Overall Score
66.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#923)66.4
Performance(#2668)75.5
Camera(#540)94.3
Display(#1285)83.3
Battery(#470)86.3
Build(#44)97.0
Connectivity(#1905)67.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note FE features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm and weighing 167g.
- Its 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10, offering a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 515 ppi, ensuring vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Exynos 8890 Octa chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, handling multitasking efficiently.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 3200mAh battery supports 15W charging and wireless charging, providing adequate power for daily use.
- The device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, featuring One UI for a streamlined user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- While it lacks a stereo speaker setup, it retains a headphone jack for audio enthusiasts.
- The Note FE is available in multiple colors, including Black Onyx and Blue Coral.
- Overall, it combines robust specifications with a premium build quality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: N935F/DS (Malaysia, Philippines); N935S, N935K, N935L (Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition
Display
Size5.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetExynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP12
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
Foldable✗
SAR0.46 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsIris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2