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Read more at . It’s been a long road of changes for the Samsung Galaxy Note over the last couple of years.
That “thing” that we eventually named a phablet was prone to divisiveness from the tech media a few years ago, right up until people started to use it. It turns out that the whole concept of a huge phone actually made sense - so much so, Samsung touts that the phablet market has grown by 200 million units year after year since the inception of the first Galaxy Note in 2012.
The road since has been full of mixed reactions. For four whole years, the Note was the dream powerhouse. Then, the Galaxy Note 5 disappointed because it fell back with the idea of just being a larger Galaxy S6. This year, in a quest to address customer demands, Samsung has taken all the complaints it received from the Note 5 and then built on the success of the S7 edge, combining both to launch its next iteration of a tablet killer.
At the Unpacked launch event, we heard the word “feedback” being thrown around repeatedly, along with the phrase, “meaningful progress.” We even discussed this with Juan Carlos Bagnell in our first impressions video - the Samsung that we met at this event was the most humble we’ve ever seen. And that’s great news.
Now, the biggest question is if all this change will serve you as a consumer in the same meaningful way as Samsung intends. Let’s answer that.
The Galaxy Note 7 is also the phone that we’ve dedicated the most amount of feature coverage - and there’s a reason for that.
This is not just any smartphone. We boldly say it is the most feature-packed experience that money can buy, and it would not be fair to sum it all up in a 12-minute video or 2,700 words. As with every product, there is a small list of shortcomings. But even when you consider them, it’s really hard to compare this Samsung phablet against other smartphones. Sure, our round of comparisons will follow this review, but it’s hard to find another phone with this level of build quality, a camera that’s this great, and a set of software features that’s this complete. About the only thing we could say that would hold anyone back from buying one is the hefty price tag. It costs way more than the average flagship, but compare it against the likes of the iPhone 6s Plus or even the Galaxy S7 edge. It’s when you punch those numbers that you discover the value you acquire with a Note 7 and where we could safely say that you’re getting more for your money with the best of the best.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is back to being on a league of its own. And as a long-time Note aficionado, I’m glad to feel right at home using one again.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review: Pursuing Perfection | Pocketnow
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If not for the blowing up thing 😮 this was hands down the greatest phone ever made! I had 2 from T-Mobile & they took both back 😢 Just a beautiful phone big & yet felt perfect in your hands! Trust me I didn't want to give my 2nd Note7 back, truly was a sad day.
If you really want a note 7, get a note FE. It's the note 7 except it doesn't explode
09:29 Whaaaat is going on with the stabilization and that tree.. :O
that was weird
please pocketnow! give explanation to this ^
We're going to have to wait for Juan for the camera review and maybe he'll see this and talk about it
If I had to guess, I'd blame youtube for that, not the phone.
that was weird
omg note 7 already killed iphone 7 before it even launch
You know your comment doesn't make any sense right?
😂😂😂
***** If you want to compare something. At least wait until the phone is actually here. This is what I hate about android fanboys. They say something that doesn't make any sense to make them "smart"
+L HK ikr likr what if that shit comes out with 256gb 10gb ram and a 4k screen they'll fucking die
Too bad the 7 is gonna have 3gb ram most likely.
antuan XI Why the fuck does an iOS device needs 10GB of ram. 3GB is enough. Maybe 4 in a few years
iPhonearena gave this a 8.7. Meanwhile they gave the iPhone SE a 9.0
I unsubscribed from them a long time ago and I don't read their website reviews either.
Talk about bias.
iPhone SE: 490$
Note 7: 850$
Yet, its about what you prefer.
Im not saying iPhone SE is better, the iPhone SE made an own category of phones. So did the Note 7.
You can't compare those. But both are great.
iPhone SE is probably the dumbest iPhone you can buy
+Mabirc note 7 after two years:300$
iphone se after two years:250$
Do you think this is a good upgrade from my Note 6?
LOL
there was no note 6 troll much
lonewolf5460 Can you u at least take a joke?
No because the note 6 has the same features of the note 7 and sells for $199 only why should you upgrade
good one
Samsung is KILLING it in the game now! I pray they are working on a tablet version of this!! The Note Pro 12.2 was my favorite tablet ever! It would be nice to get a new version!
Great review of great smartphone by the great Jaime Rivera.
Jaime, your reviews keep getting better and better. This was an excellent review including your video series on this product. I'm considering purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 it and you've answered all the questions I had. Your attention to detail, editing and your videography is top notch. Keep up the good work my friend.
You're gonna purchase a bomb 💀
jaime if 25mbps download is average speed to u....let me tell u even broadband speed in my area is not even beyond 1mbps if that makes u feel any better
Really?? Kahan se ho??
+Mik Ban haha bhai ambala se
+Mik Ban Same thing in Mathura. 2 mbps is the best you can get.
+sicunder kahn can't you get a better speed with a more expensive plan?
I get 16mbps in Delhi. unlimited for 2200 from airtel
Oh Jaime, good to see you putting so much effort and detail in this video. hope i see this same effort in other vids. keep it up.
A Fruit Company is Officially doomed
Pear phone?
Apple!!
+Xploding-turtle i think it's called Mango Phone
+Xploding-turtle iCellular
MAK oh maybe berryphone
I've seen conflicting information about the dual-sim option for US. Is the Note 7 in your video available in US?
milk this phone for videos
I believe they were just building hype for the review, like a TV company advertising new episodes of shows on their own channel.
PLAYER SLAYER I like phones and all but who gets hyped over a phone review. Especially when most people subscribed won't buy this phone.
+J Dod alot of people watch these videos to see if they will want the phone or not
+J Dod who gets hyped over phones??? People that's actually going to by the dam phone
XD RIGHT?! I mean, it's a nice phone, but dang?!? Is it worthy like a one would praise a religion?
What do you think would be the better option, wait for the iPhone 7 Plus/Pro or preorder the Galaxy Note 7 now. I've been using an iPhone for 4 years now and was wondering if the Galaxy Note 7 is worth it to switch from iOS to Android. Thank you!
what about the battery life Jaime? how was it?
no one has got over 5 hours with the note 7. very disappointing
He said it's average
Erislandy Valdez damn that really sucks
Average
10:15
is the edge on the note 7 smaller than the s7? does it have all those edge features that the s7 edge has?
Comparing Note 7 to iphone is like comparing Bugatti Chiron (= Note) to nissan micra (= iphone)... - at first it's the same, 4 wheels, steering wheel, doors, lights, but dude...
I held a Note 7 for the first time two days ago at Target, and holy crap... the screen... it's unbelievably amazing
Samsung Note 7 is a beast and allmost the perfect smartphone.
Note 7: best screen according to Display Mate, best camera according to DxOMark, most secure smartphone according to Gartner, by far the fastest autofocus (DSLR quality), Pro Mode camera, RAW mode camera, better Battery than the iPhone 6, fast charging, (fast) wireless charging, IP68 water- and dustproof, best mobile payment solution (NFC and MST), perfect integration with the best mobile VR solution (Gear VR and Gear 360), expandable memory, LTE download more than 50% faster dan the iPhone 6, multiwindow, floating windows, Ultra Power Saving Mode, very fast quick launch camera, Optical Image Stabilisation (iphone only on the S), recording mode for games, heart rate sensor, blood oxygen sensor, themes support, allways on display, wide front facing selfie camera, 64 Gb standard, LED notification on the home screen, select your preferred default applications (Maps, broweser, e-mail et cetera), file manager for managing all files on your smartphone, OTG adapter to connect any USB device to the Note 7, S-Pen, Iris Scanner, HDR streaming, safe folder (KNOX secured).
The iphone has NONE of these. NONE. The NOTE is far and far better than the iphone 6 or 7. Apple has lost the battle 2 years ago.
Next year the Samsung S8 with 4K (VR), the Galaxy X (foldable smartphone) and the Note 8. Alle before Apple comes up with the pathetic iphone 8 with an amoled screen from Samsung.
iphone is still on lcd display xD
Xperience Internet Solutions what's funny is Apple just purchased 160 million Samsung OLED displays.
Samsung is a winner.
I have had my Blue Coral Note 7 for a little of a week now and I love it. Its my first note phone and I love it so far. I upgraded from a S7 regular version which is another great phone that now the wife enjoys.
black onyx or blue coral? #firstworldproblem
the blue looks good, but the black one looks more elegant
Definitely Black Onyx. It's possibly their best phone in black.
Black Onyx
I imagine the black would make the screen pops out more, but I admit it's a bit too mainstream and the blue just offers something elegant and a bit different in a relatively non flashy way
the blue coral is so sexy tho 😍😍😍😍
What is the sound quality like when listening to earbuds or headphones? Is there an equalizer to tailor the sound to your preferences?
if this had an ir blaster, I would get it. The only reason why I'm keeping my s5 for now.
Why do you need an ir blaster for? I have a s5 myself and I'm very tempted to upgrade
I guess I could live without it, I just like it for controlling my tvs when I'm already using my phone or when I can't find the remote. Maybe even just messing with people. I just like to be in control of all the tvs around me.
There are lots off high-end phones with ir blasters that I would want like the huawei p9 or asus zenfone 3 deluxe.... but I have verizon, and those phones aren't compatible.
#Jacob Beejo Why dont you get the g5, it has the latest chipset and ir blaster fingerprint reader usb tipe-C and Also removable battery!
Samir I. I was thinking about that, but I think it looks really ugly. Also, it didn't get great reviews.
definitely have become a fan, Jaime! have seen quite a few of the videos you're in and you do a great job.
whos watching from their note 7!? best phone ever!
Same ^
I will order my Note 7 next week!
Good choice bro this phone is AMAZING
As a benefit my dads work gets the whole family free phone (thanks Canadian tax payers lmao) my dad had a choice of getting any phone but he gets me a 6s instead of a note 7 looool oh well atleast I get a free upgrade
got mine Friday. it makes no sense how great this phone is
the blue color is nice, but do you think you get tired of the color over time? and how does the colorgo with a case that is not transparent?
10/10. I was in an alley with my Note 7 and I was robbed by a mugger. I threw my phone at him and it exploded in his face. The son of a bitch did NOT see that coming. As he lay on the floor in pain, I called the police and settled the whole dispute, even got a replacement galaxy note from Samsung. Would buy again.
Arseniy Lmao 😂 imagine if this really happened
I would be so so so great full if you answer my question:
does note 7 support the kind of software optimization that samsung introduced a few weeks ago with galaxy j2 pro that can compete with phones with more ram???????????
thanks
The android boys used to bitch about the price tag of the iphone and its "gimmicks." Now the android world is pushing very expensive gimmicks. Oh, how the tables have turned!
true, but this phone is really good.
Very astute. They are puffing up a 6 month old phone. In China, at least, they get 6gig of RAM. One of the core features of the Note series has been futurproofing specs.
The iris scanner is no gimmick
+HappyZorro chinas will get the beast version. They will prob wait 6mths then release it to the rest of the world with the increase in price. I have to say getting the phone with a free gear vr makes it attractive to me as I can attach it to my drone and get a very basic fpv.
+HappyZorro
Judging by latest tests the Note 7 can't handle its 4 GB of Ram and cant keep many apps in the background, pretty equal to the Note 5 last year.
thinking of getting one of the s7 phones but which one do you prefer? the galaxy s7, galaxy s7 edge, or the galaxy s7 note? im thinking the note but is it a giant phone orrrr.
'perfection' has a removable battery
my note 4 has 3
Who the hell uses removable batteries today? Yea suuuuper convenient to carry 2 batteries with you in your pocket.
Ever heard of Adaptive Fast Charging technology? Ever heard of getting 2 more hours of battery life in 10 minutes?
+Karel C haha I keep them in my wallet and they last 10 hours each. except for one that lasts a bit less which is my oldest one but I'm gonna replace it soon it's like 10 bucks on amazon. better than purchasing a new phone or sending it back to get replaced. Have fun being trapped with a phone that has a constantly deteriorating battery
+fakingtrels oh and the note 4 does support AFC so does the battery charging port that I use to charge my spares :)
+Karel C lots of people carry 2 batteries. battery and charger cradle like one from asker Anker is really not large at all. When I'm at work and people to have they phone plug in the wall. only my charger cradle plug in. don't have to worry phone missing are anything like that
well done this is the best review ive seen and i feel the best out of all that may come reviews are just beushed over stats and general stuff the fact u tried to use video on the scanner and showed that the iris scanner is prob best when wearing gloves shows that even if people think the wont use it that they will find themselves needing it in certain situations, overall very indepth and great info to help people if they should get the phone etc plus all the other vids u have done on this phone well done
No iPhone will beat an Android phone😂😂 let alone Samsung's Galaxy line
I have both but I prefer the iPhone because it's more versatile than my s7
+206 Sneakerhead Tell me you didn't just say that. A iPhone more versatile than any Samsung phone let alone the galaxy notes?. You must be off your rocker.
+206 Sneakerhead versatile what? android slow down can root overclocked and install custom roms. iphone when slow can only disable features to improve speed a bit.
+206 Sneakerhead Versatile how? I'd love to know how an iPhone is more versatile than the feature-packed Galaxy S7.
+Hector G. Not everything is b8, m8. Sometimes people ACTUALLY comment what they think.
is the lock screen off center or does it just move around to not cause pixel fatigue?
it moves around so that the screen wouldn't have dead pixels
Really gonna milk this Note 7 for all it's worth aren't we :-p lol
if you think this bad wait till the iphone 7 comes out.
+MICOLE WHYTE garbage
we dont even expect anything good coming out of Iphone 7. No more headphone jacks? not OLED screen? OS is shitty lock up and lacks freedom.
ty Jaime for all the work you do, appreciate your reviews sir
Pursuing Perfection, they failed. No IR-blaster. Useless for me. I wait on the new LG V20
Agree removing features for the sake of "premium" is a step backwards to me.
IR Blaster isn't even anything to stress about.
it has IR blaster. the only thing holding me back is which color to pick, black onyx or blue coral? #FirstWorldProblems
Are you kidding!
then wait for the V20 & STFU NO ONE ASKED YOU
The way your time and date appear on your Samsung display is beautiful. Is that a downloadable app or is that a feature/option with the Galaxy Note 7?
Too expensive. You pay for name. You can buy a phone with many of the same features for half the price.
s pen worth 200$ lol
Link me a phone with a wacom digitizer with a super AMOLED screen and I will buy it instead of the note.
which other phone is just as fast powerful fast iris scanner and similar feature your not paying for a brand your paying for its unique capabilities the only phone that comes close is the 7 edge
no you can't. for half the price you get a op3, which is way worse than this.
+Hector G. Lmao. Great comment. 😂
Fantastic Review. I currently have the S7 Edge and I'm fast trying to convince myself to upgrade to the Note 7.
Thoughts?
I would pass if you have the S7 edge. I have the S6 Edge+ and I'm passing since the battery isn't what I was hoping for.
Too early to upgrade, unless you have plenty of money to spend and always want to have the latest! :)
Wait for the S8/note 8
I have the s7 edge and pre-ordered mine!
iPhone still better...
L
stop being a dummy apple fanboy
LMAOOOOO
iPhone is better.... (fill in the blank, right?) in 2030
L
i pre-ordered the coral blue,i have the G-S6 edge...skipped the G7 edge for the note 7 and im glad i did,great vid as usual and i have just one question,what is the name of the calender widget you are using on the note 7?????
I' d like to know too about the calendar
Got it ! It's the S planner calendar , with the option to display weather enabled
+Lefteris Giannakos Thanks!!!
I still have a Galaxy Note 4, and it's still superb! Expandable storage + Removable battery. Should I upgrade? Perhaps when the S8 or Note 8 arrives. But I'm sitting this one down. Too much hype.
Best review video I have seen yet! Well done
Odd how I just noticed how great of a reviewer Jaime is, nice work.
hi.. i have a S7 edge witch i really like but just wondering should i upgrade???
Wait, did you guys just say it faster to unlock the phone with the retina scanner opposed to fingerprint scanner? That does not sound/look right at all
Insane phone with an insane set of features. It's hard to believe such an amazing smartphone actually exists, the amount of things that Samsung got right is just unprecedented, everyone else seems to compromise or target some niche, but Samsung gets it. They get what people want.
Verizon leave in the the battery saving and optimizing features? are you able to clean up the ram??
blue or black??? which one to go for..
the camera work is excellent... the editing and narration is on point. :)
How was the battery performance?
so is the battery life pretty aweful? im on the verge of getting one but ive had battery issues with my S5 and dont want to repeat that on the Note 7
Do you have to hit the button on the side, then slide the screen. Then it will register your iris?
With iPhone fingerprint, I just touch the home button and before my finger is off the home button, phone is unlocked.
I have Metro PCS as my phone service provider because it's relatively affordable and inexpensive offering good service. I will be buying Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, but I do have a concern on a question for any of you guys that can help me out, which Samsung Galaxy Note 7 variant should I purchase that will be compatible with Metro PCS? Or would I have to unlock or jailbreak one?
Hey Jaime!
Which one has better audio?
S7 or note 7?
I'm talking about the quality
its either equal or better on note 7
+Jesse Pinkman he says infact it's not that strong like the s7 siblings at 10:57
So I'm more worried
S7 never had "decent" speakers
Aaqib Bora why do you care about the speakers anyway.
Jesse Pinkman because i use it , simple!
Can the fingerprint scanner and iris scanner be used to unlock? or do you have to pick
Great Review Jaime! You should do more reviews, I always enjoy your take.
Thanks for the review! Just pre-ordered mine and it ships tomorrow!
This might be stupid but is that a stock wallpaper on the lock screen? If not where can one download it from?
What a perfect phone! all of these features it has and almost no bugs in the period I used it. such a shame about the lethal explosions due to its battery problem, soo sad
Watching this after I watched Michael Fisher's review makes me very nostalgic
I want one, but does it feel more like a Note 5S?? I can't shake the feeling that the "real" successor will come out next year. Since I'm not the type to upgrade yearly, I am reluctant to pull the trigger.
Can the s pen slot be flooded with water and the phone will still be use able?
People were using this phone underwater with the S-Pen in use, so yes, I would assume so (unless there's a cover for the slot I'm not noticing).
+Jawz4Lyfe the real question is, why the HELL would you ever want to use the s pen under water?
+Darrin Thorpe because you can't use your fingers to use the screen while the phone is in water
Darrin Thorpe Completely submersed isn't practical, but it is possible. Underwater use is mainly for using your phone while it's raining, because the touchscreen can't detect finger presses when wet.
+Tech Defenderok then the next question would naturally be: Why the HELL would you ever want to use your note 7 underwater?
I've always used a screen protector. You think I should use one with this gorilla glass?
seeing the perfection that is the note 7 , i don't think ANY OTHER Phone will excite the industry anymore, unless its some radical new flexible display...etc.
What happens when you have both finger print scanner and iris scanner enabled, and the finger print scan fails? Do you have to do a swipe up on the screen to switch to iris scanner? Or will the iris scanner pop up automatically?
The only thing i'm concerned right now that decides whether i want to buy this or the s7 edge is about micro USB compared to USB type C. Will the s7 edge be future-proof with the micro USB or is USB type C better than it?
usb c is just bstter
Does it have liquid cooling like the S7? Or no?
Juan's camera and audio review for the N7 needed😎
how is the edge notification works? is it like s7edge? does it show on the edge?
battery life , s7 edge or note 7?
When you compared prices I dont know if you were being serious? Giving subsidized prices was daft as resellers are heavily discounting the s7 edge at the moment, in the UK just £450 compared to Over £800 for the Note 7! Thats a big premium and compared to the Note 5 which can be bought for £375 thats even harder to swallow. Clearly it is better than both of these though not if you dont need the s-pen, but is the Note 7 worth £425 more than the Note 5? I think the Note 5 would be a much better purchase as speed tests show that it is only about 3-5% slower in day to day use and the battery life is better and at the moment its RAM management is better. Of course if you do a lot of underwater note taking or live in a very cold place where your fingers would drop off if you took a glove off, then the N7 is the real deal, but for 99.9% of us the Note 5 will do great and we could even buy a spare and have some change for accessories.
Can't find any word that can describe this phone. Speechless! Exhaustive review. Thanks.
Watched 4 reviews and no one has mentioned multitasking. Can it keep more than 3 apps open before closing them out?
I'm now a Nexus user but the Note line always holds a special place in my heart....
will the s7 edge get the upgrade grace?
When is the full review comming of the axon 7?
Very soon. We're hoping this week. ^ADN
Nice, Im looking forward to the video you guys are going to make
It has come out a long time now, why don't you have a review on it yet?
Still no review huh :/
Sorry, but this thing is nothing to be excited about! It's just a bigger S7 with a pen and needless Iris scanner. How about duel stereo speakers, Hi-Fi audio dac, an extra wide angle camera on the front, bigger battery, duel sim slot or 6 gigs of ram for future proofing.
Is this a good upgrade to my Note 6?
can u please tell me the name of the game u were playing ????
Should I get this or the HTC 10?
hey pocketnow daily can you tell me which date Note 7 available in India
phone looks great. my only question is.. is it gonna start lagging and freezing after 7 months? this is one thing i hate about android in general. that's why i think a lot of people stick with iPhones, even if they know samsung is more advanced as far as features, they like the reliability of iPhones. This is coming from a previous iPhone owner and currently s7 edge owner..
Thank you for the Great review Jamie !!!!!
Top notch as ALWAYS!!!!!
Will the s7/edge receive the always on display features/new clock styles the note 7 has?
It already has always on display if thats what you meant.
+Krazy Koolaid I know that but when will the s7 get the new clock styles/third party notifications
+Lg Marquez Probably with Android 7.0. I couldn't tell you when the s7 edge would get that though.
3:57 Now use the phone with the gloves on, I challenge you.
My point is, the iris scanner is indeed a great way to unlock your phone but don't use the topic of gloves to defend the feature. You will still need to take your gloves off to use the phone itself. So since I have to take my gloves off anyway, why don't I just take the gloves off before I wake phone? And then I can decide if I want to use the new iris scanner or go traditional with the fingerprint scanner or a pin?
Sure you can tweak the sensitivity of the screen to use the phone with the gloves on, but you will probably want to reset the screen sensitivity when you get home and are not using gloves.
Great review, by the way. Keep up the good work.
some gloves allow for touch screen use without the need of taking them off. that's why the iris scanner is useful for this.( if you didn't know some gloves have a special type of material on the thumb and forefinger to allow usage while covered, but don't allow the use of the finger print scanner. you could say if you have that why don't you just type in a pin, but it's all for the sake of speed of unlock.)
Clover Gas Hmm, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.
+Samuel Chattergoon could also use the stylus in this situation :)
the blue one is gorgeous I saw it at the T-Mobile store, but black looks elegant!
how are the speakers compared to the HTC 10 and the S7 Edge? If I put the phone on speaker can I hear whats coming through the speakers with all the car noise around me when driving with the windows up. with all the tire noise from other cars on the freeway and the sound of my car.
Is it possible to access the control panels and notification center on an Android device (like the galaxy note 7) without unlocking the screen? I have the option on my iphone and i want to make sure that the note 7 has it before i buy it. Thank you.
Will you guys do an after the buzz episode for this phone now?
Great review Jaime!!!!
Very good review! Sigue con tu buen trabajo!
can you have both the iris and finger print sensors as security? :D
I went to a Tmobile store yesterday to pay my phone bill and I was checking out the Note 7, they had the blue coral for display it's so beautiful I got tempted to pre-order one since I never had note ever screen is so much brighter than my s7edge but I'll wait for three next note 8.
I'm using an iPhone 6+, and I hate it. It's so simple! My first trip with Apple. I'm definitely an android girl, I ordered my Silver Note 7 yesterday! And I'm so excited! :)
So is Jaime wearing both (what look like) Fitbit (Charge HR?) and Moto 360?
Great review!
I'm definitely getting this phone!
What was the game you were playing?
Preordered the Note 7 in Black on Verizon. This is my first Samsung phone, been a Motorola fanboy since the OG Droid but disappointed with the Z force. Can't wait til this comes on Friday!