Global launch of recycled Galaxy Note 7 mooted
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 12:13:53
Samsung has long been rumoured to be recycling the millions of recalled Galaxy Note 7 handsets it collected last year and re-releasing them in a refurbished form. And while the newly minted Note Fan Edition is set to arrive in its native South Korea later this week, the chances of an international rollout were uncertain.
In spite of this, the manufacturer has recently said that it will make a decision on whether or not to sell the handset worldwide further down the line. This is good news, as it means that it has not ruled out a broader release and could well create a cut price, high end option to compete with other phablets.
The Note Fan Edition will sell for the equivalent of £470 when it hits stores on the 7th of July, which makes it a lot more affordable than the original Note 7 which arrived in mid-2016. Its specifications are expected to be largely identical, with a 5.7 inch display, Exynos 8890 chipset and 4GB of RAM all on the cards.
The biggest change is the battery, which is a smaller 3200mAh cell that should not have any of the combustion issues of the 3500mAh alternative that was used in the first iteration of the Note 7.
Some observers are dubious about whether Samsung will be able to repair its reputation and recoup some of its losses associated with the botched Note 7 launch by introducing the Note Fan Edition. However, there is little doubt that the recycling and refurbishment route is the most sustainable and green approach that the firm could have taken.
If this device catches on, perhaps more people will want to sell their old phones and buy refurbished second hand units, rather than opting for a brand new model.
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