Mobile Phones Prices: Samsung Galaxy Note 7: An almost perfect curved phone

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is as close to a “perfect” cell we have seen -. If you consider the price

This phone is waterproof, has microSD card slot a design Edge Galaxy S7 improved, excellent performance, best camera phone at this time and more features than ever.

However, the Galaxy Note 7 is not perfect. Its high price make it difficult to recommend it for all; its functions will not be useful for all, the battery life and performance are not the best of the best, does not have an infrared transmitter to control TVs, also you have the latest fast charging Quick Charge 3.0 and does not offer the sound quality ZTE phones like the Nexus 7 or Axon 6P.

the Galaxy Note 7 is the successor to the popular Galaxy Note Samsung Galaxy Note 5. 6 jumped order to simplify their mobile numbers logo ( series Galaxy S series and Galaxy Note) and probably also to be better positioned to compete with the iPhone 7 Apple.

the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 does not represent too drastic a change as perhaps many of us would have liked, but has what it takes to represent a step forward from successful Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

the Galaxy Note 7 is not necessarily the best cell in all major categories of a cell -. or . we generally consider most important in a cell – but the combination of all these so placed, usually above the others

editor’s note: This analysis was initially published on August 16, but was updated with more details on Aug. 22.

These are the colors of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, but their availability varies market.

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Pricing and availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is available US and elsewhere since 19 August.

in the US, Samsung is offering for a limited time one Gear Fit 2 or a 256GB microSD card free buyers Galaxy Note 7

aT & T . the Galaxy Note 7 can purchase financing plans that include 30 monthly payments of US .. $ 29.34 or 24 payments of US $ 36.67 in addition, users can buy the Galaxy Note 7 with a single payment of US $ 879.99

AT & T will also have other offers:

for a Galaxy Note 7 and receives $ 695 in credit for the purchase of a second Galaxy Note 7.
for the Galaxy Note 7 on a two-year contract and receive a Samsung Gear S2 free.
for the Galaxy Note 7 and US $ 0.99 can buy a Galaxy Tab E.

T-Mobile : you can buy the Galaxy Note 7 with an initial payment of US $ 69.99 and 24 monthly payments of US $ 32.50. Also, you can buy the Galaxy Note 7 with a single payment of US $ 849.99.

Buyers of new cellular Samsung can choose between a Gear Fit 2 Free, one-year subscription to Netflix free or card 256GB free

Verizon . The Galaxy Note 7 can be purchased with a financing plan of 24 monthly payments of US $ 30 or one payment of US $ 864.

Verizon will also participate in the bid offering the Gear Fit 2 or a microSD card 256GB free to buyers of Galaxy Note 7. in addition, Verizon is offering US $ 20 off to buy the new Gear VR (2016) for the purchase of new cellular Samsung.

US Cellular : The Galaxy Note 7 in US Cellular is available with financing plans for 30 monthly payments of US $ 27.80, or a payment of US $ 785.99

. buyers Galaxy Note 7 also have the option of receiving a Gear Fit 2 or a microSD card 256GB free

Sprint . The Galaxy Note 7 can purchase financing plan 24 monthly payments of US $ 35.42, for $ 349.99 (after a mail-in rebate) on a two-year contract, or a single payment of US $ 849.99.

buyers Sprint Galaxy Note 7 also can choose between a Gear Fit 2 or a free 256GB microSD card. Also, you can receive a gift card Visa US $ 20 with the first purchase you make with Samsung Pay

Best Buy . The retailer is offering preorder the Galaxy Note 7 Sprint and Verizon for $ 349.99 on a two-year contract, while aT &. T is selling for 30 monthly payments of US $ 29.34

Best Buy is also giving buyers Galaxy Note 7, the option to choose between a Gear Fit 2 and a microSD card 256GB free

Sam’s Club. the Galaxy Note 7 can book at Sam’s Club to buy in service shop with aT & T, Verizon, Sprint and US Cellular since 19 August. Samsung will be giving their buyers with a Gear Fit 2 or a 256GB microSD card along with a gift card ( gift card) $ 150 at the store. Remember that you must be a member of Sam’s Club to buy the phone in this store. This promotion is available until August 28.

In the US, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is also available through Samsung’s website, Walmart, Target and Costco with a price that varies depending on the operator you choose.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 keeps the screen of 5.7 inches, but is now a curved screen

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Unlocked . Samsung has not confirmed the launch of the Galaxy Note 7 unlocked in the US, but as the company has versions of the unlocked Galaxy S7, we hope that in the future this phone is available in an unlocked version.

in Mexico, the Galaxy Note 7 will have a price of 17,989 pesos, as an unlocked phone without contract.

in Spain, preorder the Galaxy Note 7 began on August 16 and the cell will be available on September 2. the price of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is of 359 euros as an unlocked and free cell. in this country, Samsung is giving away the Gear VR (2016) to buyers Note 7. the promotion is valid until August 30.

In other countries, launch and price of Galaxy Note 7 varies

Design:. better than the Galaxy S7 Edge

size Comparison: Galaxy Note 7 vs S7 Edge vs OnePlus 3 vs Moto Z vs iPhone 6S Plus

	Samsung Galaxy Note 7	Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge	OnePlus 3	Motorola Moto Z	iPhone 6S Plus
Display	5.7 inches	5.5 inch	5.5 inch	5.5 inch	5.5 inch
Size	153×73.9×7 .9mm	150.9×72.6×7.7mm	152×74.7×7.35mm	153.3×75.3×5.2mm	158.2×77. 9×7.3mm
Weight	169 grams	157 grams	158 grams	136 grams	192 grams

the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 keeps the curved edges the series, but brings water resistance IP68 (up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes) and microSD card slot that brought back the Galaxy S7.

in addition, the Galaxy Note 7 integrates a curved screen as the Galaxy S7 Edge (with curvature at its two side edges) and a compound of a metal frame and two glass panes design. However, Note 7 is a little more symmetrical than the Galaxy S7 Edge, centering the metal edge on their sides and including an almost identical rear and front curvature.

This symmetrical design, and its curvature less pronounced than the S7 Edge, work very well and correct some of the main criticisms received cell with curved screen of the company, including the issue that caused the screen is blocked with fingers that hold the cell, especially when you lying down.

the new design makes the metal edge hardly feel in the hand. In addition, the phone is protected with the new ultra-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5, so it promises to be a bit more resistant to drops and bumps.

Unlike screen 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge, the Galaxy Note 7 integrates a 5.7-inch screen (same size Note 5).

From left to right: Note, Note 2 Note 3 Note 4 Note Edge, Note 5 Note 7.

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the screen of the Galaxy Note 7 it is the first, according to Samsung, to integrate support for mobile content HDR (via a dedicated decode the video HDR chip), one of the most important technologies being integrated into high-end TVs.

the Galaxy Note 7 even integrates optimizer video (option configurations) that improves the quality of picture and sound for more bright, vivid colors, like sounds crisper.

Moreover, the camera Galaxy Note 5 does not protrude much of his body, the stylus S pen is in the same right lower edge and now brings new USB-C (USB Type C) port, but fast charging is compatible with Quick Charge 2.0 and not Quick Charge 3.0 as the HTC 10 or the LG G5.

at the bottom also the headphone jack is (yes, it’s good news that has yet headphone jack) and the top is where the drawer of the microSD slot and the SIM card is located.

the power button is still on the right edge and the two volume buttons are still on the left edge.

Although at first glance looks much like the Galaxy S7 Edge, the design of the Galaxy Note 7 brings improvements.

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By the way, the Galaxy Note 7 still integrates fingerprint reader on the Start button and capacitive navigation buttons (back and recent apps). This cell is a few more compact than its predecessor, thanks to its small bezels and curved screen (153×73.9mm vs 150.9×72.6mm) mm .

However, the Galaxy Note 7 feels really thick, like a compact piece of glass and metal.