Should the Note7 have been compared to the S7 edge?

[ThrottleJohnny]

Because the power of the S-Pen and it's features it's ultimately why you wait for a Note device. That's where you will find your updated tech. That's what separates the Note from any other phablet.

This can't be understated. Specs are fun fanboy fodder, but it's your day to day functionality that makes or breaks your purchase.

How many instances have we seen spec heavy phones ultimately returned because they got the fundamentals wrong?

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[D13H4RD2L1V3]

I don't see a problem with comparing the Note with the S7E - they are very similar devices, never mind the fact that the S7E is a great phone in its own right. This isn't 2012... For phones that are about 5 months apart, your not going to get a lot of variance. Hardware just isn't advancing every couple of months anymore.

So what do we have? We're going to have an excellent phone... I honestly don't know what the fuss is about.

I bolded that part because that's the bottom line.

We're at a time where hardware on phones just isn't advancing as rapidly as they used to. They've essentially reached a plateau.

IMO, it's kinda silly to expect a pretty substantial hardware upgrade at this point in time, since it likely won't make much of a difference in the real-world. Software is increasingly becoming the main focus.

 

[PlaybookFanatic]

S6 became the Note 5 became the S7 became the Note 7. The two lines are intertwined and Samsung borrows and refines their design language as they go though the generations.

I don't see a problem with comparing the Note with the S7E - they are very similar devices, never mind the fact that the S7E is a great phone in its own right. This isn't 2012... For phones that are about 5 months apart, your not going to get a lot of variance. Hardware just isn't advancing every couple of months anymore.

So what do we have? We're going to have an excellent phone... I honestly don't know what the fuss is about.

People just want to moan and complain.

 

[Premium1]

That has been a question that's been lingering in my mind ever since recent rumors seem to indicate that the Note7 will likely pack similar hardware to the S7 edge, and as a result, some people have been quite upset that the Note doesn't seem to have a distinct hardware edge (pun not intended) over the S phone of the same year anymore.

However, should we even be comparing the Note7 to the S7 edge?

This question is open for all to discuss and share their thoughts, but personally, I think we shouldn't. Simply because the S7 edge is still considered a fairly recent device and it is very unlikely that a lot of people who have an S7 edge would be considering a Note7 (unless they have a program like JUMP! and they switch devices fairly often with said program). When you compare it with the S7 edge, you'll see little change and a largely similar device, which does prove to be disappointing, even though it seems that S7e owners aren't the target for this phone.

Really, I think this would be targeting previous Note users, especially those who use the S Pen quite often. When compared to the Note5, we actually see some significant improvements. Aside from the usual processor and hardware bump, there also might be water and dust resistance, an improved S Pen, a better low-light camera, USB-C, potentially faster charging and more. IMO, I think this should really be compared to earlier Notes because that's what it's going to target as a main upgrade path.

I'm sure you guys have your own thoughts, and I'd like to hear them. Share them below and maybe we might get into a fun debate.

NOTE: The post references current S7e users. It doesn't relate to buyers deciding between both when making a purchase.

I think they are aimed at 2 different sets of users. Should they be compared? Eh I mean they are essentially the two latest devices from samsung, but I feel comparing the two is not a good indicator. Samsung is aiming at note 4/5 users with the note 7 trying to get upgrades. Of course it is not much of an improvement over the 7e which was just released a few months ago.

 

[mabelpines]

I might be completely off here but I've always felt that the Note appeals to a certain audience due to the size, the style and the S-Stylus. It's less "casual" than the S series and has a more professional/serious feel to it. I'm not saying that is even the case but from people in my surroundings it is a very particular type of person that goes for the Note series whereas you see everybody and their mother (in my case literally) with the S-series.