While the mid-range line from the South Korean manufacturer is undergoing significant changes, its luxury counterpart continues to stubbornly hold the position of Samsung's leading flagship. The model under consideration today is one of the oldest representatives of the country of Morning Calm in the smartphone market. And it's not just for the beautiful design. Details - in our review of the smartphone samsung galaxy S7 edge.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

It is quite logical that from a smartphone that proudly bears the title of the most expensive among its fellows, one should expect decent technological equipment. And in comparison with younger models, this is true. Even despite significant changes in the 2017 A-line smartphones, last year's Galaxy S7 Edge is in no way inferior, and in many ways surpasses the average class.

Frame

Like its S6 edge predecessors and the similar edge+ model, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a curved display at the edges. However, this time the developers did not rush from one extreme to another and made the size of the flagship medium and quite acceptable. The case is 72.6mm wide, 150.9mm long and just 7.7mm thick. The weight of the phone is 157 g.

Three color options are available to the buyer to choose from: black diamond, dazzling platinum and silver titanium (black, gold and silver in the common people).

The case itself looks quite standard for most Samsumg models. Most of the front of the smartphone is occupied by the screen, below it there is a mechanical “Home” button with a built-in fingerprint scanner and touch “Return” and “ Context menu". Above, as you might guess, is a speaker, a front camera lens along with its built-in flash, a proximity sensor, and, of course, the logo of a South Korean company.

The samsung s7 ebge case is made of 3D glass and metal. The developers abandoned the border that cuts into the hand

In the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the creators decided to abandon the metal edging around the edge of the most noticeable home button. Pretty good solution, which wins the device a few style points. However, at the same time, the aluminum frame around the entire perimeter of the phone remained in its place and, in general, it became a little thicker compared to its predecessor. No matter what, you don’t want to let your smartphone out of your hands at all. And the reason for this is the curved 3D glass that covers the flagship on both sides.

Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4, in turn, has an oleophobic coating, which means that your gadget is now reliably protected from dust and scratches, and also does not glare in the sun like a polished basin. Many users, however, noted that the phone has a small minus, namely, strong soiling. In other words, any fingerprint remains a very noticeable stain on the case.

Technical filling

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge rightfully takes the leading place among its fellows. The phone is equipped with the most advanced technological developments, and you will not see such a powerful and advanced "stuffing" in any of the younger models of the company. This flagship is equipped with an eight-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. The device copes well with a lot of resource-intensive costs due to the competent distribution of tasks between the 2.3 GHz and 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. The graphics accelerator Mali-T880 MP12 is responsible for a decent picture, which, in comparison with the Mali-T780 in the S6 Edge model, produces an 80% (!) Better result.

The operating system installed in S7 Edge Google system Android 6.0.1 as well as the TouchWiz shell. The latter adds some lightness and simplicity to the general appearance of the system. At the same time, its traditional “sticking” has not disappeared. True, they are not very noticeable.

Photo: smartphone technical capabilities based on tests

In Samsung s7 edge, you can even customize the color schemes of the included display

Protection against moisture and dust

The S7 Edge also boasts that its body, among other things, is made according to the IP68 standard. You can safely take your smartphone with you to the bathroom, pool, get it out of your pocket in heavy rain or a sandstorm. After all, the IP68 standard guarantees your favorite device protection from moisture and dust ingress. It is important to note that not only the monolithic design protects the "organs" of the flagship. The components of its board are carefully impregnated with a special water-repellent solution. By the way, you will not find any stubs. All vulnerable points (for example, speakers, microphones and USD connector) are reliably protected by special waterproof membranes.

Fast and wireless charging

The convenience of the phone adds the possibility of both accelerated wired and wireless charging. As the developers promise, your device will be half charged in half an hour, and it will take another 60 minutes to fully restore the battery. However, for such a fast charge, there are conditions: the screen must be in sleep mode all this time. Otherwise, the current strength drops noticeably and the battery replenishment rate is greatly reduced. The same effect is observed with wireless charging (Qi and PMA standard) - 100% in 1 hour 40 minutes.

Working with games

The phone also has one interesting application called Game Tools. As you might guess, it allows the user to optimize the game process as much as possible. Can be temporarily blocked touch buttons at the bottom of the panel, minimize the game, take screenshots. And now the most amazing thing. The power of the phone is enough not only for resource-intensive games. It is enough to record gameplay and even stream.

Front camera is good but not perfect

Other "goodies"

The quality of the recorded video is truly varied. Here you have GA, and HD, and 1: 1, and Full HD, and Full HD with 60 fps. The available resolution does not end there. The phone can record in both QHD and even UHD, better known as 4K resolution.

Extensive video camera settings will appeal not only to amateurs, but also to professionals

Add to this several recording modes (slow-motion and time-lapse shooting), as well as the ability to create a video collage and conduct live broadcasts. And do not forget that all this without loss of quality can be done in low light conditions.

Video: time lapse example

Video: An example of slow motion on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

In general, the camera in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gives its owner simply incredible opportunities. Despite the fact that the resolution of the lenses has decreased, the quality of the shooting has not suffered at all. A big plus is the ability to separately configure each parameter, the choice of blank modes, as well as their variety. It should also be noted how clear and detailed pictures are obtained even in low light conditions. Undoubtedly, the phone stands out from most of its peers. And it is thanks to the excellent camera that he can claim the leading place among the flagships.

Samsung is experiencing a lot of problems, including with sales of its smartphones. The Korean mega giant has been steadily losing money for several years and losing market share due to growing Chinese companies that sell everything the same, only a little cheaper. The only thing that still sets Samsung apart from everyone else is the company's ability to spend huge amounts of money on developing the most advanced technologies. And they all condense into the flagship the Koreans are betting on in 2016: a smartphone called the Galaxy S7 Edge. It is he who should show the world how Samsung is superior to all competitors. Given the design of the device and its incredible specs, it looks like the company isn't going to give up without a fight.

Specifications

Dimensions 72.6x150.9x7.7 mm Weight 157 grams OS Android 6.0 Screen size 5.5 inches Resolution 2560x1440 pixels RAM 4 GB Built-in memory 32/64 GB, with support for microSD cards up to 200 GB Processor 8-core Exynos 8890 Octa with frequency up to 2.6 GHz Camera 12 megapixels, front - 5 megapixels SIM cards 1 or 2, nano-SIM, work alternately Battery non-removable, Li-Ion, 3600 mAh

Frame

The design of the Galaxy S7 Edge is one of its most impressive elements. It hasn't changed much since the Galaxy S6 Edge, but only because it's not clear what could be improved here. On all sides, the case is covered with durable protective glass, and it looks just brilliant. On the left and right sides of the screen, the screen wraps around the edges of the device, making it feel like it has no edges, and that looks great too. None of the competitors has yet guessed to make such a “fitting” screen, and, of course, such an original smartphone seems like a king against the background of all standard black rectangles. In addition, Samsung seems to have done the impossible: the Galaxy S7 Edge is thinner than the Galaxy S7 - although the battery is much larger. The device lies perfectly in the hand, it is light, thin, and at the same time not slippery: the glass actually touches the palm very nicely.

The case is non-separable, the battery is non-removable. SIM-cards (nano-size) are located on a special tray inserted into the end. Depending on the configuration, the tray can be with one card and space for microSD, or with space for two SIM cards - but then one of them will then share its slot with microSD, so you have to choose between them. Luckily, for its flagship, Samsung has been generous and has given us the option to choose between 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, so an additional microSD card isn't necessary in this case. Most smartphones have only 16 GB of memory, of which a good half is occupied by the system and programs, and you don’t really want to insert a second SIM card into them if this further reduces data storage capabilities. In the Galaxy S7 Edge, everything is fine with this, you don’t have to make a painful choice here. And if you still need to store a huge media library, then even new 200 GB microSD cards are inserted here.

Another huge plus for the Galaxy S7 Edge, even compared to last year's Galaxy S6, is the water resistance of the case. You can take your phone to the bathroom with you, swim with it, wash it in the sink, walk with it in the rain. The protection standard here is IP68, that is, the smartphone can stay calm for 30 minutes even at a depth of 1.5 meters under water. This is achieved by impregnating the board with a special solution and installing membranes on speakers, microphones, and so on.

The new smartphone is quite expensive and the screen is unique, so to encourage sales, Samsung provides an extended VIP warranty for their displays. They are quite durable, protected by Gorilla Glass 4, but even if you break them through your own fault, they will be replaced for free in the first year after purchase. True, in order to gain access to such a program in Russia, you need to take a smartphone in one of the official branded stores.

Camera

Formally, in terms of its resolution, the camera in the Galaxy S7 Edge is even worse than in the Galaxy S6. It used to be 16 megapixels, now it's 12 megapixels. But in fact, the quality of the photo ... increased! And, significantly. This is because it uses a special new BriteCell camera module. It is so good that even Sony, famous for its cameras, asked Samsung for the right to manufacture it. The camera matrix in the S7 Edge has a physical definition of 24 megapixels, it's just that neighboring pixels are combined to improve the overall picture quality. Improvements are especially noticeable with a lack of lighting. In the dark and at dusk, the new Samsung smartphone shoots better than any other option on the market.

Another bonus of the new camera module is the focus time. Autofocus works in a fifth of a second, even in low light. This allows you to take great pictures of moving objects, clearly catch the wings of a bird in flight, or perfectly photograph the environment even from the window of an airplane or from a moving car.

In addition to amazing autofocus and improved light sensitivity, the Galaxy S7 Edge also features a host of new camera settings and additional modes. Separately, among them it is worth mentioning hyperlapse and motion panorama. In general, the camera is very good, although you can’t say this by the characteristics.

Display

The Galaxy S7 Edge has a great Super AMOLED screen. It is exactly the same as the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S7, only slightly larger: 5.5 inches diagonally instead of 5.1 inches. You won't find a better display in the world of smartphones. And the point here is not only excellent color reproduction, excellent brightness (with perfect auto-tuning!) and high resolution of 2560x1440. An important role is played by the edges of the screen, going to the ends of the case. They looked great on the S6 Edge, but didn't do much good. But now, in the S7 Edge, the edges make room for two extra columns, opening up a "bonus" space for information. It is actively used by some programs, and Samsung actively encourages the development of new ones.

Perhaps the most convenient is the People Edge feature, which provides direct access to your favorite contacts. Icons with photos of your people and loved ones appear on the right side of the screen. You can tap on them to instantly call this person or send him a message. You can also place a compass, a ruler, and even a flashlight (which is extensively customizable from the menu) on the edges of the display. Obviously, such "extended" screens are the future. Empty space on smartphones will become less and less over time. Samsung is the first company to be able to create such a design.

Performance

The biggest problem with the Galaxy S6 was the lack of a memory card slot. Samsung, looking at the success of Apple, reasoned that 32/64/128 GB will be enough for everyone, and everyone will be able to take the model to suit their needs. In practice, it turned out that even 128 GB was not enough for everyone, many are used to the fact that Android devices can be “improved” to suit their needs. Yes, and released the Galaxy S6 with 128 GB is not enough, many of them were not enough. Expanding memory via a microSD card, which everyone has had for a long time, is still much more convenient than overpaying a lot of money for a smartphone, in which of the improvements there are only an extra thirty-two gigabytes. Therefore, in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, the company, fortunately, abandoned its practice. The slots for memory cards have returned to the flagships, and even 200 GB cards are inserted into them (in theory, even 2 TB cards can be inserted).

In terms of performance - generally a giant leap. Qualcomm processors caused a lot of criticism, so now Samsung is putting the super-powerful Exynos 8890 Octa chipset in the main part of its devices. A version with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 can also be found, but it is made for the US market and will not be seen often here. Exynos has a lot of advantages. First, Samsung has more control over their production and can "fit" processors to the rest of the hardware, and not vice versa (new autofocus technology samsung cameras works worse on Qualcomm chipsets). Secondly, they are less likely to heat up. Thirdly, Exynos consumes about 10% less energy with similar characteristics.

The new processor is in all respects one of the fastest and most efficient on the market. It is several times faster than the best options of 2015, and does not require a lot of energy for itself. On the plus side, it has a great graphics chipset and 4GB of RAM. With such power, the device clearly leaves behind all competitors. The Galaxy S7 Edge will be at the top of the smartphone food chain for many years to come.

Interface and OS

There is Android 6.0 and a slightly updated TouchWiz shell. You can see several new programs and modes, a slightly more accurate and bright interface. In general, there are no big changes here, but they are not needed: the Samsung shell is one of the most pleasant and balanced on the market. What the company is focusing on is a gaming mode that allows you to take screenshots and turn off notifications so you can enjoy the experience. If that's what you're into, if you want total immersion, the Galaxy S7 Edge's interface will delight you. Haven't seen this feature in others yet.

Battery

The S7 Edge has the biggest battery yet. The modest battery was one of last year's S6's biggest drawbacks, and now Samsung has found a way to increase its capacity from 2600 mAh to 3600 mAh. At the same time, the weight of the smartphone has not changed much. True, due to the enhanced processor, the “durability” of the device has not increased so much. Overall, the S7 Edge lasts 20-25% longer than previous models. And about 10% longer than a simple S7 with a smaller screen.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the fast charging. In half an hour, you can bring the battery up to 80% if you are in a hurry somewhere. And on full charge it will take 100 minutes. The S7 Edge also supports wireless charging technology. Here, the battery reaches 100% in about two hours.

Competitors

Apple iPhone 6S

Until Apple releases the seventh iPhone, the 6S actually has to compete with the Galaxy S7. But the devices here can only be compared in terms of price. In all other aspects, the Galaxy S7 Edge outperforms the iPhone one and a half, or even as much as two times. Screen resolution, battery, RAM, processor speed... Galaxy S7 Edge is better in every way. But if you don't like Android but love iOS, there's not much choice.

Google Nexus 6P

Another flagship with a wonderful screen and a wonderful, bright and clear 5.7-inch display. The official resolution of the camera is also low (12.3 megapixels), but thanks to similar technologies, the shooting quality is no worse than that of other smartphones. The hardware of the Nexus 6P is noticeably weaker, the fingerprint scanner is located at the back, near the camera, and not in the Home button, and the design is much more standard, without a plentiful glass coating, but with an interesting characteristic black plate at the back on top. The manufacturer here is Chinese, Huawei, because the price is much lower.

LG G5

Top flagship from other Koreans. The screen here is slightly smaller - 5.3 inches, not 5.5 inches. The design is much more standard. The battery of the LG G5 is noticeably smaller. Otherwise, the characteristics are very similar. If a appearance If you like LG G5 more than Galaxy S7 Edge design with special screen angles and shiny back, take G5 with confidence.

Opinions

The Galaxy S7 Edge is not much larger than the Galaxy S7; the main difference between smartphones is an even more distinctly rounded display, a larger screen size and a larger battery. In terms of camera and performance, the device easily surpasses its predecessors, in addition, there is a microSD slot and water protection. Samsung has done everything it promised and its smartphone is by far the best on the market right now.

S7 Edge has everything to be the best smartphone 2016: power, beautiful design, high-quality shell. Wireless charging and the ability to expand the internal memory also play a role, especially since these features are not yet available on the iPhone.

Samsung approached the issue of creating the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge very reasonably: this is not a revolution, but a very competent evolution. Solid such work in accordance with consumer reviews. The new flagships have become more comfortable and more beautiful, but remained within the framework of the original design concept. In addition, smartphones have been taught to shoot better in the dark and equipped with excellent batteries. We did not forget about the slot for 2 SIM - although it is combined, but the main thing is that the place for micro SD has reappeared. Even protection against water and dust returned! It seems that now there is practically nothing to complain about, and only the price of smartphones in Russia can scare us.

In 2015, Samsung made a breakthrough and radically changed the concept of creating smartphones. Then new unusual flagships entered the market - S6 and S6 Edge. The version with curved edges of the display has become the most popular, so in the first months the developers did not have time to make up for the shortage of this model in store windows.

The following year, the manufacturer decided not to delay the release of a new phone, so the S7 and S7 Edge immediately appeared. This time, the “couple” was more balanced, and therefore the “plus” version should not be expected.

At the time of the release of Galaxy S7 Edge, this model became the most popular in the world. Pre-orders again showed that the buyer prefers curved screens. In addition, the new smartphone was able to fix problems with the display. What else has changed in the phone, we will find out further.

Equipment

The new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, whose pre-sale price was about 60,000 rubles, comes in the usual configuration for the company. In the box is Charger with support for Fast Adaptive Charge and, accordingly, a USB cable. There is also an instruction, a clip for the slot and headphones. This kit is enough for any user.

Appearance

Comparing with last year's flagship S6 edge, it is noticeable that the new model immediately increased the display diagonal, so the Galaxy S7 Edge is no longer a reduced copy of its older brother, but a smartphone with the same dimensions.

At first glance, no external changes no. But still, the developers have finalized the sharp edge of the case, made it more curved. Now smart has become more convenient to hold in your hand. Its dimensions have also increased somewhat due to the new volumetric battery and durable finishing materials.

The main changes that have affected the flagship case is the return of a protective coating against water and dust. Here is the familiar IP68 standard, which works stably, without any errors. The phone is in every possible way protected from dust and especially water. It can be about half an hour at a depth of up to one meter.

I was also pleased that the body was spared from the already boring ugly plugs. All connectors are protected by a special membrane. The new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, whose price justifies all expectations, has become a monopod. Now the battery can only be reached in service center. The cover of the smartphone is glued with a special protective tape, which allows you to immerse the phone in water.

Everything is in its place

Basically, the design remained the same as before. Frames at the screen, of course, can not be found. Above the display is a speaker, on the sides of it are sensors and the company logo flaunts right there. Under the screen is a classic button.

On the back panel is the main camera with LED flash. The logo was placed under it again. At the bottom of the case there is a speaker, a microphone, a charger connector and a place for headphones. At the top end there is only a small hole for an additional microphone and a SIM card tray. On the right side is the lock button, on the left side is the volume rocker.

Unusual design solution

The screen of the new flagship did not become a sensation, but still continued to delight customers. In "Galaxy S7 Edge" the price depends on the rest of the smartphone is no different from its fellow S7.

The resolution of the display has not changed, as in last year's smartphone, Quad HD with a resolution of 2560x1440. The screen has been noticeably improved. Increased the overall brightness margin. The matrix remained the same - juicy and saturated turned out to be very high quality. The blacks look "coal", the contrast is balanced, and the brightness is comfortable both at night and at noon in the sun.

In the settings, you can adjust the display of the screen if AMOLED seems too artificial to someone. There is a mode that allows you to customize color scheme closer to more realistic.

Energy costs

The press release showed a special Always On option that looks really good. It works as follows: when the user blocks the device, the screen still displays a calendar, clock and some notifications. That is, the phone is still in partial activity. The developers claimed that Always On wasted only 1% of the charge per hour. In practice, it turned out that the function is quite expensive for the energy of the smartphone. If you turn it off, then the phone will live 20-30% longer.

"Filling"

"Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge", the price of which fluctuates around 60 thousand rubles, received the top version of the operating system - Android 6.0.1. It works in tandem with the already familiar TouchWiz. In this model, the option is redesigned for the OS, so everything looks very harmonious and balanced.

Given the cost of the device, it is probably not worth saying that some errors or lags can be found in the system. No brakes were observed, the OS "flies". Thanks to the redesigned proprietary shell, the menus have been collected on one screen, which looks rather concise. In a separate folder, they placed "Google Applications" and, of course, branded software.

"Memorable" changes

Last year, the company decided to remove support for memory cards from all its flagships. Most likely, such changes occurred in the pursuit of fashion. A series of mistakes followed. It was decided to release smartphones with 32, 64 and 128 GB. In practice, it turned out that it is almost impossible to find the latest version of the device. Naturally, such problems could not go unnoticed.

In 2016, microSD support was returned. The situation with the internal memory remains the same for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The price depends on the version of the device. The most expensive is the 64 GB model.

Considering that microSD can now be placed in a smartphone, the 64 GB version has become less in demand. By the way, the tray for the memory card and SIM card is combined. The user can choose what he needs: two SIM cards or one, but paired with a memory card.

"RAM" in the new flagship has also become more - 4 GB. Naturally, this improvement affected the operation of the phone.

Performance

The company changed its preferences and instead of the famous Qualcomm, there is an Exynos 8890 inside the smartphone. At first, fans were skeptical about replacing the processor, but, as all kinds of tests show, the 8-core device not only outperformed the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, but was also noted for moderate power consumption.

Also, testing of the new Mali-T880 graphics chipset showed stunning results. Compared to previous version, this one has become “faster” by as much as 80%.

Activity

The new "Galaxy S7 Edge" has got powerful battery at 3600 mAh. Its autonomy shows excellent results considering the display size, performance figures and multitasking. The developer also took care of excellent optimization, which allows you to keep the device charged for a long time.

Despite the newfangled Type-C connectors, Samsung did not move away from the proven microUSB. The kit includes a charger that allows you to power your phone from 0 to 100% in just 100 minutes. There is also the possibility of wireless charging.

Pleasant trifles

At the time of the release of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, it was not found in Svyaznoy. What seriously upset fans, especially those who have been waiting for a new product with an amazing camera since the press release.

There is not much to say about the front. Its resolution is 5 megapixels, it does an excellent job with its "selfie" function. The menu added face correction, color change and correction of its geometry.

But the main surprise was the appearance of the main camera at 12 megapixels. At first, this news shocked fans, because the previous Samsung model had as much as 16 megapixels. It turned out that a module from Sony IMX260 was developed specifically for the company. Its aperture increased to 1.7, and the main "chip" was a change in pixel size to 1.4 microns. Thus, the developers did not increase the number of pixels, but their size, which qualitatively affected the photos.

conclusions

At the beginning of the year, Galaxy S7 Edge became the highest quality and strongest smartphone. Outwardly, it has not changed much compared to the previous version, but many innovations have been placed inside it, which have significantly improved the performance of the device.

Beautiful design and quality materials are the first thing that catches your eye. But behind the metal shell hides great amount features that make this smartphone the best on the market. Large 3600 mAh battery. High-quality camera module with increased pixel size. Switch to Exynos and improved version of the graphics chipset.

For some reason, after entering the market, the model did not appear in the Svyaznoy store. "Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge" can now be bought at a price of 40 to 70 thousand rubles. It can be ordered both in China, at a low price, and purchased in the online store of any city and country.

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Specifications

• Android 6.0.1, TouchWiz 2016
• Display 5.5 inch, QHD-resolution, SuperAMOLED, automatic backlight adjustment, Always On function, different operating modes, Corning Gorilla Glass 4,
• 4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB built-in, memory card up to 200 GB
• nanoSIM (there will be options for 2 SIM cards, then the memory card in the combo slot will not be available)
• Exynos 8890 chipset, 8 cores up to 1.8 GHz per core, MALI T880 MP12 GPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 variant in some countries)
• support for LTE cat12/13 with software update, operator support is also required
• Front camera 5 megapixels, flash (screen), BRITECELL main camera, 12 megapixels, time lapse, slow motion, video effects, 4K video
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, WiFi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth®: v4.2, A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC
• In-body wireless charging (WPC1.1(4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0(4.2W)
• 3600 mAh Li-Ion battery, extreme power saving mode, fast charging in one hour up to 70 percent

Contents of delivery

• Telephone
• Charger (Fast Adaptive Charge) with USB cable
• Instruction
• Wired stereo headset
• Clip for SIM tray

Positioning

In 2015, there was a reshuffle inside Samsung that affected the positioning of devices, the schedule for their release, and what the company does. In particular, they went on an experiment for flagships when they abandoned memory cards (Apple doesn’t have it, and no one complains!), They made the cases monolithic, and this scared many consumers away. The fact that two models appeared on the market at once - S6 and S6 EDGE, in the same case size, but one with a side edge, and the second without, confused the situation even more.

The very first sales showed that the fashion EDGE is in overwhelming demand, while the simple S6 is not so popular. The difference in demand did not affect the total sales volume, but rather their distribution in the S6/S6 EDGE pair. The shortage of EDGE was noticeable during the first three months, the company did not have time to produce matrices for them and was forced to start additional production.

In autumn, Samsung released another pair of flagships - Note 5/S6 EDGE Plus. If Samsung traditionally considered the Note line as flagships, then in 2015 they moved away from this rule and made the fashion device the main one, it was promoted in all markets, while the Note 5 was initially released in small numbers in Asia, South Korea and the USA. Then they began to sell it everywhere, but this caused confusion in the perception of what is considered a real flagship, what is their difference and what to look at.

In 2016, EDGE actually comes out simultaneously with the S7, this is the same device, only with a larger diagonal. They abandoned the small EDGE, because they don’t see much point in it, the choice will now be between the usual flat S7 and the large S7 EDGE. As for me, this approach looks more logical than two devices of the same size.

I am often asked what will happen to the Note line. Rumor has it that she was abandoned and will no longer be. I will repeat the words of Mark Twain, paraphrasing them: rumors about the death of Note are greatly exaggerated. Moreover, this device, namely Note 6, once again becomes the flagship in the full sense of the word and will be the key novelty of the fall of 2016. It implements a number of innovations that the S7 did not get, and it will be the most powerful device possible at the time of release, and for the next year at least. That is, the good old Note line is returning to us again.

And S7/S7 EDGE are destined to become the key models of the next six months and one of the most interesting flagships in which there are no compromises. For these devices, apparently, the history of S6/S6 EDGE is repeated, but at a new round of market development. Pre-orders in Europe and Russia showed that the main demand falls on the S7 EDGE, buyers perceived this particular model as a key one. In Russia, there is one S7 for two S7 EDGEs, despite the difference in cost in favor of the latter. This suggests that big screen and unusual screen shape prevail, people also choose a large battery. Perhaps it is the S7 EDGE that becomes the most interesting and uncompromising flagship in 2016, this device has all the technologies that you can imagine.

Design, body materials

I have already got used to the eternal groan of the dissatisfied for any reason and without them. For example, when any flagship comes out, there is always a bunch of those who do not like the design, case materials, and so on. As a rule, they do not belong to the category of potential buyers, but simply like to chat online. Perhaps the only exceptions are products from Sony and HTC, which almost do not change from year to year, which creates complaints. For Samsung in 2015, the redesign of the flagships was successful, now they are all built on a metal frame, have a back surface of Corning Gorilla Glass 4. In 2016, nothing changes, except that the glass on the front and back becomes 2.5D ( this is fashion and only, now all companies make such rounded glasses). Samsung, in order to position itself differently from competitors, calls 3D glass, for this they have a reason, no one uses such bends for Gorilla Glass 4 in their products.

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy Note 5

As you can see, outwardly these smartphones completely repeat the flagships of 2015, it will be difficult to see the differences. Moreover, the same A-series of 2016 looks similar to these devices, only the colors will differ, due to them they will try to emphasize older models. But it is difficult in life to distinguish the saturation of the color of the case, to notice what kind of apparatus a person uses. A successful design, which is reproduced in a dozen models, quickly becomes boring. And, perhaps, it is this moment that will stop many, people will find that it will be difficult to stand out with the help of such an apparatus. As I see the situation, Samsung switched to a two-year design cycle, like Apple, but decided to play the opposite, that is, change the look of handsets not in the same year as Apple. This year, the iPhone 7 will get a different look, but the Galaxy S7 will resemble its predecessor.

From the point of view of color schemes, the black (Black Onyx) phone looks more interesting, the gold color is somewhat boring in the previous model. And most people order a black phone.

In total, these colors are still available, but they will not appear in all markets at the same time.

Now a few words about dreams about a collapsible case. It is not and will not be in this model, the design itself does not involve replacing the battery yourself. But this can be done at any service center. The second point is water protection. Just like in the Galaxy S5, it returns to Samsung devices, and to all flagships. The protection standard is IP68, phones can be drowned, and nothing will come of it. There is impregnation of the components on the board with a special solution that repels water (it is often used in Motorola phones), but the design itself does not allow water to get inside, there are special membranes on the speakers and microphones.

And this is how they protected the microUSB connector so that water does not get inside, and if this still happens from a blow, then there is a special controller that prevents a short circuit.

All metal surfaces have undergone additional anti-corrosion treatment. In the picture you see the painted parts, which are additionally protected from water.

We did an IP68 test and the phone passed it with ease. There are no problems with it, watch the video. I want to note right away that in order for the speakers to not sound muffled after water, it is necessary that the device is dry, this is a simple logic, which for some reason is not clear to certain people.

Pay attention to how the tray for the SIM card and memory card is arranged, it has a rubberized insert, which is lower than the top edge. As a result, dust from pockets quickly accumulates here, but it does not penetrate inside the phone. The peculiarity of its protection is affected. Someone may not like it from an aesthetic point of view, but this is not a problem, since dust does not penetrate into the case and cannot get there.

The case has grown slightly in size, both as a result of the larger battery in the S7 and a different frame design, made stronger to withstand serious drops (6013 aluminum alloy). I have absolutely no complaints about the resistance to drops for the latest generations of Galaxy. Immediately, the location of the components and parts of the phone was completely recalculated to ensure even greater survival and safety of the glasses that cover the screen and the back surface. There are no miracles in the world, and you can break any device, but users of the Galaxy / Note line know that they have very reliable devices that are difficult to break.

Due to the fact that now the back panel of the phone also has a bevel, it is much more pleasant to hold the S7 EDGE in hands than its predecessor, no crashing parts, nothing even remotely interfering. Excellent tactile devices. The glass gets dirty, you have to put up with it, another thing is that the marks from the hands are not so noticeable and are easily erased.

Of the minuses of the black version, I note the speaker grille, which is also painted black. The paint wears off in a few weeks in the pocket, white metal appears. In the golden color of the case, this is simply imperceptible, it seems that everything is correct, but here it is clearly visible. In my opinion, this is a clear drawback, but it cannot be called critical.

In order for the device not to heat up, a special cooling system was created inside. Look at her description.

Type of memory, RAM, memory cards

When Samsung started refusing to manufacture its flagships with memory cards, the company reasoned that the memory capacity of 32, 64 and 128 GB is enough in theory for any person. In practice, the company got confused in logistics, and 32 GB devices appeared first, then 64 GB, but 128 GB models turned out to be difficult to find, and few were produced. This is a fundamental difference from Apple, where you can buy a device with any amount of memory and they are always in stock. Therefore, the experiment inside Samsung was considered unsuccessful, and the groan of consumers turned out to be so loud that all Samsung top managers felt it.

Apparently, in order to please people, you must first take something away from them. This happened with memory cards, they were removed in 2015 and they realized what a mistake it was in 2016. Now memory cards are back in all flagships, you can use them in almost any size. The 200 GB card is recognized and works. Later, support for 2 TB memory cards may appear, there are no reasons not to do this, there are no technical restrictions.

The main models will be those that offer 32 GB of internal memory, while devices with 64 GB will not be very common. I think that there is nothing wrong with this and users will choose just such solutions.

Since Samsung smartphones use fast UFS 2.0 memory, the company had to abandon the Android 6 proprietary function - combining memory cards and internal memory into a single array. This is necessary for those who are not going to use their memory card somewhere else, but only in one phone. The risks of this are quite large, if the memory card fails, you will lose most of your data, if not all, except for what is stored in the cloud.

As a result, Samsung decided to make an intermediate solution. You get 24 GB of space out of 32 GB, while 8 GB contains the system and space for working with external memory, for example, it is used as a buffer for video recording, cache and other system functions. But, as before, you can transfer most of the applications to a memory card without storing them in the internal memory of the smartphone. As a result, there are no de facto restrictions, you can use your smartphone as you please.

RAM has not changed in type, these are chips built on 20 nm technology, we first saw them a year ago. The peak data transfer rate is 3.2 Gb / s, which can be considered the maximum speed in mobile devices in the next year, or even a year and a half. The amount of RAM has grown to 4 GB.

The memory manager that appeared in the previous generation and caused complaints from many users that it unloaded from the application memory remained. But we added an operating mode in which the latest applications are kept in RAM, unloading them only when necessary. That is, a sort of mixed mode has turned out: while memory is not required, applications hang in it, and as soon as it is needed, they go into the buffer.

But due to the speed of the processor, the load time for applications from the cache has been reduced by at least half, it seems that they are hanging in memory. Visually, and on sensations, this is a big increase in the speed of work in this aspect.

Chipset and performance

In 2015, Samsung abandoned the use of Qualcomm in their flagships, the processors were very hot and had many flaws. In particular, it was the Snapdragon 810, which Qualcomm was able to finalize only a year after the first samples. This processor, and Samsung's abandonment of it, crashed Qualcomm's stock and even caused a wave of layoffs and a reorganization of the chipset maker.

Until 2015, the prevailing stereotype said that the Exynos versions of the flagships were noticeably worse than their counterparts on Qualcomm. Often this was not the case, they were equivalent from the point of view of the average consumer. Qualcomm has traditionally had stronger LTE modems than in Samsung's own solutions. In 2016, the difference is leveled even more, as modems on Exynos also received an update and began to work better. Are they inferior to Qualcomm? I think yes. Do you notice this difference in real life? I think no.

The vast majority of countries will receive flagships from Samsung on the Exynos version, and not on the Qualcomm 820. Operators who, for some reason, want to get the Qualcomm version, do so consciously and for their own reasons. Of the minuses of the Qualcomm version, I note about 10 percent less time in various modes, which, with the same performance, looks like a huge difference. Also, less integration of the Qualcomm chipset with the Samsung camera may affect the speed of the autofocus (but you probably won't notice it). The predominant version of the flagships will be the one that uses the Exynos 8890 inside.

Depending on the operator and / or the chipset used, the letters in the model markings will differ, the standard name is SM-G935. Let's dwell a little on this processor. So, it is made according to the 14 nm FinFET process technology, it has eight cores, as well as a new MALI T880 MP12 graphics coprocessor. In the graphics area, the processor is claimed to be 80 percent faster than the MALI-T760 and energy efficient by 40 percent at maximum load.

Among the interesting features of the chipset, I would like to note support for LTE cat.12/13, which ensures data download at speeds up to 600 Mbps (a 1 GB movie can be downloaded in one minute if your operator supports these categories). Check out the infographic dedicated to this processor.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Exynos version shows better performance.

In tests, S7 EDGE wins, it is the fastest device at the moment (my phones are on Exynos). Look at the test results.

I would like to specifically note that new processor very fast. In every sense, this is one of the best processors on the market, and at the same time it has good energy efficiency, reduced power consumption, which, together with other technical solutions, makes these models very interesting.

The phone also has additional processor Exynos M1, he is responsible for the calculation of movements. Devoting a separate, dedicated processor to this is justified. At the moment, S Health has an erroneous step count when moving in a car, shaking is perceived as walking. This oversight will be corrected in the coming months.

Display

The phone has a SuperAMOLED screen, 5.5 inches, QHD resolution. There is simply nothing better on the market, and the fact that all companies are trying to switch to AMOLED and are ready to buy screens outdated by several generations from Samsung only speaks of how good this technology is. The same Apple is preparing to use AMOLED in the iPhone, as it has seen its benefits with its own eyes. But users of flagships and not only Samsung flagships have been getting this technology for years and are using it with might and main.

DisplayMate traditionally conducted a study of screens in S7 / S7 EDGE, and the result is quite interesting, the previous leader in the face of S6 EDGE Plus lost the crown, the latest generation displays were named the best screens in mobile devices, nothing better simply exists in the world. , it is quite detailed and thorough.

Let's focus on a few technologies, each of which is not obvious, but improves the use of these devices in everyday life. So, let's start with how the screens behave in the sun, in the bright sun. S7 EDGE has no problems with this, no glare, no reflections, the brightness in automatic mode can be set to such a level that you will see bright and colorful colors, all screen content will be readable. But it depends on your preferences, however, more on that later.

Now let's imagine the unimaginable. Many people use sunglasses in the summer, many of them have polarized lenses. The problem with most screens in portable electronics is that they are hard to see, especially in normal, vertical orientation - the screen of the same iPhone 6/6s becomes darker than it actually is. Flip the screen to horizontal orientation and it will be brighter. Miracle? Just the arrangement of the elements.

The screen for the Galaxy S7 EDGE took care of this "little thing" and placed the polarizing filter at an angle of 45 degrees so that no matter how you look at the screen with glasses, the picture remains bright. This is the first device on the market in which even such trifles for the screen have been thought out.

Another thing that has changed for the screens and appears for the first time in the S7/S7 EDGE is the personal auto-brightness setting. What does it mean? How can setup be personal and automatic at the same time? The answer lies in the fact that we are all different and perceive the brightness of screens, their colors and other parameters differently. Samsung has implemented an intelligent system that evaluates the level of ambient light and what lighting options we choose, which we consider a comfortable level for ourselves. And this data is used in order to subsequently adjust the backlight in a way that is convenient for you. It is enough to use both manual backlight adjustment and automatic for about one week, so that the phone understands what you like and works in automatic mode. I absolutely love this feature as it predicts what I want to see, what the brightness of the screen should be in different conditions.

The screen also has an Always On mode, when the time is constantly shown, as an option, a picture or a calendar, and you can choose topics in which these images will differ.

This is just a wonderful feature, because, unlike competitors, the picture is displayed in color, it is always visible, both at night and during the day, and is quite bright. For those who are afraid that this will affect the operating time of the device, S7 EDGE consumes 1 to 2% of the battery for 12 hours of display operation in this mode (depending on external lighting conditions, the picture changes in brightness automatically). This is nothing, but you always have a clock in front of your eyes, and this sharply distinguishes this phone from all others.

Cameras - front and back

The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels, light sensitivity has been slightly increased. The screen itself can act as a flash. It is possible to improve complexion, remove artifacts on the skin, and at the same time correct the geometry of the face. Face enhancers will definitely appeal to girls.

But there is no intrigue here, everything is clear and familiar. The intrigue lies in what happened to the main camera, because in S6 its resolution was 16 megapixels, and in S7/S7 EDGE the camera suddenly became 12 megapixels.

The Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE uses the Sony IMX260 camera module (previously IMX240), which was created specifically for Samsung. On the Sony website, such products usually do not receive descriptions, moreover, they cannot be bought by other manufacturers.

I did not manage to find a sane description of the IMX260, and this is not so important, since the main innovations were explained during the presentation of the Galaxy S7. So, the company increased the lens aperture f/1.7 (f/1.9 a year earlier), while also increasing the pixel size to 1.4 microns, which makes it possible to get more information on the matrix. In Britecell, the pixel size is one micron, and it immediately turns out that this technology is not used in the IMX260, judging by the information that we had before. But everything is not so clear, let's try to figure it out.

To begin with, the S7 is the first device on the market that has focusing over the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe matrix, that is, one hundred percent of the pixels are involved in phase detection autofocus.

But, perhaps, the most important thing is the increased clarity and brightness of the picture (although, to be honest, I don’t know which is better, the current flagships shoot very well). Here increased the possibility of shooting in the evening and in the dark. There are new scenes and plots, camera settings. Samsung was able to improve the camera, although it seemed that it was impossible to do so.

Photo examples

Comparison with S6 Edge+

S7 edge	S6 Edge+

For example, the “Food” mode has appeared, this is a kind of filter in which the background is blurred, note that on the left there is a picture without a filter, on the right - with it.

Ordinary	Food Mode

For video recording, a slow-motion mode has appeared, as well as a time-lapse, examples of which you can see in the video below.

And here is an example of a regular video on this camera.

Year after year I say that Samsung flagships they shoot better and better, they are very high quality. And I'm tired of constantly answering the question on social networks, what this or that picture was taken for. In S7/S7 EDGE, the camera has become even better, which makes these devices the undisputed leaders. Now the time has expanded when you can be guaranteed to get a high-quality picture, this is not only a day, but also twilight, evening. In short, the camera is, as before, one of the strengths of these devices.

Battery

Slightly increased dimensions are associated, among other things, with the battery capacity - 3600 mAh. The operating time of the device is always a combination of factors, in particular, the stability and optimization of software, the quality of components, and the power consumption of the screen. It is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to consider the operating time in isolation from these parameters.

Typical use case modern smartphone involves running various programs in the background, not only browsing pages, but connecting a wireless headset, and so on. Everyone has their own use case, for example, I use phones to the fullest - I take pictures, listen to podcasts on a wireless headset, watch social networks, movies, web pages, receive mail every fifteen minutes from different boxes. My EDGE Plus lives with three to three and a half hours of screen operation from morning to late evening with about 70 percent backlight. And this is a good indicator. For many, the operating time of this device is an average of two days. Some manage to make it work for up to three days, and say that this is enough for them for active use. It should be noted here that the word “active” is different for everyone, everyone puts their own worldview into it.

On average - two days of confident work (3.5-4 hours of screen at 60%), data transfer to 4G without restrictions (4 GB downloaded). As for me, this is an excellent result, there is progress compared to the previous year, and the Chinese are far behind even in cases where they put in batteries twice the capacity. The video playback time at maximum brightness is from 13 to 14 hours on average (the radio module is not disabled).

The phone has two built-in wireless charging standards, you can use any. There is support for fast wireless charging. There is also fast wired charging - in 110 minutes you will charge the device to 100 percent. It takes less than half an hour to get half a charge. Many flagships from other companies can only dream of such a fast charging technology that saves you, even if you forgot to charge the device in the morning, it only takes a few minutes in the morning.

The most important improvement of the current flagships, and indeed of all 2016 models from Samsung, is the increased battery life. A gigantic work has been done here, and it should be noted. On average, they will work 1.5-2 times longer than previous devices of the same segment. The reason is the increase in battery capacity, but also the optimization of software and hardware. On average, on S7 EDGE in Spain, I got two days of work with 4-4.5 hours of screen time and always on LTE, which is noticeably higher than for EDGE Plus, the gain is those same 1.5-2 times.

A few words about the microUSB connector, which the progressive part of humanity has already decided to send to the scrap and is waiting USB type C. Personally, I am tired of carrying a second cable, I constantly forget it, and therefore some phones are charged only at home, where such cables are available. The value of Type C is still greatly overestimated, such a connector is needed by a small audience that considers itself technology enthusiasts. Therefore, it was not used in mass products. A gradual transition to it will begin in the fall of 2016, and even then, this is an issue that has not been fully resolved. Samsung has now considered that the compatibility of all accessories is much more important than supporting a fashion trend.

Speaking of AMOLED, Exynos and battery life. Meizu Pro 5 used this combination of components from Samsung to achieve maximum battery life in its flagship. Other companies are starting to learn from Samsung, it's becoming a trend.

USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities

Bluetooth version 4.2, it was created for the Internet of things and works great with various sensors. Otherwise, there are no special changes, new profiles have appeared, energy consumption has improved. Let me remind you that there is something interesting in the new standard.

Firstly, this is an extended range, which can reach several tens of meters, depending on the settings of the devices and how the manufacturer configured this option. Secondly, the IP protocol is used for addressing, that is, devices now have their own unique addresses and communication with many such devices is supported.

From the technical points, the interaction between Bluetooth and LTE has been improved, now within the same device the operation of these technologies is synchronized, mutual interference is not created (for our LTE frequencies it is irrelevant). Plus, Bluetooth devices can now access the cloud and transfer their results directly, bypassing the companion device, as was necessary before.

USB connection. USB 2.0 is used here, that is, the data transfer rate is about 20 Mb / s. These are not theoretical, but real results on devices. They may differ depending on the operating system and the computer you are connecting your phone to. Both up and down.

WiFi. 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac is supported, the wizard is similar to that for Bluetooth. You can remember the selected networks, automatically connect to them. It is possible to set up a connection to the router with one touch, for this you need to press a key on the router, and also activate a similar button in the device's menu (WPA SecureEasySetup). From additional options it is worth noting the setup wizard, it appears with a weak or disappearing signal. You can also set up Wi-Fi operation Scheduled.

For 802.11n, HT40 mode of operation is supported, allowing you to double the Wi-Fi throughput (requires support from another device).

WiFi Direct. A protocol that aims to replace Bluetooth or compete with its third version (it also uses Wi-Fi version n to transfer large files). On the menu WiFi settings select the Wi-Fi Direct section, the phone starts looking for devices around. Select the desired device, activate the connection on it, and voila. Now in file manager You can view files on another device and also transfer them. Another option is to simply find the devices connected to your router and transfer the necessary files to them, this can be done from the gallery or other sections of the phone. The main thing is that the device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

WiFi repeater.

It is impossible to write a review when you use the phone for a few minutes at the company's booth and this device is not your main one. Then there are materials that lack many "chips" that the manufacturer himself did not talk about, just as others did not find them. I am constantly working with the Galaxy S7, I have already discovered many “little things” that distinguish Samsung flagships from other Android smartphones and will later become part of Android itself. I want to talk about one of these chips.

Usually, when you turn on the hotspot on your phone, it instantly turns off Wi-Fi, you can’t use both at the same time.

On the Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE, I suddenly found that when turning on Wi-Fi is connecting with wireless network, but your hotspot doesn't turn off. There are two icons in the status bar.

Further - more and even more interesting. All phones connected to the Galaxy S7 start using its Wi-Fi connection instead of its mobile data connection. Up to this point, the Wi-Fi router scenario has never been mobile phones not used as widely.

Who might need it and why? For example, when traveling, I very often encounter a limit on the number of connected devices in hotels. With the help of the Galaxy S7 features, these restrictions on the number of devices are a thing of the past, now I am writing a text, and a dozen of my phones are hanging on one connection through the Galaxy S7 EDGE. And most importantly, I don’t need to waste time at all and enter my last name, room number and postal address on each one. Same story in restaurants, cafes, and other places where I can share my connection without having to enter Wi-Fi settings on each device. Cool? Undoubtedly.

Another question is that this function is not so necessary for the vast majority of people. At home, this is an opportunity to distribute your Internet to those corners of the apartment where your router does not finish off. At the same time, check whether it is worth buying a regular Wi-Fi repeater and whether it will work.

As always, I believe that it is better to let the device have additional functions, which are not required so often, but when they are needed, you will be grateful to them than you will not have such functions. Do you need a Wi-Fi repeater function?

NFC. The device has NFC technology, it can be used with various additional applications.

S Beam. A technology that allows you to transfer a file of several gigabytes to another phone in a few minutes. In fact, we see in S Beam a combination of two technologies - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The first technology is used to bring and authorize phones, but the second is used to transfer the files themselves. The creatively redesigned way to use Wi-Fi Direct is much easier than using the connection on two devices, selecting files, and so on.

Software - Android 6, TouchWiz and more

Inside Android 6.0.1, current flagships and two-year-old models will receive the same software, at the same time or a little later than the S7/S7 EDGE will go on sale. As before, this device has TouchWiz, but it has been heavily redesigned for the style of Android, and now the whole system is perceived as very airy and light, everything looks organic together. The speed of the UI is excellent, it flies, there are simply no brakes. Again, it all depends on personal perception, someone sees the brakes in what other people consider instantaneous.

There are a lot of features in the software, you will need to talk about them separately, which I did, read the full review and watch a video about this software.

Additional accessories

A new wireless charging will be available for these models, it is different from old topics, which has a slope of 50 degrees and you can put your phone on it. There will be leather bumpers (leather back) as well as a case with two interchangeable lenses.

From what I managed to try, I will note standard book cases, including those with an LED screen. Look at the pictures of these accessories and then you can watch the video where I explain and show you how they work.

Samsung has prepared an infographic showing how the new device is better than the S6 EDGE Plus, everything is very clear in it.

Impression

There are no complaints about the quality of speech reproduction, call volume, these devices are excellent, perhaps, their radio path quality is one of the best on the market. And this has long become a kind of mania, Samsung is finishing off what is already so good. However, as we saw in the review, they do this for many components of their flagships.

It is a thankless task to evaluate new devices by pictures or even photographs. In the case of the S7/S7 EDGE, it is doubly ungrateful. It seems to be the same materials, the same design, but they need to be taken in hand to realize the difference. And it is not in favor of the previous generation. These devices need to be touched live and see how they work, how responsive the menu is, how the camera shoots, and it is advisable to do this at dusk in order to realize the differences.

We are accustomed to the fact that each new generation of Samsung flagships provides new technologies and sets the bar for performance, as well as what can be built into devices. Today these are the most functional solutions of all, but last year the refusal of memory cards upset many. Now this shortcoming has been corrected, and everything is back to normal. And yet they added enhanced protection against impacts, IP68 protection against drowning. Plus, they increased the battery and optimized the system in such a way that the operating time increased by 1.5-2 times. All this together suggests that the models turned out not just successful, but super-successful.

New module camera gives a great result, this is a breakthrough in a direction where no one expected serious improvements. I did not expect that the difference would be visible in real life. And this is a serious claim to maintain its advantage in this area, other devices are approaching Samsung in terms of the photo part, but they still cannot catch up.

From an engineering point of view, these devices are small masterpieces, stuffed with the latest technology and made them work. What are the improvements in the display, which are not visible, but make our life better and easier. It is not superfluous to note that other companies, and primarily Apple, reach the use of such technologies only years later, they simply do not have the opportunity to do something similar. They are too far behind in development, and this can be seen in almost every piece of hardware. I have a very positive perception of the new flagships, and the fact that the previous generation dispersed well in Russia says a lot about the changed orientations of people during the crisis. The same S6, thanks to its affordable price, has become the most popular flagship, followed by the iPhone 5s 16 GB. The choice of a three-year-old model remains a mystery to me, but people see some sense in this. But everything is gradually changing, slowly and confidently, ordinary people are realizing what fast charging is in real life, what high-quality screens look like, and why Android gives freedom of use. I have no doubt that the seventh generation of Galaxy will be very successful, there are all the prerequisites for this, the devices turned out to be interesting. Considering that the S7 EDGE comes out at a price of 59,990 rubles, that is, it does not differ from its predecessor at the start, this is a good bid for success. It is possible and necessary to change S6 EDGE Plus to S7 EDGE only if you have a lot of money and really want a new device. You will not notice much difference between them, especially since the “old” EDGE comes with the same software that is on the new one, with the exception of working with the side face. These are equivalent models, and the S6 EDGE Plus price of 49,990 rubles makes it even more interesting, many will look intently in its direction. It will remain on the market for the foreseeable future.

The choice between S7 and S7 EDGE is obvious, I like the older model more, it looks more interesting. Another thing is that, perhaps, you are an adherent of more compact sizes. A little comparison in the video will help you.

But as a final word, I can say that Samsung has turned out models that are head and shoulders above the competition, and they are not just solid, they are the best on the market today. And without compromise.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	72.6 mm (millimeters) 7.26 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft 2.86in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	150.9 mm (millimeters) 15.09 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft 5.94in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	7.7 mm (millimeters) 0.77 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.3in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	157 g (grams) 0.35 lbs 5.54oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	84.36 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.12 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black Golden Silver White
Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device.	Aluminium alloy Glass
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IP68

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) LTE 700 MHz (B12)

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	14 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	4x 2.3 GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	8
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-T880 MP12
Number of GPU cores Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications.	12
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	650 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	4 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR4
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	1794 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	5.5in 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.7in 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.79in 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	1440 x 2560 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	534 ppi (pixels per inch) 209 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	76.37% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 dual edge display Always On Display

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model	Sony IMX260 Exmor RS
Sensor type	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm	f/1.7
Focal length	4.2 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image.	4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization Optical Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode RAW
	Available also with Samsung S5K2L1 (ISOCELL) Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Smart OIS 1080p@60fps 720p@120fps

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Sensor Model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Samsung S5K4E6
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device.	ISOCELL
Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer better image quality despite lower resolution.	3.2 x 2.4 mm (millimeters) 0.16in
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels to be used per unit area, thus increasing resolution. On the other hand, smaller size pixels may have a negative effect on image quality at high ISO speeds.	1.25 µm (micrometers) 0.00125 mm (millimeters)
crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the diagonal ratio of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	10.82
Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger.	f/1.7
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera.	2.1 mm (millimeters) 22.71 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum resolution supported when shooting video with the optional camera.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	30 fps (frames per second)
	Auto HDR

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.2
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	3600 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Li-Ion)
Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amps) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) supplied by the charger (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 2 A (amps) 9 V (volts) / 1.67 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery.	Wireless charger fast charging Fixed
	Qi/PMA wireless charging

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum number electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.264 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	1.43 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.56 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard.	0.66 W/kg (watt per kilogram)

additional characteristics

Some devices have characteristics that do not fit into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.

additional characteristics Information about other characteristics of the device.

SM-G935F - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.264 W/kg; body - 1.430 W/kg SM-G935F - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.560 W/kg; body - 0.660 W/kg SM-G935K - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.559 W/kg; body - 0.847 W/kg SM-G935L - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.559 W/kg; body - 0.847 W/kg SM-G935S - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.559 W/kg; body - 0.847 W/kg