Galaxy Note 7 pre-order status at O2, Carphone Warehouse

Apart from this we have the usual flagship specifications like Snapdragon 820 or an Exynos 8890 chipset (market dependant), 4GB RAM and a standard 64GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot.

For the first time in the Galaxy Note series, the new version has an edge feature on both sides of the device that allows it to nicely nestle in the palm of the hand.

The Galaxy Note 7 will retail for about $1599.

Upgraded S-PenSamsung’s new waterproof S Pen is twice as sensitive to pressure as its predecessor and comes with a slimmer tip for more precise note-taking. Last but not the least, the new handset brings an improved S Pen offering several new features including the ability to write under water.

The Galaxy Note 7 is already available for pre-orders and USA shipping is expected to start in two weeks’ time.

A man holds a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during a launch event at the Hammerstein Ballroom, August 2, 2016 in New York City.

The Galaxy Note 7 has a huge 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 screen, with a pixel density of 518 pixels per inch, so despite its size it’s still very sharp.

The iris scanner has been in development for nearly five years and will accompany the ultra quick Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and wireless charing. The Galaxy Note 7 supports LTE Cat 9 speeds, and is the first Samsung smartphone with a USB Type-C connection in place of microUSB.

The Note 7 has a 5.7-inch superAMOLED screen. Unlike the iPhone, the Note 7 features an AMOLED display, wireless charging, expandable memory, a penlike stylus and water resistance. It will be available in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx.

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