El Samsung Galaxy S8 It will have a large number of hardware newsAccording to recent rumors about the smartphone, the latest concerns its screen, which appears to be... pressure sensitive, mimicking the Force Touch or 3D Touch technologies that we have seen in other mobile phones like the iPhone 7.
Samsung Galaxy S8 with Force Touch
Pressure sensitive display Touch 3D has converted in one of the few differentiating elements between the iPhone and the rest of the mobile phones on the market, although there are Android smartphones that have a similar technology on its screen. However, so far none from Samsung, which always implies a point of comparison very relevant. However, from the Samsung Galaxy S8 This could change. Various rumors had previously suggested that the phone would feature a pressure-sensing screenBut now this information is gaining traction as it comes from various market analysts, and even cites a Samsung executive as a source, whose name has not been revealed.
According to this executive, the South Korean company would be actively working in this technology to integrate it into their smartphones in the near future. This is not surprising, considering that main supplier The pressure-sensing screens for Huawei (who already have a mobile phone with this technology) are precisely Samsung DisplayThus, the company already knows how to manufacture these screens, and all that remains is for them to be able to optimize it to the maximum so that it meets the quality levels that you demand for your higher-end smartphones.
Beyond hardware, this function would make sense in today's software ecosystem: app shortcuts Recent versions of Android emulate quick actions by pressing and holding, and a panel with pressure detection would allow distinguishing between a light touch and an intense one for display context menus, open shortcuts or activate advanced features in camera, games and productivity.
Another piece of the puzzle that fits with the rumors is that adoption could be partial at the beginning and expand gradually. It is said that in about two years This could be extended to a large part of the catalog, while Samsung refines the haptic experience and integration with One UI and its own services as your assistant.
Meanwhile, various patents attributed to Samsung describe sensitive layers Underneath the panel to measure pressure levels and offer more precise haptic feedback, something that fits with the idea of ​​bringing interaction to new areas of the screen, including virtual buttons and quick access areas.
It is believed that this technology would also reach the rest of Samsung mobiles over time, and that in about two years It could be available across the company's entire catalog, thus being a basic function of any smartphone that comes to market.
Samsung Galaxy S8, a different mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S6 was a different smartphone from the company's previous high-end phones, introducing a new design. Now it seems that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will also establish a before and after with hardware upgradesIts screen would change a lot, not only because of the pressure-sensing technology, but also because of the fact that reduce the bevels almost to the point of non-existence, and because the screen occupies a large proportion of the front, something that in itself will change the phone's design. We will also see improvements in the processor, the units of the memory, the battery, fingerprint reader and of course the camerawhich could be dual.
- Larger screensTwo sizes are being considered, both around 5,8 inches for the compact model and close to 6,2 inches For the older one, both with a curved panel.
- Format and resolutionaspect ratio more elongated (approx. 18,5:9) with resolution QHD to balance sharpness and efficiency, reserving 4K for very specific uses.
- Frameless design: the screen would arrive to the edgewith curvature on its sides and added software possibilities; curvature on all four sides is even being considered.
- Goodbye to the physical buttonRemoving the front home button would open the door to virtual buttons with response to pressure and haptic, already relocated the fingerprint reader under the screen or rear, according to the final configuration.
This idea fits with another leak: some pressure-sensitive navigation buttons integrated into the panel which, when pressed more intensely, would offer context menus and instant access, replacing classic capacitive touchscreens without losing speed or precision.
On the software front, the presence of a own assistant (Bixby) and careful integration with the application shortcutsleveraging Force Touch to launch quick actions from the desktop and within apps. For advanced users, there's even talk of accessories such as the S-Pen optional feature that would enhance productivity on the big screen.
In biometrics, in addition to fingerprints, a iris reader to enhance safety; and in ergonomics, gestures over the reader (drag down notifications or open apps) to compensate for its placement. All of this is accompanied by a revamped camera interface with clearer controls and features such as selective focus or pressure-based access.
The rear camera could adopt a dual system and improve the recording high frame rates to achieve more advanced slow motion, reaching figures far exceeding those typically found on mobile phones. Regarding the finish, improvements have been seen multiple colors (black, gray, blue and a violet tone) to reinforce its commitment to design, and a competitive price compared to its predecessor with a curved screen.
If these changes are confirmed, the Galaxy S8's leap wouldn't just be in power: the combination of a touchscreen under pressure, a design of extremely high frontal utilization and contextual controls with haptic response It would reimagine daily interaction, from opening shortcuts to navigating the system without traditional physical buttons.
