Galaxy Note7
The acclaimed flagship recalled worldwide over battery fires.
The Galaxy Note7 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Aug 2016, with a launch price of $850. It pairs the Exynos 8890 / SD820 with a 5.7" QHD SAMOLED display, a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera and a 3,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 56/100 — The brilliant flagship that caught fire. Standout strengths: iris scanner and refined s pen with translate. and dual-curved qhd amoled + ip68. Main trade-off: globally recalled over battery fires.
The brilliant flagship that caught fire.
The Galaxy Note7 was reviewed as one of the best phones ever made — until battery defects caused units to catch fire, triggering a global recall, flight bans and a permanent production halt. It remains the most infamous safety crisis in smartphone history and a landmark case study in QA.
Read the full review- Iris scanner and refined S Pen with translate.
- Dual-curved QHD AMOLED + IP68.
- Dual Pixel camera was excellent.
- USB-C, microSD + jack.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy Note7 compares
| Galaxy Note7 | Pixel XL | Galaxy A15 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Chipset | Exynos 8890 / SD820 | Snapdragon 821 | Dimensity 6100+ |
| Display | 5.7" QHD SAMOLED | 5.5" QHD AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP Dual Pixel | 12.3 MP · f/2.0 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,450 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $850 | $769 | $180 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note7 released?
The Galaxy Note7 was released in Aug 2016.
How much does the Galaxy Note7 cost?
The Galaxy Note7 launched at $850 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Note7 screen size and type?
The Galaxy Note7 has a 5.7" QHD SAMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Note7 use?
The Galaxy Note7 is powered by the Exynos 8890 / SD820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Note7 have?
The Galaxy Note7 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Note7 battery capacity?
The Galaxy Note7 has a 3,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy Note7 charge?
The Galaxy Note7 supports 15 W wired charging.
Does the Galaxy Note7 have wireless charging?
The Galaxy Note7 supports 9 W wireless charging.
What is the Galaxy Note7 main camera?
The Galaxy Note7 has a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera.
Does the Galaxy Note7 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy Note7 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Galaxy Note7 weigh?
The Galaxy Note7 weighs 169 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Note7 come in?
The Galaxy Note7 is available in 4 colours: Blue Coral, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium.
Is the Galaxy Note7 worth buying?
The Galaxy Note7 was reviewed as one of the best phones ever made — until battery defects caused units to catch fire, triggering a global recall, flight bans and a permanent production halt. It remains the most infamous safety crisis in smartphone history and a landmark case study in QA. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Note7 an editorial score of 56/100.
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