These two phones are nearly identical under the hood. Meaning specs won't be a deciding factor in which you buy, although there are some important parts to consider.
Galaxy S7 Edge Specs
- 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Curved S-AMOLED Display
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Processor with 4GB of RAM
- 32GB of storage with a micro-SD slot for expansion
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- 12 Dual Pixel Camera with Optical Image Stabilization and f/1.7 aperture
- 5 Megapixel f/1.7 wide-angle front camera
- Fingerprint scanner
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistant
- 3,600 mAh Battery with Fast Charging, Fast Wireless Charging
- more
Galaxy Note 7 Specs
- 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 Quad-HD Curved S-AMOLED Display
- Quad-Core Snapdrago 820 with 4GB of RAM (8-core model outside the US)
- 64GB Storage with micro-SD support to expand storage
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (Update to Android 7.0 Nougat coming soon)
- 12 DualPixel Camera with IOS, f/1.7 aperture, more
- 5 MP Front Camera with f/1.7 aperture
- Premium all metal design
- Fingerprint Scanner, Samsung Pay, USB Type-C
- Iris Eye Scanner technology
- Integrated S-Pen Stylus
- 3,500 mAh Battery with Fast Charge, Fast Wireless Charging
- IP68 dust and water resistant
- more
As you can see above these two phones are almost identical, with the newer Note 7 being obviously a little better. It has a larger display, the same specs under the hood, more storage starting at 64GB and a micro-SD slot to expand it. The camera is the same, which is top notch, and both are water resistant.The areas of importance are the Galay Note 7 has a slightly bigger screen, more storage, the S-Pen (which works under water) for those who want a stylus, and a brand new Iris Eye scanner. This adds another level of security that can't be matched by a fingerprint. The Galaxy Note 7 also has a new USB Type-C port for charging and syncing. This means users will need all new cables, although there's an adapter in the box so buyers can use old micro-USB cables and chargers.
USB Type-C is reversible and can be plugged in either way, which Note 7 owners will love, and it offers faster charging speeds. |
David
07/28/2016 at 12:50 pm
Galaxy Note 7 is going to be the best smartphone for the following year, at least this that is my opinion. For now I look at this Ringke fusion case and I really love it. https://www.spotga.com/2016/07/samsung-galaxy-note-7-cases.html
Sandra Armstrong
08/06/2016 at 9:27 pm
I have a Galaxy s7edge but wonder if the note 7 have the always on function and the double click of the home key for the camera. I really love those features. I had a note 3 and loved the larger screen. So I am torn between the two.
Eddy
08/18/2016 at 2:41 pm
The Note 7 does have the always on function. Not sure about the home key for the camera though. I will try it.
Paul
08/22/2016 at 10:56 am
Yes double click home key
Yaakov Kowalski
08/25/2016 at 10:34 am
The s7 edge has the home doubke click on home screen for the camer… I have a s7 edge!!!
Umer Hamid Enam
09/12/2016 at 11:53 am
Is USB type c the problem creator…. I own S7 edge
Angel
10/15/2016 at 9:02 am
I don’t know what to do I have the note 7 an now the government is band all the phone I don’t know what to I love my note 7 so much the pic comes out beautiful I am sad
Michelle F.
10/16/2016 at 2:51 pm
Angel, I’m in the same position as you. I have the Note 7 as well and the recall is breaking my heart. I have not owned anything but one Note model or another since the first Note was released. It’s my perfect dream phone. Thet had rereleased the Note early this month and I just hadn’t had time to exchange it, then this past week I learned that Samsung was pulling the new ones as well and just not selling the Note 7…no intent to release again. I love the Spen technology, and the fact that storage is DOUBLE that of the S7 Edge. Just devastated
Davmesco Origho
10/17/2016 at 3:50 am
Note 7 is Hell……….Gosh!—-Fake Phone_Fake Packaging