Fans of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, and those who prefer a front fingerprint sensor, rejoice! The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Galaxy Note FE is here, and it’s an incredible bargain. We will share with you our hands-on look at the Galaxy Note FE, and share with you its key features, specifications and price.
Updated @ 2018-01-05 : Added details of the new Samsung Galaxy Note FE price cut.
Originally posted @ 2017-12-01
What Is The Samsung Galaxy Note FE?
When Samsung recalled their Galaxy Note7 phablets, they were left with about 2.5 million of them. That’s not a lot by their usual sale volume, but still a very large number of devices to dispose of.
Instead of disposing them, Samsung refurbished approximately 400,000 of them for sale in South Korea as the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check). The only hardware difference was the replacement of their original 3,500 mAh battery with a slightly smaller 3,200 mAh battery that had undergone their new 8-point battery safety check protocol.
On the software end, it now comes with Android 7.0 Nougat, and supports Samsung Bixby, albeit without Bixby Vision and Bixby Voice.
To their surprise, the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) was very well-received – completely selling out in South Korea. That led to Galaxy Note7 fans to call for it to be introduced to other countries as well. And now, the Galaxy Note Fan Edition is here in Malaysia and several other countries!
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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Up Close
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) has a 5.7″ Super AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution. It has a metal-glass design, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both front and rear aspects.
Like the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, it is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa SoC. However, it comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (there are 128 GB options in some countries). It is also IP68-rated for dust- and water-resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) has the same front and rear cameras as the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. It has a 5 MP front camera with f/1.7 lens, and a 12 MP main camera with f/1.7 lens, OIS capability and a dual-tone LED flash.
For additional storage, a microSD card can be installed. However, the Galaxy Note FE only comes with a hybrid SIM slot. That means the microSD card shares the same slot as the second nanoSIM card.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) uses the same S Pen as the Galaxy Note7. It boasts a smaller pen tip and increased pressure sensitivity. It is also the first S Pen to be water-resistant.
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Specifications
In this table, we compare its specifications to the Samsung Galaxy Note7 :
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy Note FE | Samsung Galaxy Note7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.7" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi) | 5.7" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front & back panels) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front & back panels) |
| Operating System (At Launch) | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| System Platform | Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa | Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM | 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage Options | 64 GB / 128 GB internal flash storage One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB | 64 GB / 128 GB internal flash storage One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB |
| Front Camera | 5 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens | 5 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Sony / Samsung (1.4 µm) sensor with f/1.7 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash | 12 MP Sony / Samsung (1.4 µm) sensor with f/1.7 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash |
| Dual SIM capability | Hybrid dual SIM (dual active capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot | Hybrid dual SIM (dual active capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot |
| Connectivity | Network : LTE Cat. 16 (1 Gbps / 150 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 5.0 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 3.1, NFC, GPS | Network : LTE Cat. 16 (1 Gbps / 150 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 5.0 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 3.1, NFC, GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Home Button | Yes, Home Button |
| Iris Scanner | Yes | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Barometer, Hall, HRM | Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Barometer, Hall, HRM |
| Bixby | Yes (Without Bixby Vision + Voice) | No |
| S Pen | Yes | Yes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired & wireless) - wireless charging (WPC and PMA) | 3,500 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired & wireless) - wireless charging (WPC and PMA) |
| Dimensions | 153.5 mm tall 73.9 mm wide 7.9 mm thick | 153.5 mm tall 73.9 mm wide 7.9 mm thick |
| Weight | 169 g | 169 g |
| Colour Options | Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Black Onyx | Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Black Onyx |
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) is available in a select number of countries. Here in Malaysia, they priced it at RM 2,599 / ~US$ 610 at launch, with a further price cut to RM 2,199 / ~US$ 539 on 1 January 2018.
Here is a table to show you the discount when the Galaxy Note FE was first launched in South Korea, and when it was finally launched here in Malaysia.
| Samsung Galaxy Note7 |
Samsung Galaxy Note FE |
Difference | |
| Price (USD) | $849 | $610 | $239 (28%) |
| Price (MYR) | RM 3,199 | RM 2,599 RM 2,199 (1/1/18) |
RM 600 (19%) RM 1000 (31%) |
The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition (Price Check) is not just RM 1,800 (~US$ 440) cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Note8 (Price Check), it will also appeal to Galaxy Note fans who prefer a front fingerprint sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) is now available for purchase at all Samsung Experience Stores, authorised dealers and selected channel partners. Two colour options are currently offered – Coral Blue and Black Onyx.
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