# Fabulous Phablet Upgrades The New Samsung Phablet Features Improved Processing Power and Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-phablet References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/samsung-note-7-launch/44697/) & [samsungmobilepress](https://www.samsungmobilepress.com/press/Samsung----Unveils-the-New-Galaxy-Note7-the-Intelligent-Smartphone-That-Thinks-Big?2016-08-02) The latest and greatest Galaxy Note 7 is a truly spectacular [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7) phablet that is well and truly a high-end offering, seeing as how it offers a highly significant set of performance upgrades whilst also boasting the kind of design that made the Samsung [Edge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-s25-edge) smartphone such a phenomenal success. What's great about this particular Samsung phablet is that it is the first Samsung device to be fully equipped with an iris scanner, which scans your iris rather than your fingerprints for the sake of security. The device comes powered by an uncompromisingly fast octa-core [Exynos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch7) processor in the global market and a Snapdragon 820 processor in the USA, with this setup working in conjunction with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. This Samsung phablet's suite of performance features combined with its elegant, Samsung Edge-inspired design will make it a hit among anyone looking for a new phablet. vious models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Improved Phablet Design:** The Samsung Edge-inspired design of the Galaxy Note 7 presents an opportunity for phone manufacturers to create disruptive design innovations in the phablet market. - **Iris Scanning Security:** With the introduction of iris scanning technology in the Galaxy Note 7, there is a clear opportunity for companies to develop and improve upon this security feature in future devices. - **Increased Processing Power in Phablets:** The Galaxy Note 7's upgrade to the octa-core Exynos processor provides a clear opportunity for firms in the mobile technology industry to create even faster and more efficient processing capabilities in phablet devices. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Electronics Industry:** The development and release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 presents opportunities for firms within the mobile electronics industry to improve existing technology and create new, more innovative products. - **Security Technology Industry:** The introduction of iris scanning technology in the Galaxy Note 7 provides an opportunity for firms in the security technology industry to build upon this technology and develop even more advanced security features. - **Design Industry:** The success of the Samsung Edge-inspired design of the Galaxy Note 7 offers an opportunity for firms in the design industry to create new and exciting designs for mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Multi-Screen Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7.md) - [Ultra High-Resolution Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s22.md) - [Robust Power-Sharing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe.md) - [Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-tab-s9.md) - [Foldable Device Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-unveiled.md) - [Upcoming Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-s24.md) - [Productive Physically Flexible Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold4.md) - [Flipping High-Power Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-flip6.md) - [Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-se.md)