Samsung has for most of its smartphone uses a Qualcomm platform, or custom solutions Exynos. However, in the budget segment, you can find cell phones a company with SoC Spreadtrum and Broadcom. But the Korean giant MediaTek products for whatever reason shy away from.
Perhaps, soon everything will change. Moreover, use of SoC MediaTek company may start far in the budget models. In the Geekbench software database can be found mention of smartphones Samsung SM-G930W8 SoC MediaTek Helio X20 and X25.
The bottom line is that the SM-G930 – catalog number Galaxy S7 model, and the letter W in the end usually means Version Canada. Does this mean that Samsung did release versions of its flagship with top SoC MediaTek, it is too early to judge. We do not know the performance of these solutions, and to be guided solely on the evidence mentioned by it would be unwise. It is possible that it’s still kind of a different model. . For example, Galaxy S7 mini
A few weeks ago we reported that Samsung has launched in South Korea, a program similar to iPhone Upgrade Program. As part of the buyers can get a new flagship smartphone into a kind of loan, which is complemented by the possibility of a year to change the device to his successor.
It is reported that a third of all Galaxy S7 device buyers benefited from the program, which refers to the source Galaxy Club. Without specifying whether it is also a model S7 edge. But even without this information we can see that many buyers are not willing to pay immediately the full cost of high-end mobile devices, preferring some form of installment. By the way, this program also operates in Singapore and the UK
Samsung is slowly creating a new line of smartphones. Some manufacturers have even had time to update, showing that more and more attention is paid to mid-range devices.
Based on the information that appears in the web, in a short time we are waiting for the new line – Galaxy C. Smartphone with catalog number SM-C5000 Zauba lit in the base data. Unfortunately, this resource is almost no information is provided about the options. The only thing that can be learned – a diagonal screen is 5.2 inches
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It may be assumed that the device will hit the market under the name Galaxy C5, so that we can expect at least another model Galaxy C3 and C7. . About the positioning of these devices is unknown
Samsung Electronics announced the start of sales in Russia, the advanced line of covers for flagship smartphones Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Among the range presented covers that extend the functionality of the devices.
So, Case LED View Cover with LED panel displays various useful information such as the time, and recognizes gestural commands for the reception and rejection of calls, alarm management, and so on. It connects to the smartphone by NFC. Keyboard Cover Keyboard Cover adds a physical QWERTY for touchscreen
Lens Cover is aimed at fans of mobile photography, it includes a cover-mount interchangeable lens and two -. Wide angle and a telephoto lens. Clear View Case Cover was translucent cover and allows you to manage your smartphone. Cover S View Cover leaves the screen open for acceptance and rejection of calls, control music and so on. Classic Case Flip Wallet got a pocket for cards platikovyh
Samsung Electronics announced the start of sales in Russia, the advanced line of covers for flagship smartphones Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Among the range presented covers that extend the functionality of the devices.
So, Case LED View Cover with LED panel displays various useful information such as the time, and recognizes gestural commands for the reception and rejection of calls, alarm management, and so on. It connects to the smartphone by NFC. Keyboard Cover Keyboard Cover adds a physical QWERTY for touchscreen
Lens Cover is aimed at fans of mobile photography, it includes a cover-mount interchangeable lens and two -. Wide angle and a telephoto lens. Clear View Case Cover was translucent cover and allows you to manage your smartphone. Cover S View Cover leaves the screen open for acceptance and rejection of calls, control music and so on. Classic Case Flip Wallet got a pocket for cards platikovyh
Today, we finish the series of publications about the new flagship Samsung – Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. 42.TUT.BY already talked about the most interesting software chips devices, how comfortable curved screen in the Galaxy S7 edge, and then a professional photographer tested the camera of the gadget.
Photo: Vadim Zamirouski, TUT.BY
New review format
Now it’s time to summarize. And we did it almost as much as the Galaxy S7 presentation held herself Samsung – in the form of 360-degree video! In the short video, we look at the pros and cons of new products, as well as compare them with the Galaxy S6.
To view it is desirable to use special VR-glasses (fit even the simplest Google Cardboard), but no less interesting to watch video on the screen computer / smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S7 and glasses Samsung Gear VR
If you see the video on your computer / laptop, you can rotate the camera by using the mouse or the arrow keys on your keyboard.
To view video from a mobile device, use the Chrome browser, or go to the YouTube app (perhaps it will have to pre-install).
Note – all three roles in the movie performed by one and the same person! And check your attentiveness – How many times during the movie, you see a man-lizard?
Video created IDEAS STUDIO.
And now analyze Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in more detail in the usual format.
The maximum specifications and speed
The following tables – a comparison of last year’s ordinary and “bent” with the current flagship models. Progress is
Samsung I never regretted power for its champions, and so the new models received “to the maximum”. The most powerful processor Exynos (in America will sell the model with no less productive Snapdragon 820) in conjunction with the 4 GB of RAM is suitable for any games.
We tested the gadget on the most demanding of toys – WOT Blitz at maximum graphics settings. FPS does not fall below 23 (and reached 55). We believe that if the Samsung installed more simple Full HD-display could be a more impressive result.
it is important that after 15 minutes of tank battles gadget only slightly warmed. The new cooling system copes well with the maximum load
And here is the results of the passage of the popular synthetic AnTuTu test Galaxy S6 (left) and the Galaxy S7:.
As you can see, Galaxy S7 is much faster than its predecessor, however, even the most” heavy “games with more than enough and the Galaxy S6.
Modified ergonomics
We liked it, as Samsung has worked on the ergonomics of the device. At first glance it seems that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7 are virtually indistinguishable, but this is a false impression
On the left – Galaxy S6, right – Galaxy S7:.
The Samsung successfully combined battery capacity growth (in the Galaxy S7 it rose at once on 450 mAh) and a corresponding increase in the thickness of one millimeter to reduce the frame around the display, curved back cover and is now virtually serving the camera
by the way, the very roundness Galaxy S7 inherited from last year’s Galaxy Note 5 (pictured left):
The smartphone is definitely better than its predecessor in the hand – this applies to both Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 edge – there also appeared rounding the cover, but less tangible. In the photo below – Galaxy S7 edge (left) and the Galaxy S7:
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But to the cons include two points. First, smartphones overactive collect fingerprints, which negatively affects their appearance. And secondly, the scope is too narrow sometimes provoke accidentally pressed on the screen when you use the smartphone with one hand
Last week the inconvenience of testing to meet periodically as Galaxy S7, as well as on the Galaxy S7 edge with its curved screen – the display touches the base of the thumb and at this point does not respond to other pressing. So someone will have to be accustomed
And one more thing – this year, the Samsung, unlike other top manufacturers of Android-smartphone, not switched to USB Type-C in their flagships. In 2016, it is still rather a plus – no need to buy additional adapters that fit the charging and the cable from the old gadgets
It may be assumed that one of the reasons was compatible with released last year points Gear VR virtual reality. in which it is used microUSB connector. A virtual reality, and 360-degree video is now one of the most important areas for the Korean company (Samsung is not just used the Gear VR in the Galaxy S7 presentation).
Samsung Gear VR to set it Galaxy S7
The screen is great, but the bright sun fades
Samsung flagships have traditionally distinguished by their screens. Contrasting and bright Super AMOLED-matrix does not “burn out” when the screen is tilted, and excellent readability under all conditions, except, perhaps, a bright sunny day (below – video shot in a rare Belarusian solar noon, the brightness is at the maximum)
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I am glad that you can choose the traditional screen mode and get rid of too acidic hues inherent Super AMOLED (although there is a matter of taste, of course)
Quad. HD-resolution, used in Samsung flagship for the second year, makes it impossible to discern the individual dots even on closer examination, especially in the 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 (pixel density – 577 ppi)
Note that for 5,1- and 5,5-inch display is quite it would be enough and Full HD-resolution (e.g., Full HD-matrix used in the 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus). However, there can also be “mixed up” virtual reality, where high resolution is very critical (and, let’s face it, is not enough even Quad HD).
On features a curved display Galaxy S7 edge, recall can be found in a separate article .
The battery life is good, but not super
In comparison with last year’s flagship Samsung significantly increased the volume of the battery. Compare – Galaxy S6 capacity was 2550 mAh in Galaxy S7 – 3000 mAh, the large Galaxy S6 edge + it is 3000 mAh, in a more compact Galaxy S7 edge – 3600 mAh
But, probably, iz. a more powerful processor is a time difference of battery life between old and new smartphone is small (less than expected initially)
With the active use -. about an hour working as a Wi-Fi access points, photos, about 30 minutes calls, hours of web browsing, constant synchronization of two mailboxes, and social networks – Galaxy S7 lasted a day with a little. Any power-saving modes are not involved
This can be called quite good, albeit nerekordnym result. At Galaxy S7 edge battery life figures expected slightly better – see synthetic test results (left – Galaxy S7, right – Galaxy S7 edge)
In addition, both the smartphone supports fast charging technology (with the original charger). For example, more capacious Galaxy S7 edge battery recovers from 0 to 50% in about half an hour.
protected, but is not well suited for shooting under water
Before you jump to conclusions, a few words say about the protection device (no, we did not forget about the camera and the most interesting features of the software, they can be read here and here, respectively).
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have a degree of protection against water and dust IP68 – they can be immersed to a depth of 1.5 meters to 30 minutes of time
We checked – smartphones really are not afraid of the water (see it in the video review above) but often to check it is not necessary – a small factory marriage can be very expensive to cost you, and to prove his innocence will be difficult – who knows, what if you loaded the gadget in water for 31 minutes
Consider that such protection? – just in case. The smartphone can fall out of your hands in the bath, sea or slip out of hands right into a puddle
underwater camera with Galaxy S7, you will hardly do -. After immersion gadget ceases to perceive the touch of your fingers, and in some cases may start randomly start / close applications, and other things (false tap the screen). At the same time the chance to take a picture of something under the water, you have – “descent” working volume rocker
it is important that the Samsung refused plugs ports (such, for example, was Galaxy S5), but it has left its own features on the use of the device. If the gadget can “see” moisture in the connector microUSB, he simply will not let you recharge, issuing a warning message. Once the smartphone is dry, it again can be charged.
Conclusion
Perhaps, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge earned almost maximum ratings (foreign observers fully agree with this)
Here, premium materials of the body, a great assembly, comfortable ergonomics and stylish design (especially the curved S7 edge), a top filling, best-in-class camera, a nice interface, and protection against water and dust.
For a small minus, we would relate how gadgets are easily covered with fingerprints and the highest battery life (the latter fortunately offset by the rapid charging and may be corrected software update).
However, the biggest obstacle to the acquisition of the device will be its price. Officially Samsung Galaxy S7 sold to Belarus for 16.5 million rubles, Galaxy S7 edge – for 19 million rubles (however, you can buy gadgets and cheaper – from 13.8 million rubles and 16.9 million rubles respectively)
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But it must be remembered that these smartphones from “Major League”, and they compete with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which are no less. In addition, the experience of the past years can be expected that the Samsung flagship will fold after 3-4 months in price and become more accessible
If you are thinking about purchasing a top device, you can also pay attention to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge – they are not critical yield new flagship, but are already on 9.4 million rubles and 11 million rubles respectively
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42.TUT.BY Samsung thanks for providing the review on smartphones.
Samsung has officially unveiled the China Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone, which passed around so many rumors. As expected, the model is an improved version of the Samsung Galaxy A9, presented in December 2015.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro got more memory, including RAM, improved main camera, and the battery capacity increased . The smartphone is made in the design similar to Samsung Galaxy A9.
It is equipped with a Super AMOLED display diagonal of 6 inches with a resolution of Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution, 16-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front cameras. The hardware basis was the eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 652 (renamed 620) clocked at 1.8 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal flash memory with a microSD card with a capacity up to 128 GB. It is also noted the battery capacity of 5000 mAh with fast charging and a fingerprint reader.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro will be available in white, pink and “pink gold” colors, the price in China is about US $ 540.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 on the X20 and X25 the Helio seen in the benchmark. It is reported portal slashgear.com. New from the South Korean manufacturer will take as a basis for a new generation of chipsets, which replaced the duo sought other Exynos 8890 processor and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820.
Expected by many users of the model Samsung Galaxy S7 Asian manufacturer must be get a brand new chipsets. The first information on this subject has surfaced online, but, of course, on illegal grounds, as bloggers are simply able to find information in the vast popular bencharka. According to some reports the novelty of the Koreans will have to get three or four gigabytes in memory needs.
If we talk about the number of points that are collected Samsung Galaxy S7 through its recent test, here it should be noted that the experts mark I liked. Some have even suggested that this time the creators have decided to switch to a more productive version of the smartphone with the best technical characteristics.
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