Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge is already the best device of 2016 but it could be about to get a major rival.
The Korean tech firm is lifting the lid on its new Note 7 and, if the rumours are true, this phone could take the crown from its Galaxy sibling.
All will be revealed next Tuesday at Samsung's Unpacked event but here's why we think smartphone fans should be very excited.
1. IRIS SCANNING
Fingerprint scanners are so last year.
The new Note 7 is expected to launch with an iris scanner that takes a quick look at your eyes to unlock the phone.
This technology has already been used by Microsoft but this could be the first time it's been seen on an Android device.
However, one leak has suggested this won't be as good as it sounds as it may not work with glasses or under low light conditions.
But if it does instantly unlock the phone when you look at it, it will be an exciting new toy to play with.
Apple is also thought to planning a similar technology but it seems Samsung will beat them to a launch.
Samsung Galaxy S7 S7 edge launch
2. THE S PEN
Samsung's S Pen has been around for a while and each year it gets better and better.
This mini digital pencil allows users to draw, make notes and interact with the content on the display.
The Note 7 is sure to include this in-built stylus and we've got a feeling it could be their best digital pen yet.
3. BIGGER SCREEN
The Note range usually squeezes into pockets with a bigger display than Samsung's other phones.
Like the older Note 5, we're expecting the Note 7 to feature a 5.7-inch display.
Rumours have also suggested the Note 7's screen will be curved, making its design similar to that of the S7 edge.
Samsung's Galaxy S7 has one of the best displays on the market so expect a similar eye-watering experience from the Note 7.
4. SAMSUNG'S BEST CAMERA
Samsung's Galaxy S7 is leading the photography field this year and the Note 7 could feature similar technology.
The S7 currently features a Dual Pixel 12 megapixel camera which has super fast autofocus and can record video in 4K.
There's no confirmation that the Note 7 will include the same camera but, with the S7 performing so well, it would make perfect sense.
5. A GLOBAL LAUNCH
Fans of the Note series we're left seriously disappointed last year after Samsung didn't launch its phablet across the world.
There's no word if the same will happen with the Note 7 but it looks like everyone will be able to own one.
Samsung is revealing the new phone across in New York, London and Rio next Tuesday so that would suggest a global launch is coming.
Daily Star Online has our invite and will be at Unpacked to bring you all the news as it happens, so be sure to log on to dailystar.co.uk/tech from 4pm on Tuesday.
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