New data about the future keep coming Samsung Galaxy S7, the company's flagship model launched in its usual cycle and which marked a significant leap forward in its catalog. At the time, there was talk of significant changes to the camera and display, and today we can explain in detail what's true about those rumors and what specifications were consolidated in the final model, without tying the content to a specific year so that it remains useful over time.
5,7 screen inches
It was even stated that two versions of the new one could arrive Samsung Galaxy S7, one with a 5,2-inch screen and another with a 5,8-inch screen, and even that there would be a variant with 5,7 inches. Now, the standard model was consolidated with 5,1-inch Super AMOLED, resolution 1440 × 2560 and a density of ~577 dpi, protected by Gorilla Glass 4 and a always-on display mode (Always On) that leverages AMOLED to display the time, notifications, and basic data with minimal impact on battery life. Meanwhile, Samsung has reserved the upper diagonal for the curved (Edge) model at 5,5 inches, maintaining the QHD sharpness and excellent contrast typical of its panels.
Although it has been claimed that two versions of the new Samsung Galaxy S7, one with a 5,2-inch screen and the other with a 5,8-inch screen, the truth is that the new information tells us about a single version, with a 5,7-inch screen. In reality, it seems logical when we take into account the majority of smartphones that have been launched this year high end. Apart from the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact y iPhone 6s, two phones that have a small screen, but as something that precisely characterizes these phones (even in their name, Compact), there are no high-end smartphones with a screen with a size, we will no longer say 5 inches, but with a screen of 5,2 inches. Even the Honor 7, which was also going to be a small-format smartphone, now has a 5,3-inch screen. Only the Samsung Galaxy S6 It remains at 5,1 inches, which is unusual for a smartphone of this type. And perhaps that's why Samsung's new flagship will now have a 5,7-inch screen, although this would put it on par with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It wouldn't be surprising, though, for Samsung to launch another high-end phone with a screen size of around 4,7 inches or so to compete with the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact and the iPhone 6s.
Dual camera
In addition to this, it is also said that the new Samsung Galaxy S7 I could count on one dual cameraThe HTC One M8, for example, already featured a dual camera. The second camera measured depth of field, and thanks to this, the depth of field could even be changed once the photo was captured. The Honor 6 Plus also had two cameras, although in this case they were both identical, and their function was to capture 3D photographs. The latter, in reality, also serves almost the same purpose: to provide more depth options in photographs. Ultimately, it's about ensuring that smartphones have more features to capture photographs worthy of high-end cameras. The Samsung Galaxy S6 camera was already considered the best among mobile cameras, so it's logical that Samsung will have to continue adding new features to the camera beyond better resolution. The new dual camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 will likely have a similar function, giving the user more options when it comes to depth of field.
With the final launch, Samsung opted for a single camera with 12 MP sensor and technology Dual Pixel, which simulates "double vision" at the pixel level for a ultra-fast focus🇧🇷 Integra aperture f / 1.7, OIS, pixel size 1.4 μm and sensor 1 / 2.55 " with lens of 26 mm. Record video in 4K is 30 fps, 1080p at 60 / 30 fps (With gyro-EIS in software) and 720p is 240 fps, plus HDR for photo and video. The front camera is 5 SM f / 1.7, wide angle of 22 mmsensor 1 / 4.1 " and pixel of 1.34 μm, capable of video QHDThe result is better low-light photos, more reliable focusing, and a real leap in usability compared to simple resolution increases.
Launch in February
By the way, this latest information also told us about a possible release date for the smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S7 would be presented in January. In the end, it won't be released in January, as previously stated, but it would arrive before the Samsung Galaxy S6 in 2015, which was launched in March.
The presentation was framed within the MWC of Barcelona with a massive event. Samsung's approach was to "play it safe": resistance IP68 against water and dust, microSD slot back (until 200 / 256 GB according to card) and the same language of metal and glass which debuted in the previous generation. The charging port remained MicroUSB 2.0 USB OTG and departure MHL, prioritizing ecosystem compatibility. All of this fits into 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm and 152 g.
In performance, the S7 is equipped Exynos 8890 (depending on the market also Snapdragon 820), with 4 GB LPDDR4 and storage UFS 2.0 32/64/128 GB. This hardware provides a significant leap in CPU and GPU, and is accompanied by Game Launcher y Game Tools to control notifications, record games and optimize frames per second, aided by a liquid refrigeration Internal.
The battery is 3.000 mAh fast wired charging y wireless charging (Qi/PMA). Connectivity includes LTE Cat.9, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO with Wi‑Fi Direct and hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, positioning GPS GLONASS y Beidou, and ANT +The audio is provided by a mono speaker and connector 3,5 mm; The FM radio It is not available in many commercial variants. Sensors include front print, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, proximity, ambient light and meters of heart rate y SpO2.
In software it was launched with Android Marshmallow and Samsung layer, with Samsung Pay y Knox for business security. At the multimedia level, it supports formats such as MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC + y FLAC in audio, and MP4, H.264, DivX, XviD o WMV on video. In selected markets there is a variant Galaxy S7 Duos (SM‑G930FD) dual SIM in a hybrid tray that shares space with the microSD.
Regarding availability and prices, it arrived in stores in the month of March after his announcement of in February, and the base model was offered with 32 GBSome launch promotions included VR GearIf you consult this content later, it is advisable to verify current price and stock through Samsung's official channel or local distributors, as launch figures often vary over time.
The Galaxy S7 stood out because it combined a bright camera with instant focus, a reference screen, resistance IP68 and the return of the microSDAlong with the performance of the Exynos 8890 and its 3.000 mAh battery, it was one of the most balanced models of its generation, and even today it remains a benchmark when it comes to understanding the evolution of Samsung's high-end range.
