Recent reports suggest consumers may have to shell out upwards of $900 for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. The device’s launch event was announced Tuesday and according to rumors, consumers should expect the device to include a host of new and updated features. But will these features drive the price of the Galaxy Note 7 up? Likely not, if the prices of older Galaxy Note handsets are any indication.
Since its inception, the Galaxy Note line has always been one of Samsung’s most expensive smartphones. It has traditionally been pricier than devices in the Galaxy S line due to its larger display and additional features, such as the S-Pen stylus. However, the smartphone has pretty consistently sold for between $700 and $800 since the first Galaxy Note hit the market.
If prior pricing is any indication, the Galaxy Note 7 may sell for a price similar to more recent handsets, like the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy Note 4. Here’s a rundown of prices for current and prior devices in the Galaxy Note line and some of their standout features.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The Galaxy Note 7 will be announced Aug. 2. Recent reports indicate the device may sell for around €849, which directly converts to around $910 at current conversion rates. The Galaxy Note 7 is expected to include standout features, such as a USB Type-C port and an iris scanner.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launched in August 2015, selling for between $699.99 and $739.99 unlocked, depending on the carrier. The Galaxy Note 5 included standout features including 4GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture and a 3,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launched in September 2014, selling for between $699.99 and $825.99 unlocked, depending on the carrier. The Galaxy Note 4 included standout features such as a Quad HD display and a metal frame.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launched in September 2013, selling for between $699 and $730 unlocked, depending on the carrier. The Galaxy Note 3 included standout features such as upgraded software functions for the S-Pen and a faux-leather textured back panel.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 launched in September 2012, selling for around $700, depending on the carrier. The Galaxy Note 2’s features included multi-window software functionality.
Samsung Galaxy Note
The Samsung Galaxy Note launched in October 2011, selling for around $649 and $750 , depending on the carrier. The Galaxy Note’s phablet-sized 5.3-inch display and an S-Pen stylus stood out from other devices at the time.
