Known as the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (FE stands for Fan Edition), this is a re-incarnation – more precisely, a refurbished variant – of the Galaxy Note 7. It comes with an improved battery, which was an aspect the earlier device suffered, and still offers both fingerprint and Iris scanners.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy Note FE
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Samsung Galaxy Note FE Key Specs & Features
- 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (515 ppi)
- Octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa CPU, 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 64GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 12MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front) & Iris Scanner
- 4G LTE Data (up to 600 Mbps download)
- 3200 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The design of the Samsung Galaxy Note FE does not deviate much, if at all, from that of the original Note 7. It has a thickness of just less than 8 mm and weighs 167 g. Samsung Galaxy Note FE is also dust and water proof with an IP68 rating – that means it could survive half an hour in water that is 1.5 meters deep.
The Super AMOLED, dual-edge display measures 5.7 inches diagonally and boasts Quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. Expect this phablet to deliver solid, sharp images. It enjoys the protection of robust Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE packs in a solid 12 megapixel primary camera capable of shooting stunning 4K videos. It has f/1.7 aperture, phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilisation (OIS) features. This should serve up some high quality still images as well.
The 5 megapixel selfie snapper is said to also have an aperture size of f/1.7. It has Auto HDR and dual video call features.
Hardware and Software
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Note FE features an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor running at speeds up to 2.3 GHz. The CPU is paired with a Mali-T880 MP12 graphics solution and ample 4GB RAM.
Solid performance and exciting gaming experience looks on the cards here. Onboard storage is also abundant at 64 GB, and will be expandable. The Galaxy Note FE boots Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Samsung’s TouchWiz skin.
Other Specs and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE comes with a smaller 3,200mAh Li-Ion battery, which is obviously a step to addressing the fire issues of the Note 7. It supports fast charging and Qi wireless charging. The Iris (eye) and fingerprint scanners of the original device remain. Also, the Bixby assistant expected on Samsung’s next flagship will be available here.
Pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note FE is not officially available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. However, you may be able to buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy Note FE Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 280,000 Naira to 350,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Its price in Ghana starts at around GH₵ 4500. Samsung Galaxy Note FE Price in Kenya starts at around 93,900 KSh.
You may also be interested in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the Samsung Galaxy M22, the Samsung Galaxy M32, and the Samsung Galaxy A02.
Samsung Galaxy Note FE Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note FE:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.3GHz quad-core & 1.6GHz quad-core (Exynos 8890 Octa)
- GPU: Mali-T880 MP12
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black Onyx, Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium
- Dimension: 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 167 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (515 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, 2160p ultra HD 4K Video @30fps, 1080p Full HD Video @60fps
- Rear Camera Features: PDAF Autofocus, LED flash, OIS, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Panorama, Auto HDR
- Front Camera: 13MP Camera, LED Flash, Auto HDR
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 600 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type C (USB 3.1)
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3200 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: up to 25 hours
- Standby Time: –
