Samsung Galaxy Note FE
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Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
#1908Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
Performance
62.556.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.362.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note FE and Galaxy Note7 (USA) share similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, aluminum frames, and identical dimensions, though the Note7 is slightly heavier.
- Both feature a 5.7" Super AMOLED display with HDR10 and a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note FE utilizes the Exynos 8890 chipset, while the Note7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, with both offering 4GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a 12 MP rear camera with OIS and 4K video recording capabilities.
- The Note7 has a larger battery capacity at 3500 mAh compared to the Note FE's 3200 mAh, but both support the same charging and wireless features.
- Software-wise, the Note FE runs Android 7.1.1 with One UI, while the Note7 operates on Android 6.0.1 with TouchWiz UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note FE
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
Versions: N935F/DS (Malaysia, Philippines); N935S, N935K, N935L (Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition
Versions: N930V (Verizon); N930A (AT&T); N930P (Sprint); N930T (T-Mobile), N930R4 (US Cellular); N930W8 (North America)Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Mali-T880 MP12
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
167 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes