Is the Note 7 worth upgrading to from the Note 4?

[Rowlette]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

Here is the nitty gritty.


http://www.androidcentral.com/should-you-upgrade-galaxy-note-7-note-4

 

[MrMELTDOWN]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

Thanks D14H4RD and Aquila. It's as I've read before. I just wasn't sure if there was an app or some way that might enable more features on the Note 4 camera. IMO, this is a major drawback on the Note 4. I guess I wasn't missing anything.

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[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

Thanks D14H4RD and Aquila. It's as I've read before. I just wasn't sure if there was an app or some way that might enable more features on the Note 4 camera. IMO, this is a major drawback on the Note 4. I guess I wasn't missing anything.

Posted Via My Note 4 With Armor Coated Bullet Proof Otter Box

Well, unless you really need those manual controls, the camera on the Note 4 is still a good shooter, even in this day and age.

However, if you are considering an upgrade, and don't really care for removable batteries, the Note7 is a pretty good upgrade.

 

[stackberry369]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

Yes, they made a trade-off. That many of us can agree with.

However, in the process, they made a better overall package. It's a trade-off that works for a lot of us.

You can also scale down the screen resolution of the note 7.

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[MrMELTDOWN]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

Well, unless you really need those manual controls, the camera on the Note 4 is still a good shooter, even in this day and age.

However, if you are considering an upgrade, and don't really care for removable batteries, the Note7 is a pretty good upgrade.

I'll manage to live with the Note 4 about a year longer I think. I'll certainly be and have been able make do with the camera as is. Still though, a few added features would be nifty as I'm not always lugging around my SLR.

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[D13H4RD2L1V3]

Re: Note 7 or stick with Note 4?

You can also scale down the screen resolution of the note 7.

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Doesn't really affect the resolution of the camera itself (probably just the viewfinder and gallery), but it's a nifty feature, especially for performance and power-saving.

 

[Tech2011]

I just wondered what everyone's thoughts were on the Note 7 being a worthwhile upgrade from the Note 4.

I still use my Note 4 from T-Mobile, but I'll be done with the EIP payments in December, so that could be a good time for me to get the Note 7. I am really interested in it, but the price is the only downside in my mind. The price really is the only thing that might make me consider waiting a while before upgrading.

What do people think of the Note 7 when comparing it with the Note 4?
My Note 4 still works well for me (not sluggish, the battery life is sufficient for me), but I really am interested in the Note 7. The new design looks very attractive and of course it would be nice to get a spec bump.

 

[Chuck Young]

I did it. Camera was a driver for me.

 

[anon(1733)]

Personally I think it is a fantastic upgrade. But that's me. I had the Note 4 and while it was fantastic as well the 7 has many many upgrades that make it worth it alone.

 

[soldier45]

In a word yes. I'm upgrading from a Note 5.

 

[itsnotmeitsyou]

The Note 7 is definitely a worthy upgrade. IMO, Samsung phones took a huge performance hike starting with the S7, in terms of battery life and overall smoothness of the OS. Since you're so close to the end of your EIP, I would pay it off and either sell it or keep it as a backup. What do you owe, about $100?

 

[dsignori]

It's up to you to decide what is of value to you of course. For me, I would but each person has to judge what value it provide. Note 7 improvements over the Note 4 are:
- 64GB base storage
- IP68 Water Resistance
- Way better and faster Camera. Better FFC as well, wide angle and low-light. Better camera software, fast launcher (double-tap home button is great).
- Bigger Battery
- Much better fingerprint scanner --> Samsung Pay
- Faster Processor, faster GPU
- More RAM
- Improved display in every area
- Built in Wireless charging and fast wireless charging *
- Awesome new power-saving modes with customizable Display resolutions (can take it down to 1080 or 720p, can lower CPU usage, etc)
- Always on Display with 3rd Party notifications
- Improved S-Pen goodness (Improved screen-off memos, Glance PiP, auto-GIFs, etc)
- Dual auto-brightness sensors
- Iris Scanner (if you care, I don't)
- USB-C
- Gorilla Glass 5
- MIMO 4 x 4 potentially
- Secure Folders

And as a bonus:
- Freebies at purchase, like a 256gb sd card or Gear Fit 2

* Edit: Added Fast wireless charging

Also, A/C just did an article on it . And there is another post about it here:

 

[dpham00]

I think that you missed fast wireless charging. The Note 4 could do standard wireless charging with the optional wireless charging back

 

[dsignori]

I think that you missed fast wireless charging. The Note 4 could do standard wireless charging with the optional wireless charging back

Thanks! Now added.

 

[Thisistip]

I have a note edge and I'm eager to get my n7

 

[andrew_ackley]

I just wondered what everyone's thoughts were on the Note 7 being a worthwhile upgrade from the Note 4.

I still use my Note 4 from T-Mobile, but I'll be done with the EIP payments in December, so that could be a good time for me to get the Note 7. I am really interested in it, but the price is the only downside in my mind. The price really is the only thing that might make me consider waiting a while before upgrading.

What do people think of the Note 7 when comparing it with the Note 4?
My Note 4 still works well for me (not sluggish, the battery life is sufficient for me), but I really am interested in the Note 7. The new design looks very attractive and of course it would be nice to get a spec bump.

Uh totally

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[greenplumber]

Well..... if you think about it then duhhhh, yes

 

[Commodus]

Thankfully, a lot has changed in two years... I'd say it's worth the upgrade, especially if you like to take photos. The low light performance will be much better.

 

[21538940075]

I am currently using the Note 4 and my contract was originally up in Sept. I paid off the phone early to be able to get the upgrade.

I use my stylus 365 and between that and the water/dust resistant, to me it's worth it. having kiddos and roommates, I also look forward to the locked folder. and I can't wait for the Themes and icon packs!

 

[Tech2011]

I don't know the exact amount I have left on my EIP, but I know that December will be the last payment since I got the Note 4 in December of 2014.

I am very intrigued by all of the improvements in the Note 7, but the price tag is the one downside. Of course, if I do get it, then I'll do it on the EIP because there is no way that I will buy it upfront.

I think I will get the Note 7 once I'm done with the EIP for my Note 4.
Far and away, the most interesting features to me are the new display features, the IP68 rating, and the new S-Pen features.