So you refused to read the XDA review? Why? That review did not only buried Samsung with some factual data, it also showed how some popular youtube reviewers changed their mind very quickly about the note 7.
Also, the authors and some XDA staff were on r/android praising anandtech and their review process, and how they are the only ones to care about being factual and objective about their reviews.
Anandtech's POV is all based about the data. It's very easy to disprove, if they are wrong. Of course, informed opinions based on facts might not suit your agenda. Ignore my opinion. Read the XDA link. Go to r/android. Actually use the devices.
If it doesn't bother you, it's ok. But it doesn't change the fact that it is slower than any flagship released from any other company in the last 12 months. That doesn't mean that it is slow. But it is slower than everybody else on any single relevant task.
It's a bit odd to call out all reviewers, except anandtech, for being unfairly biased towards the note 7....and then proceed to end your posted with your own biases.
I read anandtech review. I used to love their reviews...but I have become jaded with them more and more. What was once the best review site on the net, is now filled with bias. I mean, for example, they call out Samsung for having a stale design, in the second year of their sesifn language. Did they call out Apple? No
I also read several other review, all highly positive. Even the verge rated it extremely well, which is saying something.
In the past year alone, I have owned the 6s plus, 6p, s7 edge, lg g5 briefly, and now the note 7.
The note 7 is shaping up to be the rare phone that I don't have a complaint with. It's fast, the software (touchwize plus Android) finally mesh together and I actually like it, great camera, amazing screen, incredible build, and the best ergonomics of any phone this size. Top that off with note features than any other phone on the market (whether you use them or not).
I am inclined to disagree with you that the note 7 is slower than a 12 month old phone. Comparing it to the iPhone is a poor choice. If your going to do that, take into account the extra features and different ways the operating systems perform. The way iOS "multitasks" alone accounts for the speed in which it reopens apps in these YouTube face offs. Look it up, do you own research, and you'll understand the difference. iOS doesn't multitasks the same, and is limited in instances as a result.
I guess I could spend a week comparing 15 phones base on speed, software, build, screen, camera, ergonomics, features, company rep, how cool does it make me look, and will it help me get laid (it won't, I'm married, cleaning the house does).....or I could just enjoy a complete package of a phone.
I find myself on here less and less...largely due to the pointless arguments.
For the hell of it, here is my points of view:
Android is the best phone OS, and Samsung has improved tremendously. There is a reason for their renewed popularity. Nexus remains my favorite, but it's becoming harder and harder to to ignore what Samsung offers.
iOS is still the best tabler experience, and my iPad pro 9.7 is a powerful tool. iOS is still a bit limited, but the Android tablet scene is poor, and windows makes for a better hybrid setup.
Windows 10 is not equals, and in many some ways, rivals mac. I love my surface book, but a MacBook pro is still a great machine. The Apple tax is a bit heavy, though, with the Dell XPS line really putting together some incredible laptops.
I think people are crazy to pay $3000 for a iMac 5k that is not even half as powerful as the desktop I built a month ago (including moniter, etc). You can't even get an iMac that comes close to a well built PC. Windows 10 makes for a great desktop experience, not to mention the gaming scene.
You know what that was above? My opinion, just like your post, but stated less as a fact.
