Don't expect to have an easy time finding one. The Galaxy Note FE will sell for about 30 percent less than the original Note 7, at 699,600 won (about $611), but only 400,000 units will be available on its Korean home turf. Sales in other countries will be "decided later," Samsung says, and it has already ruled out sales in the US. This isn't a glorious comeback, to put it another way -- it's more about clearing inventory by selling to fans still suffering from withdrawal.

As it stands, the revived phone may be a tough sell if you aren't a serious Note 7 devotee. Remember, the Note 8 is likely weeks away. Would you want to buy last year's phone (albeit at a discount) knowing a big upgrade is right around the corner? Still, this is at least a smart use of resources -- activists were worried Samsung would create massive amounts of e-waste by tossing Note 7 units aside instead of repurposing them.