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The Note that never were: check out the 'flat' Note 7 prototype that got 86'd

By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jul 21, 2016, 6:12 AM

Samsung Android

The Note that never were: check out the 'flat' Note 7 prototype that got 86'd

"Oh, the places you'll go!", sang Dr Seuss, and this exclamation could very well be attributed to the Galaxy Note 7 and its prototype with flat display. While it is unlikely that the flat version will hit retail, if we agree with most of the speculation swirling around the phone, as well as analyst opinions, it is still nice to see it in action, and the pictures below are a rare glimpse into exactly that - an alleged "flat" Note 7 powering up.

Recently, Evan Blass of @evleaks fame penned a magnum opus on why the Note 7 will be a trailblazing moment for Samsung as it will be the first major line of phones available with curved flexible display only. You, however, aren't as enthusiastic that there won't be a flat screen model, as just recently we made a poll to ask you whether you are fine with the lack of choice, and a lot of you wanted to have a pick from both versions. Anyways, take a peak at what the Note 7 could have been - wider.

Would the lack of a "regular" Note 7 bother you?

I always go for the "edge" models, so I don't care

25.6%

If it's priced the same as the Note 5 at release, it wouldn't bother me

35.27%

Yes, it would! I don't want a curved screen on my Note 7!

39.13%

1500 Votes

Note 7 flat display version prototype

source: Vickun (Weibo) via XiaomiToday

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.