Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 7Apple iPhone 7Global · 2GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 7Samsung Galaxy Note 7Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.4Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
148 reviews
8.0
18 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Specs Apple iPhone 7 prices Apple iPhone 7
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Samsung Galaxy Note 7 prices Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · N930F
Inches 4.7" 5.7"
Resolution HD+ QHD
Usable surface 65% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.1 mm
138.3 mm
7.1 mm 		73.9 mm
153.5 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 138 g 169 g
Micro A10
Quad-Core 		Exynos 8890
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 237.890
v8 		135.000
v6
Battery 1960 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Camera (7)
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Apple iPhone 7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Size
67.1 mm • 138.3 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.9 mm • 153.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 169 g
Usable surface 65 % 79 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Red

Rose-gold

Jet Black
Black

Silver

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
750 x 1334 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 506 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.7
Is it comfortable?
9.0
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
8.1
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A10 Fusion Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3
CPU 2x low energy core + 2x high performance core 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR 7XT Plus Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
237.890
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
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135.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
8.3
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (7) Sony IMX260 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI BRITECELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.5"

Features
Flash Quad LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 7 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
85
Photo
85
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
8.4
Quality of selfies
8.0
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.8
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.370 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.249 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.670 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.3
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.8
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1960 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 26%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 53%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 39%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
148 reviews
18 reviews
Prices
From $ 216 --
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