Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: technical data, analysis and Opinion
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Technical data
Design
10/10• High 150.9 mm
• Width 72.6 mm
• 7.7 thickness mm
• Weight 157 g
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has IP68 certification, i.e., is protected against dust and is submersible in water up to 1.5 metres and 30 minutes.
Screen
9/10• Size 5.5 inch
• Type Super AMOLED
• 2560 x 1440 resolution
• 534-DPI pixel density
• Type of protection Turtle Glass
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a size of 5.5 inches and has a resolution of 2560 x 1440. We are talking about a Super AMOLED screen. It is protected from scratches and bumps through a Turtle Glass layer. The pixel density, which is measured in points per inch, is 534 PPP.
Hardware and performance
9/10• Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 / 8890 Exynos
• CPU M1 Mongoose
• 4 cores
• Speed 2.15 GHz
• GPU ARM Mali-T880 MP12 / Adreno 530
• CPU Cortex A53
• 4 cores
• Speed 1.6 Mhz
• RAM memory 4 GB
• Memory internal 32 GB, 64 GB
• Large MicroSD if
• Up to 128 GB
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge works with an M1 Mongoose 4-core cpu that reaches a clock speed of 2.15 GHz. More specifications: in the memory section, we have 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB, 64 GB for storage of files, apps and data. The storage memory can be expanded via microSD.
Software
8/10• Operating system Android
• OS 6.0 version
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge runs the 6.0 version of Android.
Camera
9/10Main camera
• 12 megapixel resolution
• Flash Dual LED Flash
• UHD 4K video
Features • Smart OIS opening focal F.7
The camera main or back, Galaxy S7 edge has a 12 megapixel resolution. It also has Dual LED Flash. As for video, it is capable of recording to UHD 4 K resolution. As for the front camera for selfies or videoconference, the resolution is 5MP.
Front camera
• Resolution 5 megapixels
• Flash without flash
• Video Full HD 1080 p
Features • Smart OIS opening focal F.7
Battery
10/10• 3600 mAh capacity
• Removable
The battery is not removable, so you can not replace it if it becomes worn or damaged. The Galaxy S7 Edge battery capacity is 3600 mah.
Connectivity
8/10• NFC
• Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, you, apt-X
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• USB micro USB v2.0, USB Host
• Wireless charging Yes
• Additional information (Qi/WFP) Wireless charging and quick charging (Quick Charge 3.0) Compatible Samsung Pay fingerprint reader
• SIM card type nanosim
• Dual Sim
• Dual SIM 4G NO
• Compatible 3G in Spain Yes
• Compatible 4G in Spain Yes
In terms of connectivity, and in addition to the technical specifications that you have left, we can tell you that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge uses a card nanosim. This Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is compatible with networks 4 G in Spain. It offers also NFC.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, analysis and opinion
The best
• The screen
• microSD + IP68, now Yes Yes
• The camera, the best of the high-end
The worst
• The disappearance of infrared
• 8 GB occupied TouchWiz
• Functions of the screen Edge
Specifications
The new Samsung Galaxy S7, the highest range
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge are presented as indisputable candidates to lead, whether or not in the company, the high-end Android. What we bring to this time is a test to the Galaxy S7 Edge Fund, review we have done based on everyday use of mobile. The Edge version, remember, which brings a curvature on both sides of the screen.Headed by a 5.5-inch screen, the New Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge can claim to incorporate a Super AMOLED panel with 2,560 x 1,440 pixels resolution (i.e. no less than 534 ppi density). Beneath its metal casing (with the back of glass), find an Exynos 8890's eight-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD) and a 3600 mAh battery.
S7 Edge can already be purchased for a price of 819 euros, although the first units do not reach stores until March 11. Until then, we go with the test.
Design
To begin with, now main camera practically does not protrude above the housing. If we remember our review of the Samsung Galaxy S6, take a look at the photographs we will notice the pronunciation difference in height between the camera and the rest of the housing. In this new model, the camera stands out so only 0.46 mm.
But it is not that the only difference in the design of the camera is concerned. The three models in the range S6 (Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus) presented the peculiarity that, inside the main Chamber, Samsung had decided to incorporate a the same color fill that housing (i.e. If the housing was golden color, the camera sensor was surrounded by a gilt filling). That has gone down in history, and the new S7 bring a completely black camera in two versions.
If we focus on analyzing the design of the S7 Edge, starting at the back we will notice that the sides of the frame are slightly curved. S6 Edge already brought it, but neither the S6 and S6 Edge Plus could boast this feature which, according to Samsung, is intended to improve the grip of the phone. In regards to our feelings, the truth is that S7 Edge can be fastened with absolute comfort with one hand.
We also find the main camera, LED Flash, the heart rate sensor and the Samsung logo on the back cover.
Both on the right side and the left side, it is evident that the curvature of the screen occupies part of the 7.7 mm thickness of the mobile. Even so, that does not prevent that in the right side button is power, and on the left side, the two volume buttons. The three buttons are surprisingly thin, have a metallic finish and offer a rugged touch.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 travelogue, this is what hidden
This phone measures, remember, are established in the 150,9 millimeters long, 72.6 mm wide and 7.7 millimeters thick, with a weight set in the 157 grams. For ease of reference, let us remember that S6 Edge (with its 5.1 inch) reached the 142,1 x 70.1 x 7 mm.
Screen
Prior to immerse us in the quality of the image, we also highlight that the design on the front of this terminal is formed - from the top down - by various sensors, the speaker calls, the front camera and, at the bottom, the Start button (at the same time, fingerprint reader) surrounded by the two backlit keys that correspond to the options Menu and kick.
Leaving aside presentations, and going direct to the most important thing, can summarize our multimedia experience saying that, as was to be expected, Samsung has returned to set the bar very high in what to image quality concerns. S7 Edge is a screen offering a sharpness, contrast and a few black - very important this last - that do not support any complaint, all backed by the enveloping sensation that offers the curvature of the panel when viewing a video on horizontal.
And we say that the purity of black colors is important for the simple reason that today it is very difficult to find in the mobile market that can boast of not having the slightest leak of light on the screen. Although we are seeing a movie at night, in a dark room, the S7 Edge displaying some blacks completely faithful to reality.
Apart from the quality of image, Samsung also has taken advantage of this renewal to introduce the function of "Always On Display". This option allows you to display information on the screen while the phone is in sleep (somehow, we are talking about a screensaver), all this without additional battery consumption. We can show a clock, a calendar, or an image (not to mention the notifications), as well as we also have the possibility to customize the clock with different styles. You can even choose different wallpapers.
Given that the version of the S7 that we have had the opportunity to test has been one of the S7 Edge, also mention the functions of the curved screen. It turns out that if we slide your finger from the end of the screen towards the Center, on the side are deployed us all the options available in the curved panel. "Apps edge" allows you to have up to ten shortcuts, while "Taks edge" allows to have shortcuts to specific tasks (take a picture, open the browser, write an email, etc).
But those aren't the only options available on the display side. "People Edge" allows you to add up to five favorite contacts, which not only facilitates the task of making a call to any of those contacts, but it also assigns a color to each contact so that, when we receive a call having the mobile with screen supported on a table, the side panel lights up with the color of the contact that is calling us.
In addition to these three panels, the curve of the Samsung Galaxy S7 display can also be customized with other panels such as the time, consumption data, the of trends on Twitter, the football results or the notes, as well as other downloadable panels.
Camera
In the tests we have done, the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has offered us some spectacular results in all situations. Day, we have not had or that change the approach; the Chamber has been able to find both the approach and the optimal lighting for every situation. In the evening, has surprised us clean and crisp that there are images, even in scenes where there are points of artificial lighting (a lamppost, for example).
But, in addition to the quality of the image, also has struck us wide angle dual cameras (both the main and the front). The two cameras are able to capture a large portion of the stage ahead, which - face to lovers of the group photographs, for example - is that everyone can fit perfectly in the image.
The interface of the camera application is divided into two parts: on the left are image options, while to the right we find shooting controls (including access to Imaging modes). On the left side, the available options are filters, mode HDR, timer, LED Flash, the size of the image and the access to the configuration; on the right side, we find the fire button and the access to the various image modes.
The still image that incorporates the application factory (in total, are ten), the most interesting are the Pro, which allows us to have complete control of the Chamber (mode of the image, focus, ISO, etc), the live broadcast, which allows us to do a live show on YouTube using the image that captures the camera, and the slow motion.
In regards to the picture settings, the photographs can be with a maximum resolution of 4.032 x 3,024 pixels (4:3 format; if you prefer 16:9 format, the maximum resolution is 4.032 x 2,268 pixels), while videos can be recorded up to 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. When recording video, the application also allows us to enable or disable the image stabilization.
Performance
And what can we expect from the performance of a high-end mobile? In the case of the S7 Edge, our performance testing had a basic premise: in a terminal in this price range, the slightest problem of fluency is unforgivable. But, as you might imagine, the Galaxy S7 Edge has been able to cope with all the fluidity of the world in the most demanding tests to which we have submitted it.
We assume that the interface of this mobile moves with absolute ease, and it is even surprising to see the fluidity with which you can close the applications open in the background. Regarding the multi-tasking, we be seeing a YouTube video at the same time that we reviewed our Twitter, and in no event will appreciate falls in performance.
To further test the performance of the S7 Edge, also have run games like Asphalt 8, San Andreas: Real Gangsters 3D or Clash of Clans. The results nor admit any complaint, and special mention the quality of the graphics that are displayed on the screen even in games with this level of demand in the power.
In the performance tests we have done, Galaxy S7 Edge has pulverized the best results for the most popular applications. In AnTuTu Benchmark v6.0.1 earned 129.282 points, in the first place; Benchmark & Tuning has got 316.469 points; and he managed to 4.702 points in PCMark .
Interface
At the top of the screen is the Centre of notifications, which – within the same drop-down window - incorporates the direct access to the settings (WiFi, Bluetooth, data... and up to 18 different settings) along with all notifications go receiving terminal. Below, at the bottom right of the screen, find the direct access that allows us to deploy the applications box (Yes, the same box that could disappear in the next version of Android).
All applications that come installed as standard in this mobile, the most noteworthy are Samsung Pay, which, let us hope that in the not-too-distant future - will allow us to make payments from mobile phones, S Health, allowing us - among other many a healthy lifestyle-oriented records - measure our pulse, or Galaxy Apps, which includes many applications and themes for customizing the terminal.
But, if there is something that we want to highlight the interface that is, of course, the feature that allows you to use an application in the form of floating window. Using this function, Samsung offers us the possibility of - for example - play a video at the same time maintain a conversation by WhatsApp, which is an excellent way to take advantage of a screen of this size.
Speaking of dimensions, note also that the S7 Edge has a section ("operation with one hand") designed specifically for the users who will use the phone with one hand. "Getting started with one hand," to adjust the size of the keyboard, and "Reduce screen size" are the two options available in this section.
Battery, connectivity and audio
And not only that, but also with the charger of 2A which comes standard on this mobile box, fully charge the battery time does not exceed the time and a half. We have even seen half an hour of load we can get 50% of autonomy.
From face to users who want to squeeze even more autonomy, Samsung included in this mobile two power saving modes: "mode power saving", which slightly limits the performance of the terminal, and "Energy saving Ultra mode", which completely changes the colors of the interface (to a grayscale).
In what refers to wireless connectivity, S7 Edge offers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS and BDS), 4.2 Bluetooth and NFC. The only thing we missed was the FM Radio, whose absence is forcing us to use the data rate to be able to tune in to radio stations, and the infrared sensor.
In the audio section, both the speaker and the audio output of this mobile provide a quality of sound that, for our taste, is at the height of the other characteristics of this flagship. In the case of the speaker, we speak of a crisp sound that can lift up to significantly higher volumes without losing quality in audio playback.
Conclusions
Those (the slot for external memory and IP68 certificate cards) are precisely two of the characteristics of the S7 Galaxy that we most liked. The design of high-end with enormous personality (what other high-end mobile combines this metal with glass?), screen quality, fluency in any type of task and the results of the main Chamber are, in addition, other specifications that also liked us this mobile.
But there are also sections that have not liked so much. If we omit the price, an aspect that depends solely on the budget of each user, the characteristic that we most sorely missed in this mobile has been the FM Radio. In a country in which data rates rarely exceed 1 or 2 GB, it is unthinkable to tune radio stations through the data. The fact that interface occupy about 8 GB, on the other hand, nor has generated us much joy.
To buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge only has to make a reservation at any dealer until March 11 (and gift, we will receive a Samsung VR Gear). From that day on, the mobile you can buy at any store (including operators) in Spain.
Evaluation of the analysis:
• Design 10/10• Display 9/10
• Hardware 9/10
• software 8/10
• Camera 9/10
• Battery 10/10
• Connectivity 8/10
• Good 9/10
This article is based on information accessed and updated publications dedicated to digital technology:
PC World en español: (web) http://www.pcworldenespanol.com/ (spanish)Xataca: (web) http://www.xataka.com/ (spanish).
TecnoMagazine: (web) http://tecnomagazine.net/ (spanish) And other websites consulted.