The newest number announced by Samsung, the Galaxy Note 7, excited the tech world for weeks prior to its official launch. Now that the public has gotten their first look at the unit, it is only natural to compare it to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 5.
As Tech Times notes, both Samsung units share the same 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. Both units also run on 4 GB of RAM and sport fingerprint sensors. However, this is pretty much where the similarities end.
For example, the Galaxy Note 5 is a straight edged device, while the Galaxy Note 7 has a slight curve on the edge. Another added quality in the newer device is that it has an Always-On feature. With this, users no longer need to unlock the handheld when checking for notifications or even taking notes with the S Pen.
The Galaxy Note 7 is also a more powerful unit as it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor underneath its shell, as well as a 3500mAh battery. The rear and front cameras are 12 megapixels and 5 megapixels respectively.
Meanwhile, the older variant is powered by the Exynos 7429 processor and a 3000mAh battery. The rear camera of the Galaxy Note 5 is 16 megapixels, while the front camera is also 5 megapixels.
In addition, the Note 7 also has an iris scanner for unlocking. Reportedly, the newer feature is much faster and more reliable. Furthermore, the unit runs on the newer Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box, while the Note 5 runs on the Android 5.1 Lollipop.
The S Pen also received a major upgrade in the new generation, according to Forbes. For example, users can now easily create and customise GIFs, as well as a translate feature, where users can highlight texts and have them translated.
One very notable development as well is that the Galaxy Note 7 is waterproof. Its IP68 rating allows for 30 minutes under the water for as deep as five feet.
