Samsung Galaxy Note 7 With 6GB RAM And 128GB Storage Headed To China

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During the run-up to the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, there were rumors that the smartphone would ship with 6GB of RAM and perhaps a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor. However, when the Galaxy Note 7 was officially introduced earlier this week, its specs more closely aligned with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, meaning a Snapdragon 820 processor and “just” 4GB of RAM.

However, it appears that there was some merit to those earlier rumors — a version of the Galaxy Note 7 will arrive on the Chinese market with 6GB of RAM. And that’s not all; Samsung is also doubling maximum internal RAM capacity from 64GB to a more capacious 128GB. News of this supercharged Galaxy Note 7 comes from China’s TENAA regulatory agency, which is the equivalent to the United State Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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It remains to be seen if this Galaxy Note 7 will make its way to the U.S., and we definitely have our doubts about the possibility. The Galaxy Note 7 is already priced in the stratosphere, ringing in at $849.99 off-contract at T-Mobile and $879.99 at AT&T. 6GB of RAM and`128GB of UFS 2.0 storage could easily push that price tag to $1,000, which is mind-boggling for a smartphone.

Even if we don’t receive this ultra-spec’d Galaxy Note 7, there’s still a lot to love. The smartphone has the same premium materials and tight construction of its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge siblings and a gorgeous 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display. You’ll also find the same well-regarded 12MP rear camera and a 5MP front facing camera. Other features include a 3,500 mAh battery, Cat 12 LTE modem, IP68 water/dust resistance, and an iris scanner for added security.

As we mentioned previously, U.S. customers who purchase a Galaxy Note 7 can have a choice of a free 256GB microSDHC or Gear Fit2. To see HotHardware’s hands-on look at the Galaxy Note 7, be sure to check out our article here.

Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill

Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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