onset of August, many fans of Samsung products waited for the good news: the official announcement Samsung Galaxy Note7, a phablet that continues the well-known series of gadgets focused on working with the S Pen stylus. Of course, a user who knows about the latest generation Samsung Galaxy S7 will not notice any catch. But experienced users will be surprised why the next new product in the series did not receive the number 6. Everything is explained simply: the release of the flagship is automatically associated with the new Note, and since the developers were late with the sixth model, they decided to call the new product a seven. Be that as it may, the phablet is interesting, and received a lot interesting tricks, characteristic of all high-profile new products from Samsung.
Design
In terms of ergonomics, this phablet resembles not so much the previous Samsung Galaxy Note5 as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. All thanks to the double-edged design variation, where the functional part of the display is rounded on the sides towards the frame. It is difficult to judge whether it is convenient or not, but it looks unusual and attracts the attention of others. Another one nice feature: thickness 7.9 millimeters. Yes, the smartphone doesn’t even closely resemble any budget smartphone, but the thin body still adds elegance. But we should not forget that the overall dimensions of the device are impressive: after all, it is a 5.7-inch solution. The display, as always, is made using super-AMOLED technology and has a resolution of 1440x2560. B-brands from the Middle Kingdom rarely indulge in such characteristics. And no matter how the same brands strive to reduce the frames, they are completely absent here. Back cover– non-removable and, like the screen, it is bent towards the side frame.
Another feature characteristic of modern Samsung flagships is dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard. Samsung Galaxy Note7 also adopted this feature, so the device is not afraid of water. Finally, a few words about the pen: it is also being improved. Now the pen is more accurate and recognizes as many as 4096 degrees of pressure. Now they can draw even thinner lines.
Iron power
The key feature of Samsung flagships is their own chipsets, which provide good performance indicators. In this case, the manufacturer used Exynos 8890 Octa with four 2.3 GHz and four 1.6 GHz cores. RAM is 4 gigabytes, permanent memory is 64. The camera is also not inferior: despite 12 megapixels, the aperture is f/1.7, so the pictures should turn out good even in low light conditions.
One of the interesting changes is the creation of a protected folder into which you can transfer content that is not subject to public viewing; for this purpose, the functionality of the KNOX system has been expanded. One of interesting features- the ability to install any duplicate application, for example, a second VKontakte or Telegram, into such a protected folder. The use of such technology is quite simple to come up with, and it will certainly find its fans.
Fires
The number of explosive jokes about the Note 7 has bothered even meme lovers, and this requires a lot of effort. Almost all YouTubers joked about how hot the Note 7 is. And this is certainly not to Samsung's advantage. Of course, there were cases of phone fires before, but in Note 7 they became widespread, albeit not large.What is known now?
- There is a small batch of devices, up to 5000 pieces, that have a battery defect.
- Batch of devices and their serial numbers known, but Samsung is recalling all devices worldwide.
This is the first time such a major situation has occurred with smartphones; Samsung's PR service initially reported that sales had been stopped due to the incredible number of pre-orders. A day later, another release came out: sales stopped due to problems with the battery and fire cases.
But is what is happening now so critical?
Fire incidents occur only in the United States and South Korea and do not affect the rest of the world.
There have been problems with smartphones before: smartphones did not connect to the network and were easily bent.
Smartphones do not explode, but rather get very hot and begin to smoke, this can be seen in videos from surveillance cameras of cases, of course, in some cases this can lead to a fire.
History, like any news story, will soon be forgotten. The main thing now is not to repeat the mistakes and not allow anything bad to happen. Of course, the reputation is damaged, there is a loss in the value of the shares and money will have to be spent on returns and overproduction, but do not forget that Samsung is a giant corporation that can afford to produce smartphones that light up at least every six months.
Samsung caused the main headache for themselves - for some reason they decided to recall all smartphones. Although the problem occurs with 0.3% of devices. They did not immediately admit the problem and tried to twist the situation into their own hands. They have been releasing firmware for a long time with a limit on the charging percentage. Knowing a specific batch, they do not update the firmware and do not remotely turn off devices that could be harmful to health.
This is probably a problem for a large corporation - the management vertical simply does not allow for a quick response to such situations. Let's hope that the incident will force management to think about solving such rapidly emerging problems. Otherwise, the company is doing well and they know how to make smartphones.
Samsung is another company with many flagships, which are again divided into spring and autumn. Why miss the opportunity to make a big statement about your smartphones twice in a year? So they don’t miss out: Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge received their share of applause, attention and consumer interest, now it’s time for a “big flagship” - Note 7, with characteristics very close to the S7, but larger in size, equipped with a modified stylus software and - this year - a curved display.
Last year we already saw something similar, only without a curved display, under the name Note 5 - as you can see, Samsung is still unifying the lineup. Now it’s more difficult to get confused: all new devices come under the same index. And they are very close in appearance - having received a curved display, Note 7 became very similar to the S7 edge, only enlarged, with a stylus and USB Type-C, - and the thickness of the body remained unchanged.
I should be happy about the last fact, but I’m writing this review after the well-known events with smartphones exploding while charging and one of the largest recalls of devices in history - and it’s simply impossible to ignore this issue. However, we will talk about this below, as well as about everything else.
⇡ Specifications
| Samsung GALAXY Note 7 | Samsung GALAXY Note 5 | Samsung GALAXY S7 | Google Nexus 6P | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 515.3 ppi, capacitive multi-touch, Always-On display, curved | 5.7 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 515.3 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.1 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 575.9 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.7 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 515 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.5 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 401 ppi, 3D Touch, Taptic Engine, capacitive multi-touch |
| Stylus | Yes, S Pen | Yes, S Pen | No | No | No |
| Protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified) on both sides | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Yes, manufacturer not specified |
| CPU | Exynos 8890 Octa (four Moongoose cores, 2.6 GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 1.6 GHz) | Samsung Exynos 7420 (four ARM Cortex-A57 cores, 2.1 GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 1.5 GHz) | Exynos 8890 Octa (four Moongoose cores, 2.3 GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 1.6 GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, 1.55 GHz + two ARM Cortex-A57 cores, 2 GHz) | Apple A9 (two Apple Twister cores, 1.8 GHz, integrated Apple M9 coprocessor) |
| Graphic controller | Mali-T880 MP12 | Mali-T760 MP8 | Mali-T880 MP12 | Adreno 430 | No data |
| Operational memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Flash memory | 64 GB | 32/64 GB | 32/64 GB | 32/64/128 GB | 16/64/128 GB |
| Memory card support | There is, in the Duos version, a combined slot for a memory card and SIM card | No | There is, in the S7 Duos version, a combined slot for a memory card and SIM card | No | No |
| Connectors | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | USB-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack | Lightning, 3.5 mm mini-jack |
| SIM cards | One nanoSIM/two nanoSIM | One nanoSIM | One nanoSIM/two nanoSIM | One nanoSIM | One nanoSIM |
| Cellular connection 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | |
| Cellular 3G | HSPA 850 / 900 /1900 / 2100 MHz | HSPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HDSPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| Cellular 4G | FDD LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300/50 Mbit/s): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20 | LTE Cat support. 12 (up to 600/50 Mbit/s): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20 | LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300 Mbit/s): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 19, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE Cat. 6 (up to 150 Mbit/s), bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 | |
| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat | No |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors | Illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, heart rate | Illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, heart rate | Illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), pedometer | ||
| Illumination, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer | |||||
| Fingerprint's scanner | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat | Eat |
| Main camera | 16 MP, ƒ/1.9, autofocus, led flash, optical stabilization, 4K video recording | 12 MP, ƒ/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, optical stabilization, 4K video recording | 12.3 MP, ƒ/2.0, laser autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording | 12 MP, ƒ/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, optical stabilization, 4K video recording | |
| Front-camera | 5 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP, fixed focus | 8 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP, fixed focus |
| Nutrition | Non-removable 13.3 Wh battery (3500 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable battery 12.23 Wh (3220 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable 11.4 Wh battery (3000 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable 13.11 Wh battery (3450 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable 10.45 Wh battery (2750 mAh, 3.82 V) |
| Size | 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm | 154 × 79 × 7.5 mm | 142.4 × 69.6 × 7.9 mm | 159.3 × 77.8 × 7.3 mm | 158.2 × 77.9 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 169 grams | 176 grams | 152 grams | 178 grams | 192 grams |
| Housing protection | IP68 |
No | IP68 Up to half an hour at a depth of 1.5 m |
No | Unknown |
| operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, own Grace UX shell | Android 5.1 Lolliipop, Samsung's own TouchWiz shell | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Samsung's own TouchWiz shell | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | iOS 9 |
| Current price | 64,990 rubles | 35,000-43,000 rubles depending on memory size | From 49,990 rubles | 39,990-49,990 rubles depending on memory size | 57,990, 66,990 and 74,990 rubles depending on memory size |
⇡ Appearance and ergonomics
Back in the Galaxy S6, Samsung found its own smartphone design recipe - and has been following it without deviation for a year and a half. I must admit, the recipe is really good: take a thin body, cover it with tempered glass on both sides, and put metal around the perimeter; Place an oval button with a fingerprint scanner at the bottom of the front panel; if necessary, bend the edges of the body. In Note 7, this scheme is brought to perfection - the edges of the glass are curved both on the front side and on the back, which makes the smartphone not only visually symmetrical, but also, excuse the cliche, fits perfectly in the hand.
The latter is really impressive - when operating a 5.7-inch gadget you do not experience any serious discomfort, the sensations are quite comparable to those you had when working with the S7, and much more pleasant than when working with the edge. Except, of course, that you have to work with both hands - you can, of course, activate a special “one-handed” mode, with picture in picture - but this, to be honest, is not very convenient. The Note 7 is also difficult to fit into a pocket. Of course, there are different pockets, but I tried several - from all of them the smartphone stuck out at least slightly. However, all this is an inevitable feature of all large smartphones, which are also called by the terrible word “phablet”.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7, front panel. Above the screen: earpiece, front camera, light and proximity sensors, infrared iris recognition camera, and status indicator. Below the screen: the “Home” button with a fingerprint scanner and touch keys for “Back” and calling up a list of open applications
Unfortunately, the Note 7 only looks flawless in photographs and display cases. No, after purchase it does not turn into a pumpkin, but a glass one back panel collects fingerprints very easily. This is not too critical if, as in our case, you have a black version. If you have blue or silver, get your rags ready, gentlemen and ladies. The olephobic coating helps quickly erase marks, but does not protect the case from collecting them.
Both the display and the back panel use Gorilla Glass 5, which theoretically should not react at all to the touch of keys or small change in your pocket. In practice, things are not so great. The glass can probably withstand falls from a small height, but it scratches like crazy. For the back panel to get scratched, you don’t even need to carry your smartphone with keys - you just need to put it on less than perfectly smooth surfaces from time to time. There is no loss of functionality, but it doesn't look great.
The layout and shape of the keys is identical to what we saw on the Galaxy S7: two volume buttons on the left and a power button on the right. You need to get used to this; on almost all other Android smartphones they fall together on the right side. Under the display there is a mechanical Home button with a built-in fingerprint scanner, with which you can unlock the device in one motion - this is a fairly common solution, and very convenient to boot.
Note 7 is the first samsung smartphone and the first smartphone in general since Lumia 950, which has a built-in iris scanner.
The infrared sensor is located above the screen and can quickly recognize the owner; you just need to bring the device at a distance of 25-30 cm to your eyes. Another thing is that, unlike a fingerprint scanner, you first need to press the power button and swipe the lock screen - and then also bring the smartphone in an unnatural position to your face. You also need to take off your glasses and contact lenses, carefully monitor the cleanliness of the sensor and endure for a long time while the device memorizes the shape of your eyes: personally, it remembered mine on the 19th (I counted) attempt - it took at least five rather dreary minutes. But forging an iris, unlike a fingerprint, is much more difficult. However, there is always a verification PIN code - if you really want to, you can bypass such strict protection.
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By the way, I won’t write separately about the fingerprint scanner - they have reached such a level that they work equally quickly in both expensive and cheap devices, and when you come across a scanner in a smartphone for 10 thousand (like Vernee Thor), you’re not even surprised. In general, it is here too, and it works quickly, without failures.
The case, like the S7, is protected according to the IP68 standard (up to half an hour at a depth of one and a half meters) - you don’t have to worry about splashes and accidental drowning in a sink, the sea or somewhere else. Since Sony refused to produce devices protected by the same standard - this can be called proprietary Samsung chip. In terms of body thickness, by the way, Note 7 is identical to the “regular” S7 and two tenths of a millimeter thicker than the S7 edge.
The same small problem with the speaker remained. It is monophonic, located on the bottom edge, and can be clearly heard when the smartphone is lying flat - but as soon as you pick it up, especially in landscape orientation, the tiny grille is blocked by your finger and it is no longer possible to hear anything. You have to carefully choose a place for your finger and place it on the stylus hidden in the case.
⇡ Software,SPen
While working on the Note 7, Samsung changed the name of its Android shell. The long-standing TouchWiz has been replaced by Grace UX. Moreover, at first glance it seems that, apart from the name and the settings menu, nothing has changed. This is a deceptive impression - although the changes are not dramatic, they make using the device much more comfortable in small ways.
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First of all, after a relatively long period of use, you notice that the smartphone no longer consumes energy in standby mode, like fire - oxygen. Leaving your Note 7 unplugged overnight will prevent you from finding it dead the next morning. On the contrary, a maximum of 5-7% will be lost, or even less. Another key problem of TouchWiz also disappeared - along with a bunch of pre-installed proprietary applications that had to be forcibly “demolished” (and some were completely impossible to remove). Now there is a minimum of mandatory software; everything you need can be downloaded yourself or from Google Play, or from the store Samsung applications. True, the process of the first launch with the need to first go into account Google, then into a Samsung account and signing up for a lot of different agreements still remained too long.
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