Galaxy Note 7
August 2016
A technical masterpiece recalled over battery fires.
- Display
- 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge)
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 820
- Camera
- 12 MP Dual Pixel
- Battery
- 3500 mAh (defective — cause of recall)
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Model history
The Note 7 was hailed as the best phone of the year: curved display, iris scanner, IP68, USB-C. But a battery defect caused fires — Samsung recalled the device twice and halted production entirely. It became one of the costliest crises in the company's history and changed its approach to battery testing.
The Note 7 lesson led to an 8-point battery inspection that is applied to every Galaxy since.
Full specifications
| Display | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 3500 mAh (defective — cause of recall) |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 |
| Dimensions | 153.5 × 73.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g |
| Build | Glass + metal |
| Protection | IP68 |
| Launch price | $850 |
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Galaxy Note 7 — frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Note 7 released?+
The Galaxy Note 7 was released in August 2016.
What are the Galaxy Note 7's display specifications?+
The Galaxy Note 7 has a 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge).
What chipset does the Galaxy Note 7 use?+
The Galaxy Note 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 820 / Exynos 8890, with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB + microSD of storage.
What camera does the Galaxy Note 7 have?+
The Galaxy Note 7's main camera is 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS, with a 5 MP front camera.
What is the battery capacity of the Galaxy Note 7?+
The Galaxy Note 7 has a 3500 mAh (defective — cause of recall) battery.
Is the Galaxy Note 7 water resistant?+
The Galaxy Note 7 has a IP68 rating.
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