Galaxy Note 7 VS Galaxy S7 Edge: Which Samsung Handheld To Buy And Why?
Korean tech giant Samsung is set to release a brand new phablet, the Galaxy Note 7, which is set to feature a curved-edge display just like it's cousin the Galaxy S7 Edge; with specific similarities between the two, here are some points as to what kind of consumer each device might cater to.
The brand new Galaxy Note 7 curved-edge display phablet will soon be hitting the shelves for all Samsung fans to get their hands on; but it's stark similarities to the already released Galaxy S7 Edge, which hit earlier this year in March, might cause some prospective buyers to think twice about whether to get the new device or not.
Of note is the fact of the Galaxy Note 7's label, which might confuse users of prior Samsung Galaxy Note devices for the fact that it actually skipped a number from the preceding Galaxy Note 5. This is to harmonize the device names among Samsung's current line of offerings, as part of the company's streamlining of its brands.
This close to the Galaxy Note 7's release, which is Friday, August 19, information on the device's hardware specs and features already abound for Samsung fans to brief themselves on. To start, both the Galaxy Note 7 and the Glaaxy S7 Edge come with the shiny, new curved-edge displays that means that the images they display are breaking borders bit by bit.
Despite the devices sharing similarities in their immediate appearance and display designs, there are some subtle differences between the two. The older Galaxy S7 Edge features a 5.5" Super AMOLED display protected by the Gorilla Glass 4; by contrast, the Galaxy Note 7 as a phablet is just slightly bigger at 5.7" in addition to being covered by the tougher Gorilla Glass 5. Both devices feature displays of 2560 x 1440 pixels, though the shorter display of the Galaxy S7 Edge means it will have higher pixel density.
In specs and features, the similarities continue with some minor differences; the US version of both devices will run on the Snapdragon 820 system and feature 4gb ram, while the International version will run on the much stronger Exynos 8890, although it still has the same memory capacity.
As a phablet however, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is designed for those who plan to do more with their mobile device and allows more precise interaction with its new S Pen stylus. The Galaxy Note S7 Edge is more of a standard smartphone, though its curved-edge display carries the same perks as the new Note 7 though its smaller size means it is more portable.
In summary, both Samsung devices are virtually identical in both feature and design; meaning that it is up to what type of consumer that they may be used more. The Galaxy Note 7's nature as a phablet is for those who needs to do a lot of organizing and micromanaging of whatever information or data they may input in their device, while the Galaxy S7 Edge is for those who much prefers portability and simplicity.