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Published Sep 27, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review!

Marques Brownlee delves into the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, praising its top-tier camera, inventive security features like the iris scanner, and sleek dual-edge design, while offering insights into its multitasking prowess and addressing some minor drawbacks.
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  • Performance

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 impresses with its everyday performance, handling multiple tasks with ease. highlights its ability to run several apps simultaneously, browse extensively, and support gaming without lag 1. Despite its prowess, the phone's battery life is average due to its smaller size compared to the Galaxy S7 Edge. Marques notes, "I can definitely still get my 3 hours of screen on time with my heavy, high brightness, above average use, but I definitely have to charge it every night."

    I can definitely still get my 3 hours of screen on time with my heavy, high brightness, above average use, but I definitely have to charge it every night.

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    The Note 7 also boasts a stunning design, combining elements from the Galaxy S7 Edge and Note 5, with a dual-edge display that enhances its visual appeal 2.

       

    Battery & Charging

    Battery life on the Note 7 is a mixed bag, with its smaller battery necessitating nightly charges for heavy users. appreciates the fast charging feature, describing it as a lifesaver, and highlights the phone's wireless charging capability and USB Type-C port 1. He advises users to opt for the new Note 7 S with the green battery indicator for the best experience. Marques states, "This is the best phone that Samsung makes right now for sure, right alongside the Galaxy S Seven edge."

    This is the best phone that Samsung makes right now for sure, right alongside the Galaxy S Seven edge.

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    Additionally, the Note 7 is water-resistant, a first for the series, although this feature slightly compromises speaker quality 3.

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