Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is infamous for its battery defect that caused devices to catch fire, leading to a global recall and total discontinuation. Before the safety issues, it was widely considered the best Android phone on the market, featuring a stunning display and excellent stylus integration. However, the catastrophic failure of the battery makes it a poor product by any objective standard. It is included here as a comparison point for how a high-performing product can be completely invalidated by a critical manufacturing flaw.