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Like a phoenix from the fiery ashes, the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy Note FE "Fan Edition" is now official, enabling folks feeling nostalgic about the Note 7 to grab a safe variation of the phone. Sort of — only 400,000 units will be ever manufactured, with the majority of these intended for Samsung's home turf, South Korea, and no confirmation that other major markets will be getting a taste of the Note FE yet.
Anyway, availability issues aside, the Note FE is a curious device that's pretty much similar to the Note 7 in almost any imaginable way, but with a few key differences. Let's explore them right here, right now!
Galaxy Note FE vs Galaxy Note 7 - the differences
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The main difference between the old and the refreshed Note 7 handsets is the battery unit at the rear. The defective 3,500mAh unit has been substituted for a safe 3,200mAh one that might not last as long but at least not engulf your phone is smoke and sparks. The new battery is compliant with Samsung's 8-point safety checks, which should make you content with the phone's overall safety.
A safe 3,200mAh battery unit
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Back in the day, the Note 7 launched with the then-best Snapdragon 820 chipset on deck, while in other markets it got the Exynos 8890. Now, with the Note Fan Edition, Samsung is leaning on the Snapdragon 821 to do the heavy computational lifting. Of course, the Snapdragon 835 hasn't made the cut due to the simple reason Samsung wouldn't want to cannibalize the sales of its Galaxy Note 8, which is coming soon.
Snapdragon 821 inside
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Do you notice that? Just like the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the Note FE features no Samsung logo under the earpiece, which is undoubtedly making up for a cleaner, sleeker look. Moreover, we have a "Fan Edition" writing at the rear, which will let anyone know that you're a die-hard Samsung fan.
Subtle visual changes
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The refreshed Note FE is employing the latest Samsung Experience interface that debuted along with the Galaxy S8 and the S8+. Back at the time, it was quite similar to the Note 7 interface as far as looks go but is different enough to warrant a mention.
Samsung Galaxy S8 UI
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Surprise, surprise - Bixby is now no longer Galaxy S8. S8+ exclusive as Samsung has decided to throw that one on the Note 7 FE as part of the Samsung Experience interface. However, there's no Bixby button on the Note FE, which means that you won't be able to toggle the assistant with such a hardware commodity.
Bixby
Galaxy Note FE vs Galaxy Note 7 - the differences
The main difference between the old and the refreshed Note 7 handsets is the battery unit at the rear. The defective 3,500mAh unit has been substituted for a safe 3,200mAh one that might not last as long but at least not engulf your phone is smoke and sparks. The new battery is compliant with Samsung's 8-point safety checks, which should make you content with the phone's overall safety.
Galaxy Note FE vs Galaxy Note 7 - the differences
1. A safe 3,200mAh battery unit
The main difference between the old and the refreshed Note 7 handsets is the battery unit at the rear. The defective 3,500mAh unit has been substituted for a safe 3,200mAh one that might not last as long but at least not engulf your phone is smoke and sparks. The new battery is compliant with Samsung's 8-point safety checks, which should make you content with the phone's overall safety.
2. Snapdragon 821 inside
Back in the day, the Note 7 launched with the then-best Snapdragon 820 chipset on deck, while in other markets it got the Exynos 8890. Now, with the Note Fan Edition, Samsung is leaning on the Snapdragon 821 to do the heavy computational lifting. Of course, the Snapdragon 835 hasn't made the cut due to the simple reason Samsung wouldn't want to cannibalize the sales of its Galaxy Note 8, which is coming soon.
3. Subtle visual changes
Do you notice that? Just like the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the Note FE features no Samsung logo under the earpiece, which is undoubtedly making up for a cleaner, sleeker look. Moreover, we have a "Fan Edition" writing at the rear, which will let anyone know that you're a die-hard Samsung fan.
4. Samsung Galaxy S8 UI
The refreshed Note FE is employing the latest Samsung Experience interface that debuted along with the Galaxy S8 and the S8+. Back at the time, it was quite similar to the Note 7 interface as far as looks go but is different enough to warrant a mention.
5. Bixby
Surprise, surprise - Bixby is now no longer Galaxy S8. S8+ exclusive as Samsung has decided to throw that one on the Note 7 FE as part of the Samsung Experience interface. However, there's no Bixby button on the Note FE, which means that you won't be able to toggle the assistant with such a hardware commodity.
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