New details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have leaked out of China. The phablet will reportedly launch with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor or Samsung Exynos 8893 chip depending on region.
Smartphone fans will soon have a new, highly anticipated flagship device to consider and all signs are pointing to an Aug. 2 launch for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Unlike last year, which saw the release of the Galaxy Note 5 alongside the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung is only expected to unveil a single device featuring its much-loved curved display.
In June, we got our first look at what the Galaxy Note 7 is believed to look like based off of leaked dimensions of the device. While that report focused on the outside of the device, a new report claims the Galaxy Note 7 will use either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor or a Samsung Exynos 8893 chipset.
SamMobile reported that depending on the region, the Galaxy Note 7 will either sport a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC or a 2.6-2.7 GHz octa-core Exynos 8893 processor. The site believes that the Snapdragon-based Galaxy Note 7 will be headed to regions like the U.S. and the Exynos variant will make its way to developing markets.
Here's a rundown of the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 based off of recent reports. It will reportedly include a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED dual-curved edge display and run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with a new version of Samsung's TouchWiz, which has been codenamed "Grace UX." It will be powered by either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor or Samsung's own Exynos 8893 chip (depending on region) and a hefty 6 GB of RAM.
The Note 7 will be offered in 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB internal storage capacities, in addition to a microSD expansion slot, which was left out of last year's model. The smartphone will also be the first Samsung device to ship with an advanced iris scanner and its micro USB port has been replaced by a USB Type-C port.
As expected, the Note 7 will feature a top of the line rear camera that is said to be a 12-megapixel Dual Pixel phase detection rear camera with the ability to capture 4K video, and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter.
Samsung is also rumored to introduce a new S Pen stylus, which will set the stage for more advanced S Note software features included in the Grace UX. The company is also expected to offer its own take on BlackBerry Hub, called Samsung Focus, which will provide a central location for users to access email, text messages, social media, calendar, contacts, and memos. The Note 7 is also said to include a large 4,000 mAh non-removable battery with fast-charging support.
This surely won't be the last Samsung Galaxy Note 7 leak leading up to its launch and we'll be sure to keep you posted on any new details on the device as they emerge.
