After unveiling the Galaxy Note7 last week, Samsung has launched the device in India today at an event held in New Delhi. The Galaxy Note7 is priced at ₹59,900 and comes with Iris Scanner which is the main highlight of the device.
The Galaxy Note7 launched in India is powered by Exynos 8890 SoC instead of Snapdragon 820. The Exynos 8890 is paired with 4 GB RAM and comes with 64 GB internal storage. Users can also expand the storage up to 256 GB if they want using a microSD card.
The device comes with a 12 MP Dual Pixel rear camera along with a 5 MP front camera. The Galaxy Note7 boasts off a 5.7-inch Quad-HD dual edge display which is kept on by a 3500 mAh battery. The device is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and at the back which will provide some protection to the device against falls.
The Galaxy Note7 is also the first Samsung device that features a USB Type-C port and the first Note device that is IP68 certified, making it dust and water resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 specifications:
- CPU: 2.3 GHz Exynos 8890 octa-core processor
- RAM: 4 GB
- GPU: Mali-T880 MP12
- Operating System: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.7-inch Quad-HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) Super AMOLED dual edge display with Gorilla Glass 5
- Rear Camera: 12 MP Dual-Pixel camera with PDAF, F/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS and LED flash
- Front Camera: 5 MP
- Internal Storage: 64 GB
- External Storage: Expandable up to 256 GB via microSD card
- SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (either use two SIMs with no external storage, or, one SIM with external storage)
- Connectivity: GPS, NFC, 4G LTE, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Other: Iris Scanner, Fingerprint Scanner, Heart Rate Sensor, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, IP68 certified (water and dust-resistant)
- Colors: Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium (no Coral Blue for India)
- Battery: 3500 mAh
Besides launching the Galaxy Note7 today, Samsung has also launched the new Gear VR headset in India along with Gear Fit2 smartband and Gear IconX earbuds. The Gear VR headset is priced at ₹7290, whereas the Gear Fit2 comes with a price tag of ₹13,990 and the Gear IconX for ₹13,490.
The Galaxy Note7 will be available for purchase from 2nd September. However, those who pre-book the device between August 22-30 can get the new Gear VR headset for ₹1990 instead of ₹7290.
So, are you buying the Galaxy Note7?
