Apple announces the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and, not surprisingly, fresh information emerges about Samsung's next big smartphone, its new flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S7. There is already talk of two smartphones of different sizes, very much in the style of what Apple does with its range. In addition, the possibility of the arrival of the 4K display to compete with Sony.
Samsung Galaxy S7
It's only been a few weeks since the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, and now we're talking about the latest Samsung release that will become the new flagship. The big news about this smartphone is that It won't be a single smartphone, but it will be two, since it seems that it will be launched in two different sizes, one with a 5,2-inch screen and the other with a 5,8-inch screen. This is striking, as the phone would thus compete directly with the Galaxy Note 5, or in this case with the Galaxy S6 Edge+, which is the one sold in Spain. Until now, Samsung had always launched two flagship phones per year: one of standard size (Galaxy S) and another with a larger screen (Galaxy Note). This year it could opt to offer both sizes at the same time.
The most solid leaks add a nuance: there would be three variants with different approaches. A Galaxy Edge S7 with flat screen 5,1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), a Galaxy S7 Edge with 5,5 inches and curved panel on the sides, and a Galaxy S7 More to 6 inches and flat panel. Of that trio, only the 5,5-inch model would feature a curved screen, while the larger one would opt for the traditional, non-curved display.
In terms of hardware, the data coincide with a very complete high-end profile: Exynos 8890 eight-core, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and base storage of 32 GB to microSD slot up to 200 GBThe 5,1-inch Super AMOLED panel would maintain a very high density of 577 dpi, ideal for reading and multimedia content. In photography, we speak of a 12 MP rear camera with opening f / 1.7, stabilization and very fast focus, capable of recording 4K video, and a front of 5 MP f / 1.7 for brighter selfies.
Other key elements would complete the experience: 3.000 mAh battery for the S7 and up 3.600 mAh for the S7 Edge, fast charge y Qi/PMA wireless charging, resistance to water and dust IP68, reader fingerprints on the home button, NFC for payments, connectivity LTE Cat. 9, Wi‑Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.2 y GPS / GLONASS / BeiDouIn some markets it is even being considered Dual SIM. Samsung would maintain the 3,5 mm jack and the port microUSB to ensure compatibility with existing accessories, as well as sensors such as the heart rate monitor and oxygen in the blood.
The screen would integrate the function Always On to display the time, calendar, and notifications with minimal power consumption, while the curvature of the Edge model would gain utility thanks to configurable side panels. In addition, the Galaxy S7 would serve as engine for the Gear VR, offering a more accessible gateway to virtual reality and could integrate the Galaxy S8 interface in a future update.
4K display
One possibility for this is the 4K display. The new Sony Xperia Z5 Premium now has a 4K display, improving on what Samsung launched with the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ with their Quad HD displays. However, 4K display is technically more complex the smaller the screen size. A 5,2-inch screen is not the same as a 5,8-inch screen. If Samsung already has 5,8-inch 4K screens but not 5,2-inch ones, it has two options: either launch a single Samsung Galaxy S7 with a 5,8-inch 4K screen, or launch two, the second being a Samsung Galaxy S7 with a more standard screen size, 5,2 inches, and a Quad HD display.
The most recent sources indicate that, if a model exists, with 4K resolution, would be that of greater diagonalThis strategy would allow Samsung to compete with rivals with Ultra HD panels, while maintaining a smaller size QHD optimized, sufficient for density and more efficient in consumption. It makes technical sense: at 5,1 inches, a Quad HD already offers extreme sharpness; on larger diagonals, a 4K can make a difference in VR and in high-fidelity video.
The commitment to 4K brings challenges. The higher the resolution, the greater GPU requirements and the battery. To balance it out, Samsung could resort to smart modes that adjust the resolution according to the app or content, reserving 4K for tasks such as video, photos, or virtual reality. This approach would keep the experience fluid without penalizing battery life, and would allow for a outstanding image quality when it really adds value.
Beyond the resolution, a high-end Super AMOLED panel is expected with great brightness, deep blacks, customizable color modes, and improvements to automatic brightness. On the Edge, the curve would gain practicality with shortcuts, information panels, and utilities; those who prefer a flat screen would have 5,1- or even 6-inch options.
To all this we must add something that we cannot forget. Samsung could have the capacity to launch the new Samsung Galaxy S7 in early dates, even at the beginning of the year. This may also be one of the reasons why Samsung hasn't launched the Galaxy Note 5 in Europe. It's possible that they believe the big smartphone they'll market in Europe will be the Samsung Galaxy S7. On a minor note, some users have reported occasional network issues. 5 GHz Wi‑Fi on previous models; S7 software is expected to arrive debugged to avoid these situations. The panorama painted by these leaks and movements reinforces the idea of ​​an ambitious Galaxy S7: several sizes and finishes to cover more profiles, a bright and fast camera, enhanced autonomy with wireless charging, protection IP68K and the flexibility of the microSDIf a model ultimately adopts 4K, the size-differentiated approach would make technical and commercial sense, reserving that resolution for where it shines the most and maintaining a balanced QHD across the smaller diagonals.
