Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Specification, Special Features, Pricing, and Release Dates
It has been a week since Samsung officially unveiled the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in New York, USA. Prior to its launch, rumours about its specifications have been circling around the tech industry that have set people's expectations too high. Last August 2, Samsung has finally put people's curiosity to an end as it reveals the actual details about the product.
Special Features of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
It is said that Samsung took Note 7 to a much higher level compared to its previous model, the Note 5. In fact, its internal specifications are much more identical to those of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Some of the features that Note 7 has that Note 5 does not are the New S Pen tricks, iris scanner, HDR screen, water-resistant resistance, curved screens, USB-C charging port, Gorilla Glass 5 screen, MicroSD card slot, larger battery, and better low-light camera.
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S-Pen. Samsung made the S-Pen much more accessible than the ones that are in the previous Note series. It has a smaller tip that will make the touch experience more accurate and precise. It has a pressure level of 4,096 that is twice as sensitive with the ones in Note 5 which is 2,048. The new S Pen is sealed with rubber and silicon that makes it water and dust resistant. People can still use it even when there are water plops all over the screen.
The new S Pen can be used to write and pin a memo to the lock screen, make an animated GIF, magnify windows, and translate words in over 70 languages.
Iris Scanner. With the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7, people can enjoy a higher level of security using the iris scanner. This new layer of biometric security works with the use of the device's secondary camera on the front that beams out an infrared light into the eyes. This camera takes a reading and unlocks the device once authenticated.
This new security feature is more secure than a fingerprint scanner because fingertips can be replicated whereas, the iris is harder to copy.
Iris scans can be used not only to unlock the phone but also to unlock a Private Folder where important files such as passport or banking information can be stored.
Pricing and Release Date
Pre-orders of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have started in some countries like United States and Australia. Pre-orders in United Kingdom is said to start on August 16. The phablet is expected to be out and available on August 19 in the US and Australia. It is expected to be available in the UK on September 2.
Country Price
United States $834-$880
United Kingdom £578- £631*
Australia AU$1,349
*based on conversion
