The Note 7 has a large screen in a relatively small, stylish package. Furthermore, he must have especially from the S Pen. The new iris scan has yet to prove itself.
The previous model in Samsung’s Galaxy Note line of large smartphones, the Note 5, did not come to the Netherlands. But the Galaxy Note 7, just announced, will come here in the market. On September 2, the basket 7, in black, silver and dark blue, available for 849 euros. Samsung strikes the name of Note 6, Note 7 because more resembles its flagship Galaxy S7. The name should indicate that it is as high-end as the S7.
In terms of design seems to Note 7 to the Galaxy S7 Edge with curved screen edges and glass back (now the stronger Gorilla Glass 5) . When the Note 7 is the bent edge equal to the front and the back. It looks pretty good. The Galaxy Note 7 has a 5.7-inch qHD SuperAMOLED screen, which is already suitable for HDR video, for brighter colors and greater contrast. But there is little HDR material available to call it a real plus. Many specs are similar to the S7, as the octacore chip and the camera.
The format is note
Note 7 has very little screen edges, so that the size of the device given the screen size very bad. The Note 7 does feel a little thicker and heavier than the S7, but the difference is quite small. Especially when you consider that the Note 7 also offers place for the stylus S Pen in storage, at the bottom. There is 64GB of internal storage memory on board more than 32 GB of the Galaxy S7. With micro-sdkaartjes to extend it to 256GB. The Note 7 is like the S7 waterproof up to a half meter. The device has a new USB-C port for charging and connecting. For headphones, the old 3.5mm jack present.
Useful new features S Pen
The S Pen gives the unit a few unique features. The S Pen has been improved in several respects. He responds faster and has twice the pressure sensitivity (4098 points). Also just 0.7mm nib is (was 1.6) and using the S Pen now also as a virtual eraser. Moreover, you can also use the S Pen in the rain, but how well it works, we have not tested yet. Notes and drawings related to Samsung Notes app, which has been given additional functions. When selecting oil mix colors, for example on your screen as if it were paint
A nice new feature:. When the screen is off, you can still take notes with the S Pen. You do not need to first unlock the phone, for example, make a shopping list. You write once with white on black “always on display. That works well and can be very useful for people who are used to dealing with a pen notes. By hovering over the screen with the S Pen, you can also zoom in now (as a virtual magnifying glass) or directly translate texts. That is fine extras, but you would not miss these features, if they were not there.
Iris recognition to unlock
What is new is the iris scan, which the Note 7 to unlock. You have to keep the unit above the right distance, and an infrared sensor scans your eyes. According to Samsung, this way of logging onto the device ‘safer and faster. ” In our first tests was quite used to how far you hold the phone in your face. If you have once mastered, the iris recognition works fast. But it is less intuitive to use than the fingerprint scanner on the home button. Advantage of the iris scan is that it works even when your fingers are wet. The question is whether the iris scan is here to stay, but claims it is still too early. You have in any case again an additional option to unlock your device.
The Iris will soon also be used to approve Samsung Pay payments. But according to Samsung Netherlands is still not known when Samsung Pay will be introduced in our country. Another new feature in Note 7, the Secure Folder, a folder to store personal information
Camera and battery life
The camera is the same as the Galaxy S7.: 12 megapixels, with a sensor that gathers more light and fast autofocus. The camera app starts tasty too smooth, just like in the S7 by pressing twice on the home button.
The battery capacity is 3500 mAh, which is slightly larger than the ordinary S7 (3000 mAh) and slightly smaller than the S7 Edge (3600 mAh). The handset supports fast loading and wireless charging. The Note 7 works with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
New version Gear VR
Along with the Note 7 also comes a new Gear VR on the market. VR glasses is a USB-C connector, for the Note 7, but this part is removable, so that the S6 and S7 are to be connected via micro USB 2.0. The price has remained the same: 99 euro
Extras where not everyone wants to pay for
With a suggested retail price of 849 euros is the advanced Galaxy Note 7 for many consumers on the expensive side.. You pay including for the larger screen and the useful features of the S Pen. Some extras, such as iris scan, are no reason to choose this phone.
Those who want to take notes with a pen, all coming soon to the Note 7 from. There are few other new smartphones with stylus operation using. The new feature to take notes while the screen is off, providing fans of the stylus an additional reason to consider this unit. Also smartphones with large screens and high end specs lovers have with the Note 7 an attractive option again. The difference with the S7 Edge is fairly small in terms of price and saves it in less than 100 euros.
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