El Samsung Galaxy S7, the flagship that's shaping up to be the brand's benchmark. There's already been talk of possible launches in January, February, and March for this new smartphone. But now, more concrete dates have arrived. It could be presented on February 21, in Barcelona..
Launch in February
The fact that the smartphone will be launched in February is significant, because until now, January had also been mentioned as a likely month for the launch of the new smartphone. Now, it is said that could be presented on February 21, a very probable date because it is one day before the start of the Mobile World Congress. In addition, it would be presented in Barcelona, another very relevant fact, because although the new flagship was previously unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the smartphone's launch location was a different one. Thus, from January 19th, which was previously mentioned, we moved on to February 21st, a month later.
In a Unpacked Before the MWC the brand usually reveals its flagship and opens pre-reservationsIn different markets, these reservations between February 21 and March 10 have been accompanied by Gear VR as a gift for the first buyers, with deliveries in advance of the general sale of the 11 MarchIt is also common to see demonstrations with virtual reality to experience the latest developments firsthand.
High-end in various versions
This Samsung Galaxy S7, as it happened last year, will arrive in several versions, which is actually a positive thing. There has been talk of the possible arrival of up to three versions, each with a different screen. One version would be standard. Another version would have a curved screen. And a final version would have a curved screen and be large-format. So to speak, we'd be talking about a Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy Edge S7 or with a Galaxy S7 Edge +. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has not been launched in Spain, so all those users who bought the Galaxy Note 4 or the Galaxy Note 3 and were going to buy the Galaxy Note 5, probably have not bought the Galaxy S6 Edge+ either, as it has the same technical specifications as the Galaxy S6. However, the Galaxy S7 Edge + Yes, it could be a good option, since it would already have some notable improvements.
In practice, the usual diagonals are 5,1 inches for the S7 y 5,5 inches for the S7 Edge, with panel Super AMOLED and resolution QHD. In addition, the return of the microSD slot, a highly requested request by users of the previous generation.
Confirmed news: design, durability and performance
The glass and metal design with ergonomic improvements and a much more discreet camera hump. The resistance IP68 against dust and water, supporting controlled immersions without sacrificing size or lines. To contain the temperature, Samsung integrates a heat pipe cooling system.
The brand has compared the performance against the previous generation with increases of up to 30,4% in CPU y 63,9% on GPU, support for Vulkan and collaboration with studios such as Epic to optimize games. Some initial rumors pointed to IP67 and smaller batteries, but commercial units consolidate the protection IP68 and higher capacity batteries. There was also speculation that USB Type C; it was finally maintained USB 2.0 (Micro‑USB) in the standard model.
Camera and multimedia
The rear camera goes down to 12 SM betting on larger pixels and a lens f / 1.7 very bright. The system Dual Pixel enables phase detection focusing on all pixels for a ultra-fast autofocus, better performance in low light and more stable panoramas even with moving subjects. In video, there were specific incidents with high fps recording that were solved by Firmware update.
Software and features
Arrives with Android Marshmallow and the cape TouchWiz, with update after Android Oreo. Iconic features such as fingerprint sensor, heart rate monitor, one hand mode, multi-window, Smart Stay, NFC and Edge functions exclusive to the curved model, now with a more customizable side panel. It debuts the Always On Display, a natural evolution of gestures and contextual notifications, with always-on clocks and notifications at low power consumption. The cuts do not include IR emitter and some classic “Smart” functions (such as Smart Pause, Rotation o scroll) disappear. There were rumors about pressure sensitive display y eye unlock which ultimately remained in the field of tests or specific markets.
Featured Specifications
- Screen: Super AMOLED QHD, 5,1″ (S7) and 5,5″ (S7 Edge), Always On.
- chip: Exynos 8890 o Snapdragon 820 depending on the market; 4 GB RAM LPDDR4.
- Storage: 32 / 64 GB UFS 2.0 + microSD up to 200 GB.
- Cameras: 12 MP Dual Pixel f/1.7; front 5 MP f/1.7.
- Battery: 3.000 mAh (S7) and 3.600 mAh (S7 Edge); fast wireless charging.
- Connectivity: LTE, Wi-Fi ac MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB 2.0.
- Extras: IP68, fingerprint sensor, heart rate, cooling by heat pipe.
There were multiple variants by region and operator (SM‑G930/SM‑G935 in single and dual SIM configurations, international models and for major carriers in the US, Canada, Korea or Japan). In addition, Samsung launched special editions such as the injustice Edition inspired by Batman and a commemorative version of Olympics with unique color details. Learn more: Samsung.
With a launch planned for the end of February in Barcelona, flat and curved versions, focus on the camera, resistance and integration of useful software, the Galaxy S7 is presented as a solid top of the range, with clear improvements over its predecessor and a balanced proposal for those looking for power, autonomy and an ecosystem of accessories and experiences like Gear VR.
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