- What's up guys, David here and the Galaxy Note 7
and the S7 Edge have more in common
than just the number in their names.
Both phones have the same processor,
the same amount of RAM, the same 12 megapixel camera,
the same resolution and almost the same size
screen and battery.
Yet, the Note 7 costs close to $100 more than the S7 Edge.
So, in this video, we're gonna be looking
at 10 reasons why the Note 7 can be considered
better than the S7 Edge to help you decide
whether or not it's actually worth the extra money.
Let's jump right in.
Reason number one, better display.
While both the Note 7 and the S7 Edge have amazing displays,
the Note 7's is technically better.
It's larger at 5.7 inches compared to 5.5
which can make viewing content
and watching videos a bit more enjoyable.
The display's also brighter with its maximum
brightness peaking at 1,000 nits compared
to 855 on the S7 Edge.
This should translate into the Note 7
being a bit easier to see when outdoors
and in direct sunlight.
And, thanks to its brighter display,
the Note 7 also supports HDR video,
which previously was only available
on the higher end 4K TVs and projectors.
But now, you can get these same larger range
of the darkest and brightest colors right on the Note 7.
However, there is a catch.
True HDR video is pretty scarce right now
as in it's hard to find the content.
With only a few titles from Amazon Video
currently supporting it but luckily,
the Note 7 does come with a video enhancer mode
which kind of mimics HDR on regular videos
like on YouTube, making a noticeable difference
compared to regular video on the S7 Edge.
Finally, the Note 7's display has better auto brightness
as it's the first phone to feature
two ambient light sensors instead of just one.
With a sensor on the front and on the back,
the Note 7 won't get tricked as easily
into dimming the screen by things
like a temporary shadow
as the sensor on the back will detect
different lighting from the sensor on the front,
letting the phone get a more accurate sense
of the true lighting conditions around you.
Two, more durable.
Thanks partly to it having Gorilla Glass 5,
the Galaxy Note 7 handles drops significantly better
than the S7 with it not only taking less damage
when being dropped on the front and the back
but also being able to handle much more
internal shock with it surviving 50 drops
in our fumble style drop test.
Three, more ergonomic design.
The S7 Edge kind of lives up to its name
with the size of the phone curving over
to a thin metal band creating these edges
that are kind of sharp and not very comfortable
to hold in the hand.
Thankfully, Samsung addressed this issue
with the Note 7 with perfectly symmetrical
and rounded sides that make holding it
for extended periods a much nicer experience.
Four, less accidental presses.
Another issue with the S7 Edge's edges
is your fingers and palms can often
accidentally touch the edge of the screen
which can get really annoying really quickly.
While the Note 7 also has a dual edge display,
its curves aren't anywhere near as pronounced
which cuts down on the accidental presses significantly
giving you the same benefits of the edge panels
without any of the drawbacks.
Reason number five, S Pen.
Alright, so the most obvious advantage
the Note 7 has over the S7 Edge is the S Pen.
But, it's not just the stylus itself
that makes the Note 7 stand out.
Really, it's the software that comes with the S Pen
that makes it special with awesome features
like being able to translate texts on the fly
to easily creating a .gif from
any none DRM protected video.
Six, usable in water.
While both the Galaxy Note 7 and the S7 Edge
are IP68 water and dust resistant,
both phones are completely unresponsive
to the touch of your finger when underwater.
But, the difference is the Note 7
has the S Pen that we were just talking about
which works just as it does when it's dry
when it's underwater.
Which is great for switching between your camera app
and apps like Snapchat when you're snorkeling
or when you just wanna jot down some notes
while you're taking a bath.
Seven, iris scanner.
Unlike the S7 Edge, the Galaxy Note 7
has an iris scanner in addition to the fingerprint scanner
which Samsung claims is up to 100 times more secure.
Now, while using your fingerprint scanner
is generally more convenient, having an iris scanner
as a backup security method is nice
when your phone is wet and the fingerprint scanner
can't properly read your finger.
So, again, advantage to the Note 7 when the phone is wet.
Eight, USB Type C.
The Note 7 has a USB Type C port which,
in addition to feature proofing the phone
with a new standard, but it has the benefit
of being reversible so you can plug in the charger
in either direction which is especially useful
when you're trying to do so in the dark.
Nine, 64 gigabytes of base storage.
Yes, the Note 7 costs more than the S7 Edge
but it also comes with more base internal storage
at 64 gigabytes compared to 32 on the S7 Edge
which may, in and of itself, justify the extra cost.
And finally, reason number 10, new software features.
With the Note 7 being the latest smartphone from Samsung,
it benefits from the newest version of TouchWiz
which comes loaded with a bunch of new software features.
There's a new secured folder that lets you
password protect, not only your photos and videos,
but whatever apps and documents you want, as well.
The Always on Display supports more
third-party notifications compared to the one
on the S7 Edge and in general, the UI
is much more streamlined with everything
being a bit easier to find.
Now, some of these software features
may eventually make their way onto the S7 Edge
in a future update while others may not
and, really, only Samsung knows for sure.
So, for now, these features are exclusive to the Note 7.
Alright, so there you have it.
Those are the top 10 reasons why the Note 7
can be considered better than the Galaxy S7 Edge.
Now, usually, when we do these type of comparisons
here at PhoneBuff, this is the part of the video
where I tell you about the video for the other phone.
But, in this case, since the Note 7
is basically an upgraded S7 Edge,
there isn't going to be another video.
Now, that's not to say that the S7 Edge
doesn't have it's own advantages.
It does but there are only three that I can think of.
The first is, obviously, that it costs less.
The second is it uses a Micro USB port
instead of USB Type C.
So, if you get the S7 Edge over the Note 7,
it can likely save you even more money
by not having to buy all new accessories.
And then, finally, the third advantage
is the pixel density is technically higher
on the S7 Edge due to its slightly smaller screen
which may help a bit when using it with the Gear VR.
But, outside of that, the Note 7 is the better phone.
Now, what the question is,
is it worth the extra money?
Let me know what you guys think down below in the comments.
Were these 10 reasons enough to sell you on the Note 7
or will you be going with the S7 Edge instead?
Anyways, that is it for me in this video.
Thank you guys for watching.
And, as always, I'll see you in the very next episode.