Should Samsung keep the Galaxy Note? Pros and cons

A growing number of reports strongly suggest that we’ve seen the final installment in Samsung’s Galaxy Note range. The latest such report says that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, which was only released last August, will be the last Note in the phablet family. Going forward, Samsung will move the resources used to develop the Note to the list of folding phones. In addition, the S Pen, the defining feature of the note, also finds its way into the fold.

The Galaxy Note was a groundbreaking phone in its heyday that set the tone for what smartphones would ultimately become. Almost every modern phone owes something to the Galaxy Note series. While it makes business sense for Samsung to consolidate its lineup of flagship devices, the prospect of losing the note makes us feel like we are feeling it.

Should Samsung pack or store the Galaxy Note? Here are some pros and cons for the Galaxy Note and its future.

Galaxy Note: we need it!

Status symbol. The Samsung Galaxy Note has been the absolute pinnacle of smartphone design and technology for many years. Carrying a phone meant you had the best, most powerful phone you could buy with you. It was a status symbol for those who could afford it. We’d hate it if such a showpiece disappeared from the market.

Pen support. The S Pen pen is still a rare feature among smartphones. While a handful of mid-range devices from LG and Motorola happen to have a pen, only a few have the Galaxy Note’s Bluetooth-enabled power pen. Losing the S Pen would be a shame, especially for power users. There is currently talk of the S Pen becoming an optional accessory for Samsung’s foldable phones. It’s not the same at all.

Not everyone wants a foldable phone.

Technology showcase. Samsung used the Galaxy Note a lot to showcase its best tech. The phone came with the best chips, cameras, and a powerful blend of software to make everything work together seamlessly. We’ve named the Galaxy Note 10 Plus one of the best smartphones of all time, and the Note series often makes it into the top 10 annual lists.

Foldable objects are not a substitute for information. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a stunning device that is capable of multitasking with the best, but it’s a completely different form factor than the Note series. Not everyone wants a foldable phone. Additionally, the Z Fold 2 was amazingly expensive at $ 2,000 and would need new glass to support the S Pen. That would only add to the cost.

Galaxy Note: time for it

Too similar to S. When Samsung started offering multiple screen sizes for the Galaxy S series, there was little room to distinguish the larger Galaxy S and the Galaxy Note. This year, the 6.7-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra was almost the same size as the 6.9-inch Galaxy Note 20. In addition, the internal chips and many camera functions were transferred from the S20 to the Note 20. This left little to separate the other two other than the S-pin.

Who needs the pen It’s easy to wonder how often the S Pen pen is used by Galaxy Note owners. Was it most, many, some? I’ve owned many of the Galaxy Note devices over the years and hardly ever used the pen that came with them. If no one is using the pen, there is little reason to keep making the phone. Samsung certainly has the data to make that decision. According to reports, Samsung will currently make the S Pen available as an accessory for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 when the foldable model hits the market next year.

Too expensive. Along with the gigantic screen of the Galaxy Note came a gigantic price tag. The cost of the Galaxy Note series has skyrocketed in recent years, with some variants costing $ 1,600. In the time of the pandemic, interest in expensive phones seems to be low.

Foldable parts are the next real advancement in screen technology.

Not the trendsetter it used to be. Once the big fad took hold, other phone manufacturers quickly launched their own gigantic devices. Now the market is full of widescreen smartphones that offer split screen multitasking and tremendous battery life. In addition, companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, Huawei and others have done more to introduce innovative camera and charging technologies for their devices. While the Note 20 Ultra was a solid offering, it didn’t feel like the design and engineering showpiece of the old Notes. It felt more like a different take on the Galaxy S line. Most importantly, the secondary, smaller Note 20 felt like a tired makeover that wasn’t breaking new ground.

Foldables are the way to go. The industry – and Samsung – have done everything to improve display technology. We now have 120 Hz displays on most flagships and the ability to watch content in HDR or Dolby quality. Foldable devices are the next real evolution in display technology, and Samsung has plenty of room for innovation there. We saw a big jump between the original Z Fold and the Z Fold 2 while the Galaxy Z Flip offered its own spin on things. If Samsung can cut down the space on the Z Fold 3 a bit, it could be the Samsung Galaxy Note replacement we need.

Also read: I respect the Galaxy Note very much – but I won’t miss it

Samsung is mom … for now

Samsung has not commented on the rumors about its future products. It certainly hasn’t confirmed the latest repot that the note took its course. We’ll find out soon, however. According to reports, the Galaxy S21 is about to launch. Samsung usually introduced the Galaxy S line at the end of February. The 2021 Galaxy S21 series may have all the affirmations we need for the future of the Galaxy Note, depending on the number of devices included.

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