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5 things that would've made the Galaxy Note 7 even more awesome

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Aug 03, 2016, 8:03 AM

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5 things that would've made the Galaxy Note 7 even more awesome

So, yesterday, Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy Note 7 — its latest and greatest superpowered phablet. And for what it is, it's an amazing device. You've got the glass-and-metal sandwich build, the curved display, iris scanner, awesome camera, enhanced Always-on Display features, the S Pen, and everything we loved about the S7 edge crammed in this new handset. Essentially, it has the potential of topping many “best smartphone you can buy” lists for the rest of the year.

However, perfection is still a few steps away from the Note 7. And yes, most gripes one would have with the new phablet can be considered nitpicking, but there are a few flaws, which we find a bit harder to swallow. Check them out:

5 things that would've made the Galaxy Note 7 even better

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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