Buying Guide & The Best Tablets Of 2017

Buying Guide & The Best Tablets Of 2017

Find your perfect tablet from our list of all the latest Apple, Android and Windows tablets

There has been a steady decline in tablets entering the market, with companies such as Microsoft now labelling their tablets or 2-in-1 devices as laptops. Still, tablets are incredibly versatile devices that are great to have around the home, on the go or for the kids to play around with. Surf the internet, tap out a quick email, watch TV via iPlayer or Netflix, play games – tablets are the go-to devices for when you want to sit back and enjoy everything the internet has to offer. However, with hundreds of different models all in different shapes and sizes, not to mention different operating systems and prices, it can be hard to know where to start.

In this article, we've rounded up all our favourite tablets, no matter the budget. Whether you're after Android, Apple or Windows, there's a tablet here for you. We've also included a handy buyers guide to help you choose – see the page three.

The new Microsoft Surface Pro has been announced and we're waiting to get our hands on Microsoft's latest creation. We'll be sure to update this article once we've reviewed it. If you don't fancy a tablet, why not see our best laptops of 2017 article.

1. Microsoft Surface Pro 4

The Surface Pro 4 is a fantastic laptop replacement – it's in a true class of its own. It has one of the best styluses out there and has a lot of processing power for intensive tasks. When used with its keyboard, the Surface Pro 4 becomes a powerhouse multitasking machine, where its integration with Windows 10 really shines through. If you're looking for the ultimate Windows 10 portable experience, the Surface Pro 4 is an excellent choice.

Key specs – Processor: Dual-core 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U; Screen size: 12.3in; Screen resolution: 2,736 x 1,824; Storage: 256GB; Size: 292 x 201 x 8mm, Weight: 1.37kg (inc keyboard & power brick); Operating system: Windows 10

Read our full Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review for details.

2. Apple iPad Pro 9.7in

The iPad Pro 9.7in is one of the best tablets Apple has ever made. With its powerful processor, high-quality screen, speakers and even camera, there's very little competition for the iPad Pro 9.7in. It's smaller than the 12.9in variant, making it much less awkward. It doesn't quite replace a laptop, but its capabilities are vast, making it one of the best tablets on the market today.

Key specs - Processor: Dual-core 2.16GHz Apple A9X; Screen size: 9.7in; Screen resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Storage: 32/128/256GB; Size: 240 x 170 x 6.1mm; Weight: 437g; Operating system: iOS 10

Read our full Apple iPad Pro 9.7in review for details.

3. Apple iPad Pro 12.9in

The iPad Pro 12.9in is an extremely large tablet with a very high-resolution screen, amazing speakers and a good battery life. With its additional accessories, including the Apple Pencil, the tablet becomes a useful tool that can be used in different scenarios. If you're an artist, or seeking a big tablet, the iPad Pro 12.9in is a fantastic pick.

Key specs – Processor: Dual-core 2.16GHz Apple A9X; Screen size: 12.9in; Screen resolution: 2,732 x 2,048; Storage: 32/128GB; Size (WDH): 221 x 6.9 x 306mm; Weight: 713g; Operating system: iOS 10

Read our full Apple iPad Pro 12.9in review for details.

4. Apple iPad Air 2

The iPad Air 2 is a thin and yet powerful tablet for its price. The Air 2 comes with Touch ID and has a relatively fast processor, useful for multitasking and browsing, while its integration with iOS works flawlessly and provides a smooth experience. A worthy tablet, and still a fantastic iPad to purchase.

Key specs - Processor: Tri-core 1.5GHz Apple A8X; Screen size: 9.7in, Screen resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Storage: 16/32/64/128GB; Size (WDH): 169.5 x 6.1 x 240mm; Weight: 437g; Operating system: iOS 10

Read our full Apple iPad Air 2 review for details.

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 binned its 16:9 display for a 4:3 ratio, making it compete directly with the Apple iPad Air 2. Its resolution and colour accuracy are impressive for a tablet of its size. It runs on Android fluidly and has a premium build quality, making it a great iOS alternative.

Key specs – Processor: Octa-core 1.9GHz + 1.3GHz Samsung Exynos Octa 5433; Screen size: 9.7in; Screen resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Storage: 32GB; Size (WDH): 169 x 5.6 x 237mm, Weight: 389g, Operating system: Android 6.0.1

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 review for details.

6. Apple iPad mini 4

The iPad mini 4 is one of the best compact tablets Apple has ever produced. It has a fantastic display, a decent processor and is ultra portable at only 299g. This makes it a great tablet to take on the go. In comparison to other Apple products, the mini 4 is aimed at those who value portability over speed.

Key specs – Processor: Dual-core 1.5GHz Apple A8; Screen size: 7.9in; Screen resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Storage: 16/64/128GB; Size: 134 x 6.1 x 203mm; Weight: 299g; Operating system: iOS 10

Read our full Apple iPad mini 4 review for details.

7. Asus ZenPad 3S 10

The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 has a gorgeous design and an impressive IPS display. It's a good iPad alternative, and if found for less than £300, it's a better buy than the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7in, which is also highly regarded for its performance.

Key specs – Processor: Hexa-core 2.1GHz MediaTek MT8176; Screen size: 9.7in; Screen resolution: 2,048 x 1,536; Storage: 32GB; Size (WDH): 163.7 x 7.15 x 240.5mm; Weight: 430g; Operating system: Android 6 ZenUI

Read our full Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review for details.

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8. Google Pixel C

The portable and elegant Google Pixel C is a great tablet for single task working and multimedia playback. It has an impressive battery life and coupled with its keyboard (sold separately), it's great for long commutes. As a Google device, it receives Android updates extremely quickly, and you'll be able to experience true vanilla Android. Unfortunately, its OS does limit its use, meaning it isn't quite a laptop replacement.

Key specs – Processor: Octa-core 1.9GHz Tegra X1; Screen size: 10.2in; Screen resolution: 2,560 x 1,800; Storage: 32/64GB; Size (WDH): 179 x 7 x 242mm; Weight: 520g, Operating system: Android 6.0.1

Read our full Google Pixel C review for details

( Source: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tablets/1403363/best-tablet-2017-buying-guide-the-best-tablets-of-2017)

Does Apple Really Hold the Monopoly in the Tablet Segment?

 By Achal Mehrotra 

When Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc. spoke about the company's development strategy way back in 1993, the vision was very simple. Apple's aim was to 'put an incredibly great computer in a book that you can learn how to use in 20 minutes and carry around with you without having to hook up to anything and yet be in communication with other computer users'. This is very much in keeping with the rumors that the iPad design was on the drawing board much ahead of the iPhone that saw its first release in 2007, fact that was later confirmed by Jobs himself.

The iPad is a line of tablet computers running on an iOS designed and marketed by Apple. The first version of the iPad was released with much fanfare and expectation in April 2010 followed by updated versions almost every year. It was the first successful tablet computer that the world had ever laid eyes on! Within the short span of six years, the market has been flooded with tablet computers from major tech companies all having their fair share of public interest. Select models of the iPad include cellular connectivity and built in Wi-Fi; the user interface of the iPhone is built around a multi-touch screen that includes a virtual keyboard. World over more than 300 million iPads have been sold and it is second in sales revenues to the Android based tablets since 2014.

Just as email revolutionized communication between people, the iPad has made people rethink the way they work. The ease-of-use and 'on-the-move' features of latest models have enabled professionals to plan, schedule, manage, draw, sketch, design, paint and model their work depending on the requirement and time frame. For example, an architect showing initial sketches or plans of a construction design no longer needs to carry around cumbersome rolls of drawings and blue prints when all he needs to do is put the whole thing down on the iPad and show it off to a client. That's not all. Discussions, changes, additions and deletions can all be recorded and carried out instantly without the need of confinement to a location.

In short, the iPad has become a workplace central to both professionals and clients. A quick look at the advantages of an iPad over a laptop brings these to mind.

• The brand value and name of Apple

• Portability

• Less expensive

• Light-weight

• Low electricity consumption

The iPad Pro released in 2016 and was immediately liked and critiqued equally by customers. Ironically, the launch of the 12.9 inch tablet was quickly followed by the announcement of a 9.7 inch iPad Pro launch to the dismay of many who had acquired the 12.9 inch version. But a smaller screen-size does not always upstage the larger version which has many pluses to its credit, chief among them being the 4GB RAM as compared to the 2GB that the smaller version provides. The other important factor in favor of the 12.9 is the faster transfer speed.

Apple has been facing stiff competition from other tablet makers like Acer, HP, Lenovo and Samsung and the Windows 10 operating system has been gaining ground over Apple's own iOS as well as the Android, so it's advisable to really have all the facts in hand before getting down to buying a tablet. Interestingly, Apple's General Counsel Bruce Sewell suffered a malfunction of his iPad Pro while testifying at the US House Judiciary Committee hearing on the balance between 'privacy and security' in the legal case that Apple is fighting against the FBI which has asked Apple to unlock the phone of a shooter who killed 14 people in California last year. Though not a major fault and seemingly related to the auto-lock timer on the device, it nevertheless outlined the fault at a very important time. To know more about iPad air 3 release date, please check our website.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 : Slim, Lightweight Tablet Travels Well

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 : Slim, Lightweight Tablet Travels Well

                                                                                                          

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 was one of our tablets of choice in the past, and its successor is here to make it an even better option. The Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 comes with a smaller 8.0-inch display, which makes it more portable without sacrificing too much on screen real estate. It’s also only 5.6 mm thick and 265 grams.

Don’t mistake it for the “little guy” in the playground, though. It has plenty of power to keep you going through all your tasks. It may be a bit too similar to an iPad, but it’s still a great Android tablet that many of you will enjoy.

Specs

• 8.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 1536 x 2048 resolution, 320ppi
• 1.9Ghz octa-core Samsung Exynos 5433 processor
• 3GB of RAM
• 32/64GB of-on board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
• 8MP rear camera, 2.1MP front camera
• Non-removable 4000mAh battery
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• 198.6 x 134.8 x 5.6mm, 265g

Read more

• Opinion: Does the Galaxy Tab S2 have things going for it… or against?
• Impressions: the Galaxy Tab S2 is a curious “top-tier” tablet
• Galaxy Tab S2 vs Galaxy Tab S: what’s changed?

Slim, Lightweight Tablet Travels Well

Weighing less than 1 pound, the Galaxy Tab S2 is just .22 inches thick, so it can slide easily into a backpack, briefcase, or handbag for easy travel. The lightweight design also makes the tablet easy to hold for watching movies or playing games.

Be More Productive with Microsoft Office Tools

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 comes with all the tools you need to be productive. Review and save changes in Word and make edits in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. You can even work on the same document on multiple devices without losing any changes or formatting.

Advanced Multitasking Tools Get the Job Done

The Galaxy Tab S2 offers a Multi Window feature that lets you open two applications side by side****, so you can get more done. Browse pictures while watching a movie or shopping online, or write emails while referencing documents and reports. You can also drag content from one window to another.

Fingerprint Scanning for Secure, Easy Access

The integrated fingerprint scanner on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 makes unlocking your tablet, signing into websites, and authorizing payments as quick and secure as touching the home key with your finger*****. The fingerprint scanner ensures you have easy access to your information while keeping unauthorized users out.

Built-in Cameras for Video Chats and Pictures

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 offers dual cameras: a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with Auto Focus and a 2.1-megapixel camera on the front. Take high-quality pictures and video or video chat with friends, family, and colleagues

Premium Content All in One Place

Customize your Galaxy Tab S2 with the apps you use most. The Samsung Galaxy Essentials widget provides a collection of premium complimentary apps optimized for your tablet screen. Select and download the apps you want to instantly upgrade your tablet experience.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 :The Most Superior Mobile Phone at The Time

The just released Galaxy Note 7 has become the first handset from Samsung to feature iris scanning technology, which could possibly pave the way for the company to do away with other security methods, such as PIN, pattern, simple swipe, and even fingerprint, even if that is quite unlikely.With iris scanning arriving in the Galaxy Note 7, you don’t need to touch the device to verify your identity and can access the phone by just looking at the screen. For the uninitiated, iris scanning uses mathematical pattern recognition of images of the iris – the thin, colored ring of your eye that opens and shuts the pupil to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina. Just like your fingerprints, your iris pattern is also uniquely different and cannot be changed or replicated, making devices with iris scanning technology highly secure.

Now, in a post on its website, Samsung explains the hardware and technology behind its iris scanner in the Galaxy Note 7. According to the company, the device stores your registered iris information as an encrypted code safely in its hardware using its KNOX security platform. Whenever you want to access content, such as a protected app, the device first captures your iris pattern for recognition, extracts and digitizes it, and then proceeds to match it with the encrypted code to provide access. You can be sure that no one else apart from you can access your device in case it is stolen or lost because the Note 7 registers the iris information of only one person.

Samsung has announced Galaxy Note 7 Flagship. Its going to be called Galaxy Note 7 instead of Galaxy Note 6 as we rumoured earlier. This is one of the most anticipated smartphone of 2016, it will come in four different color and have dual-curved edge display. The phone also packs an upgraded S Pen that can be used as translator and can easy great gif images. This time Galaxy Note also have IP68 water and dust resistance which will certainly improve productivity. The release date of Note7 is confirmed now, pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has begun from August 3 (for US) and as per details they will deliver them by August 19. The price for Note 7 will start from $849.99 USD and will varies 20-30 bucks depending on carrier.

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As per the latest data, Samsung Galaxy S7 is one of the biggest flagship phone till now in terms of sales and now company has big expectations from Galaxy Note 7 as well. This clearly shows that company has done tremendous job in recent times. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are the best smartphone devices with premium built in design and powerful hardware. This year as well we are going to have most advanced Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone. At iGalaxyS7, we are going to talk about next generation mobile phones which are going to change the way you think and use them. They are going to change the way you think and do things forever. However, the global Samsung page - alongside Samsung India, Samsung China, and Samsung Russia - shows the presence of a hybrid dual-SIM card slot. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Dual-SIM Variant Listed in Select Countries Including India  Shekhar Thakran , 3 August 2016

Which markets will receive the dual-SIM variant is not clear

Samsung unveiled its smartphone Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday and most of the phone's features turned out to be in line with earlier leaks. At the event, Samsung did not announce whether the smartphone will have a dual-SIM variant. However, the global Samsung page - alongside Samsung India, Samsung China, and Samsung Russia - shows the presence of a hybrid dual-SIM card slot. In the meanwhile, the Samsung UK and Samsung Italy pages show a single SIM card slot.

As we can see in the image above, taken from the Samsung India website, the presence of second SIM card slot is plainly marked for users to utilise instead of the microSD card. To recall, the Galaxy Note 7 supports microSD cards (up to 256GB). The image seen below on the other hand, taken from the Samsung Italy site, shows a rather similar card slot, however, with no space or marking for the second SIM card - indicating such a card slot can only be used for a single SIM card.

As of now, there is no word about a dual-SIM variant of Galaxy Note 7 in other markets, or exactly which markets will get such a variant. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to be launched in India on August 11, however, no pricing details are available yet. It is also uncertain whether the company will bring the dual-SIM variant to India.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sports some impressive features and specifications, such as the 5.7-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display and S Pen stylus. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890 SoC options for different regions, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also sports an iris scanner feature, which isn't the first time a manufacturer has offered the feature, but the first time Samsung has on a smartphone.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sports some impressive features and specifications, such as the 5.7-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display and S Pen stylus. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890 SoC options for different regions, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also sports an iris scanner feature, which isn't the first time a manufacturer has offered the feature, but the first time Samsung has on a smartphone.

Take a look at just what the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 offers that's new, making the smartphone unique both in the company's own lineup as well as the global smartphone market. Here are the five new features of the Galaxy Note 7 that you need to know about:

1. Iris scanner

As we mentioned, other manufacturers have included this feature before, and even Samsung had implemented the iris scanner on its Galaxy Tab Iris tablet. However, this is Samsung's first smartphone to feature an Iris Scanner. The iris scanner feature lets you unlock the smartphone by looking at it, and according to the company's claims, it is more secure than a fingerprint scanner (which is also available on the phone).

2. Upgraded S Pen

Samsung's S Pen stylus is synonymous with the Note series but this time around it has seen a major upgrade. Now the stylus is not only dust and water resistant with IP68 certification, it also has a finer point with a tip which is 0.7mm smaller than its predecessor. The pressure sensitivity on S Pen has also been increased to 4,096 levels from 2,048 on earlier models. In terms of software that goes along with the stylus, you can now create gif images out of videos with the help of S Pen and other additions include new Air Command functions for magnifying and translation.

3. Samsung Cloud

Samsung unveiled its cloud service named Samsung Cloud at the Galaxy Note 7's launch event, and the smartphone is the first to come with access to the service. Samsung is giving buyers of the phablet users 15GB of free storage to backup the data on their devices. Apart from backup, the cloud service also allows for easy transfer of data, apps, settings, and layouts between devices.

4. Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 became the first smartphone to feature Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which was unveiled last month and is said to be the strongest glass the popular glassmaker has made yet. The company has even claimed that the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 in its internal lab tests survived up to 80 percent of the time when dropped face-down from a height of up to 1.6 metres.

5. HDR streaming

Samsung's latest entry to the Galaxy Note series is also the first smartphone to support content streaming in High Dynamic Range or HDR. The South Korean smartphone manufacturer has partnered with Amazon to provide HDR streaming on Samsung Galaxy Note 7. In order to make this possible, the company took its expertise in TV manufacturing and adapted the technology to its mobile phone chipset.

Along with iris scanning technology, the Galaxy Note 7 offers a separate Secure Folder for storing private apps and files that can be accessed using your fingerprint, iris scanner, pattern, or PIN. You can use the Secure Folder to keep your private and personal information, like your banking details, completely separate on the device, as well as block access to specific games or content for children. If this sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is similar to Samsung’s KNOX security platform found on its other devices that allows you to manage two different profiles for work and normal usage.

So, these are official specifications of upcoming Galaxy Note 6 / Note 7. From these specifications, it looks like the most superior mobile phone at the time. The Galaxy Note 7 is the sole version that has been launched, however its comes with outstanding design with having dual Edge curved display. The phone has easy to handle (with single hand) and lighter in weight. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Full Specifications

This time Samsung is preparing Exynos as well as Snapdragon variant of Note7, as per the rumours Samsung will launch Snapdragon 821 variant for USA and Exynos 8893 variant for Global Smartphone. Here we have most expected specifications for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note smartphones.

Smartphone	Galaxy Note 7
Display	5.7 inches SUPER AMOLED 1440 X 2560 pixels resolution,
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
Features	Always-on display, Stylus, Force touch with TouchWIZ UI
Dimensions	153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 168 grams
SIM	Nano SIM, Samsung Pay
OS	Android OS
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 / Exynos 8993
GPU	Adreno 530, Mali-T880 MP12
RAM	4 GB RAM
Storage	64GB internal, Micro SD support up to 256GB
Camera	12 MP f/1.7 Primary, 5 MP front camera,
Networks & Connectivity	GSM / HSPA / LTE, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, BDS, v4.2 Bluetooth, USB Type-C
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Barometer, Fingerprint, SpO2, Heart Rate, Iris Eye Scanner
Battery	3500 mAh Non-Removable
Colors	Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl, Black Sapphire

Source : http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/samsung-galaxy-note-7-top-5-new-features-868546

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 :The Most Superior Mobile Phone at The Time

The just released Galaxy Note 7 has become the first handset from Samsung to feature iris scanning technology, which could possibly pave the way for the company to do away with other security methods, such as PIN, pattern, simple swipe, and even fingerprint, even if that is quite unlikely.With iris scanning arriving in the Galaxy Note 7, you don’t need to touch the device to verify your identity and can access the phone by just looking at the screen. For the uninitiated, iris scanning uses mathematical pattern recognition of images of the iris – the thin, colored ring of your eye that opens and shuts the pupil to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina. Just like your fingerprints, your iris pattern is also uniquely different and cannot be changed or replicated, making devices with iris scanning technology highly secure.

Now, in a post on its website, Samsung explains the hardware and technology behind its iris scanner in the Galaxy Note 7. According to the company, the device stores your registered iris information as an encrypted code safely in its hardware using its KNOX security platform. Whenever you want to access content, such as a protected app, the device first captures your iris pattern for recognition, extracts and digitizes it, and then proceeds to match it with the encrypted code to provide access. You can be sure that no one else apart from you can access your device in case it is stolen or lost because the Note 7 registers the iris information of only one person.

Samsung has announced Galaxy Note 7 Flagship. Its going to be called Galaxy Note 7 instead of Galaxy Note 6 as we rumoured earlier. This is one of the most anticipated smartphone of 2016, it will come in four different color and have dual-curved edge display. The phone also packs an upgraded S Pen that can be used as translator and can easy great gif images. This time Galaxy Note also have IP68 water and dust resistance which will certainly improve productivity. The release date of Note7 is confirmed now, pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has begun from August 3 (for US) and as per details they will deliver them by August 19. The price for Note 7 will start from $849.99 USD and will varies 20-30 bucks depending on carrier.

As per the latest data, Samsung Galaxy S7 is one of the biggest flagship phone till now in terms of sales and now company has big expectations from Galaxy Note 7 as well. This clearly shows that company has done tremendous job in recent times. The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are the best smartphone devices with premium built in design and powerful hardware. This year as well we are going to have most advanced Galaxy Note 7 Smartphone. At iGalaxyS7, we are going to talk about next generation mobile phones which are going to change the way you think and use them. They are going to change the way you think and do things forever. However, the global Samsung page - alongside Samsung India, Samsung China, and Samsung Russia - shows the presence of a hybrid dual-SIM card slot. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Dual-SIM Variant Listed in Select Countries Including India  Shekhar Thakran , 3 August 2016

Which markets will receive the dual-SIM variant is not clear

Samsung unveiled its smartphone Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday and most of the phone's features turned out to be in line with earlier leaks. At the event, Samsung did not announce whether the smartphone will have a dual-SIM variant. However, the global Samsung page - alongside Samsung India, Samsung China, and Samsung Russia - shows the presence of a hybrid dual-SIM card slot. In the meanwhile, the Samsung UK and Samsung Italy pages show a single SIM card slot.

As we can see in the image above, taken from the Samsung India website, the presence of second SIM card slot is plainly marked for users to utilise instead of the microSD card. To recall, the Galaxy Note 7 supports microSD cards (up to 256GB). The image seen below on the other hand, taken from the Samsung Italy site, shows a rather similar card slot, however, with no space or marking for the second SIM card - indicating such a card slot can only be used for a single SIM card.

As of now, there is no word about a dual-SIM variant of Galaxy Note 7 in other markets, or exactly which markets will get such a variant. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to be launched in India on August 11, however, no pricing details are available yet. It is also uncertain whether the company will bring the dual-SIM variant to India.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sports some impressive features and specifications, such as the 5.7-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display and S Pen stylus. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890 SoC options for different regions, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also sports an iris scanner feature, which isn't the first time a manufacturer has offered the feature, but the first time Samsung has on a smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sports some impressive features and specifications, such as the 5.7-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) dual-edge Super Amoled display and S Pen stylus. The smartphone comes with Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890 SoC options for different regions, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also sports an iris scanner feature, which isn't the first time a manufacturer has offered the feature, but the first time Samsung has on a smartphone.

Take a look at just what the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 offers that's new, making the smartphone unique both in the company's own lineup as well as the global smartphone market. Here are the five new features of the Galaxy Note 7 that you need to know about:

1. Iris scanner

As we mentioned, other manufacturers have included this feature before, and even Samsung had implemented the iris scanner on its Galaxy Tab Iris tablet. However, this is Samsung's first smartphone to feature an Iris Scanner. The iris scanner feature lets you unlock the smartphone by looking at it, and according to the company's claims, it is more secure than a fingerprint scanner (which is also available on the phone).

2. Upgraded S Pen

Samsung's S Pen stylus is synonymous with the Note series but this time around it has seen a major upgrade. Now the stylus is not only dust and water resistant with IP68 certification, it also has a finer point with a tip which is 0.7mm smaller than its predecessor. The pressure sensitivity on S Pen has also been increased to 4,096 levels from 2,048 on earlier models. In terms of software that goes along with the stylus, you can now create gif images out of videos with the help of S Pen and other additions include new Air Command functions for magnifying and translation.

3. Samsung Cloud

Samsung unveiled its cloud service named Samsung Cloud at the Galaxy Note 7's launch event, and the smartphone is the first to come with access to the service. Samsung is giving buyers of the phablet users 15GB of free storage to backup the data on their devices. Apart from backup, the cloud service also allows for easy transfer of data, apps, settings, and layouts between devices.

4. Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 became the first smartphone to feature Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which was unveiled last month and is said to be the strongest glass the popular glassmaker has made yet. The company has even claimed that the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 in its internal lab tests survived up to 80 percent of the time when dropped face-down from a height of up to 1.6 metres.

5. HDR streaming

Samsung's latest entry to the Galaxy Note series is also the first smartphone to support content streaming in High Dynamic Range or HDR. The South Korean smartphone manufacturer has partnered with Amazon to provide HDR streaming on Samsung Galaxy Note 7. In order to make this possible, the company took its expertise in TV manufacturing and adapted the technology to its mobile phone chipset.

Along with iris scanning technology, the Galaxy Note 7 offers a separate Secure Folder for storing private apps and files that can be accessed using your fingerprint, iris scanner, pattern, or PIN. You can use the Secure Folder to keep your private and personal information, like your banking details, completely separate on the device, as well as block access to specific games or content for children. If this sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is similar to Samsung’s KNOX security platform found on its other devices that allows you to manage two different profiles for work and normal usage.

So, these are official specifications of upcoming Galaxy Note 6 / Note 7. From these specifications, it looks like the most superior mobile phone at the time. The Galaxy Note 7 is the sole version that has been launched, however its comes with outstanding design with having dual Edge curved display. The phone has easy to handle (with single hand) and lighter in weight. 

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Full Specifications

This time Samsung is preparing Exynos as well as Snapdragon variant of Note7, as per the rumours Samsung will launch Snapdragon 821 variant for USA and Exynos 8893 variant for Global Smartphone. Here we have most expected specifications for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note smartphones.

Smartphone	Galaxy Note 7
Display	5.7 inches SUPER AMOLED 1440 X 2560 pixels resolution,
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
Features	Always-on display, Stylus, Force touch with TouchWIZ UI
Dimensions	153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 168 grams
SIM	Nano SIM, Samsung Pay
OS	Android OS
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 / Exynos 8993
GPU	Adreno 530, Mali-T880 MP12
RAM	4 GB RAM
Storage	64GB internal, Micro SD support up to 256GB
Camera	12 MP f/1.7 Primary, 5 MP front camera,
Networks & Connectivity	GSM / HSPA / LTE, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, BDS, v4.2 Bluetooth, USB Type-C
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Barometer, Fingerprint, SpO2, Heart Rate, Iris Eye Scanner
Battery	3500 mAh Non-Removable
Colors	Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl, Black Sapphire

Source : http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/samsung-galaxy-note-7-top-5-new-features-868546