Galaxy S7 Edge: release date, price, specs and rumors

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge release date

Traditionally, the Galaxy devices have debuted at MWC in late February. MWC 2016 takes place between February 22 and 25 in Barcelona, but reports indicate the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge release date will come a month earlier, at a standalone event. Other reports claim that AT&T is already testing the S7 and S7 Edge, adding credibility to the accelerated launch rumor.

The Galaxy S7 Edge may appear at a private Samsung event, not MWC 2016. / © ANDROIDPIT

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price

The Galaxy S7 Edge price is a hot topic right now, with plenty of people justifiably claiming next years flagship will cost even more than this years. For now, its impossible to say, but if Samsung has been feeling empowered by how well theGalaxy S6 Edge has sold, despite costing more than the standard S6, its possible the S7 Edge price might be marginally higher.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge features

If AT&T is already testing the Galaxy S7 Edge, that also means theres a workable ROM on it. That means Android 6.0 Marshmallow and all-new Edge features, which were unlikely to find out about for weeks. You could take a look at our breakdown of Marshmallow on the Galaxy Note 5 to get a preview of whats to come on the software front, but well have to wait to see what the new Edge features will entail.

The Galaxy S7 Edge is more than likely to deliver some improved fast-charging technology. Considering Samsung has already produced fast-charging wireless technology, its safe to say that it will be present on the S7 Edge, along with some improvements to speed and battery life. We also know theres a weird keyboard cover (as shown in the photo below) being made for both Galaxy S7 variants.

The keyboard cover will be made for the Galaxy S7 Edge. / © ANDROIDPIT

In late January, a pair of devices appearing to be S7 Edges passed through Indian customs. They bore legitimate IMEI numbers, came from South Korea and were listed as having 5.5-inch screens. This all but confirms the screen size for the S7 Edge, which has been subject to much umming and ahhing. 

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specs

The latest information on the Galaxy S7 Edge specs states that Samsung will use two processors for its S7 line: an Exynos and a Snapdragon. This is how Samsung had previously managed the massive demand for its flagship devices, until last year when problems with the Snapdragon 810 forced Samsung to only use its own Exynos 7420 chipset in the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

The new Snapdragon 820 is reportedly meeting Samsungs requirements, however, so Qualcomm has been let in to share the workload once again. Considering the success of the Exynos 7420, its a little surprising that Samsung wouldnt just continue to produce all the chipsets itself, although the foundries producing the Snapdragon 820 are actually Samsungs.

Here are the leaked model numbers for both the Exynos 8890 Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge and the Snapdragon 820 versions:

Snapdragon 820 Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge models

• China (SM-G9300, SM-G9350)
• Verizon (SM-G930V, SM-G935V)
• Sprint (SM-G930P, SM-G935P)
• US Cellular (SM-G930R4, SM-G935R4)

Exynos 8890 Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge models

• International unlocked models (SM-G930F, SM-G935F)
• T-Mobile (SM-G930T, SM-G935T)
• AT&T (SM-G930A, SM-G935A)
• Canada (SM-G930W8, SM-G935W8)
• Korean variants (SM-G930 S/K/L, SM-G935 S/K/L)

A device bearing the model number SM-G935FD passed through Taiwans National Communications Commission certification body in late January. The most interesting nugget to come out of this process is that the device has dual SIM support. This had previously been rumored, but its nice to have it all but confirmed now.

Otherwise, the certification process confirms that the device has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth and wireless charging, but none of that is worth choking on your cereal over.

A smaller module size might mean the end of the camera bump. / © ANDROIDPIT

We also know that Samsung is likely to use its new BRITECELL sensor technology in the Galaxy S7 Edge camera. Samsung presented the new sensor at an investor conference recently but did not confirm it will be the sensor in the S7 Edge.

Samsung did say that BRITECELL has a smaller, one-micron pixel size and is therefore not the larger 0.5-inch sensor thats rumored to also be in production. The smaller sensor size will mean a 20 MP BRITECELL sensor will reduce module height by 17 percent. Low light sensitivity at 1.0 µm should also ensure solid low light performance, supported by Samsungs WDR Technology and Phase-Detection Auto-Focus (PDAF). 

Samsung has presented details of its 20 MP BRITECELL sensor technology. / © Samsung

In early January, a Reddit user posted a cursory look at the specs of a device we can only speculate to be the Galaxy S7 Edge+. The rundown provided the device with 4GB RAM and two pressure sensors. The user speculated that one could be the Force Touch sensor, while the other was made by BOSCH, but provided no information on what purpose it might serve.

Do you think the Galaxy S7 Edge will be a winner? What feature do you want to see most? Let us know in the comments. 

                                                          source :- https://www.androidpit.com   

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Samsung Galaxy S7 to launch on March 11th?

A tweet from Evan Blass disseminated by the tipster on Friday, reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S7 will have its U.S. release on Friday, March 11th. We expect to see the new flagship phone unveiled on February 21st during Samsungs Unpacked 2016 event. That happens to be the day before the 2016 Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona.

The latest rumors call for the Samsung Galaxy S7 to carry a 5.1-inch screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. Depending on where you live, the phone will be powered by either the Snapdragon 820 chipset (US. and China) or the Exynos 8890 SoC (for the rest of the world). 4GB of RAM is inside, and a model recently tested by AnTuTu offered 64GB of native storage. A 12MP camera adorns the rear of the phone, with a 5MP selfie snapper on front.

At the same time that the Galaxy S7 is introduced, we should see the larger-screened Samsung Galaxy S7 edge unveiled. This model will sport a 5.5-inch 1440 x 2560 resolution screen. There is some speculation that the Galaxy S7 series will bring back some of the features found on 2014s Samsung Galaxy S5 that disappeared the following year. We are talking about a microSD slot, IP67 certification (proving that the phone is protected from dust and water), and a removable battery.

                                                            source :- http://www.phonearena.com

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Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S comparison

Its a battle of biblical proportions, but which will see a fall from grace, the 6S or the S7?  / © ANDROIDPIT

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: design

The iPhone 6S made no notable changes to its visual design over the iPhone 6, which is standard practice for Apple when it comes to its S models. The 6S plays it cool and abides by Apples by now overly familiar design for the iPhones, which is great if youre into it.

The galaxy S6 marked a turning point for Samsung. Moving away from plastic towards glass and metal made the S6 sail like the true flagship it was sized up to be and made it easily comparable to an iPhone. This move is the first in a number of ways in which Samsung is constantly chasing Apples tail; Samsung seems to take pleasure in snatching Apples ideas and putting them into play six months or a year down the line.

With the S7, Samsung seems as keen as Apple to stick to a tried-and-true formula. The devices design looks likely to mimic the S6 almost exactly.

Ultimately, theres very little to choose between these two sleek glass and aluminum machines, but, for my money, the iPhone is a more attractive number.

The Galaxy S6 (left) marked a big step up in premium build quality for Samsung over the S5. / © ANDROIDPIT

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: display

Samsung takes its displays seriously, and the S7 is strongly rumored to pack 1,440 x 2,560 pixels into its 5.1-inch display. The iPhone 6S screen, on the other hand, measures in at 4.7 inches and 750 x 1,334 pixels.

Making a ppi out of it, thats 576 pixels per inch on the S7 against 326 on the iPhone 6S. Theres no arguing with those numbers. 

But the fact that the iPhone 6S has both a smaller display and fewer pixels to light means a reduction in power consumption. The question is: are the absurd figures that Samsung keeps building on year after year really necessary? Having used an iPhone 6S for a while, the screen is sharp and clear and the pixels never visible, so is Samsungs victory here an arbitrary one?

The additional options afforded by 3D Touch will likely also appear on the Galaxy S7. / © ANDROIDPIT

One of the iPhone 6S defining features, its 3D Touch technology, which allows users a greater variety of options by sensing the pressure with which the screen is pressed, is almost certain to appear on the S7.

The Galaxy S7 wins the numbers game and is close behind on the tech front. While theres no denying that the iPhone 6S screen is superb, Samsung wins here on a technical KO, amid much muttering and disagreement among the spectators.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: software

The Galaxy S7 looks set to come running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The latest Android OS is a relatively minor step up from Lollipop, but it does come carrying Doze, which increases battery life, something the S6 struggled with, and Google Now on Tap, which, if you actually use it, can be incredibly useful.

Samsung, of course, includes its own TouchWiz user interface pasted over stock Android. To many, myself included, this is a cumbersome and unnecessary addition and worth subtracting theoretical points over.

The iPhone 6S was launched with iOS 9, bringing with it improved minimalist graphics, but otherwise, it, too, was a small upgrade from iOS 8. Siri was improved to be able to handle things like calendars and third-party apps better, but Google Now is making greater strides and seems the more able assistant.

Android and iOS are slowly edging towards each other; perhaps one day they will fuse and become one. / © ANDROIDPIT

Theres little room to argue that iOS is a superbly orchestrated OS, and if youre looking for a clean and rewarding user experience, its difficult to beat. It does mean things are more closed off and theres less room for customization, however.

For a more detailed look at these two operating systems, take a while to peruse our Android Marshmallow vs iOS comparison.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: performance

With the 6S, Apple finally made the RAM leap and doubled it to 2 GB. Whats impressive is that Apple was capable of running its OS on 1 GB of RAM for so long. Android devices have been packing more and more RAM in for a while now, with 3 and 4 GB breeds a normal sight on Android safaris today. The fact that Apple has only now had to add an extra gigabyte speak volumes for how well iOS is optimized; RAM management and multi-tasking functions on the iPhone arepar excellence. 

This RAM boost, coupled with a new A9 dual-core processor, makes the iPhone 6S a powerful beast, and, as iOS is so well optimized, the device is one smooth runner.

This little bad boy will pin the Apple A9 to the ground and give it a marginal beating. / © Qualcomm

The Galaxy S7 is set to continue Samsungs run of producing the most powerful phones on the market. Whether you end up with a model powered by the new Snapdragon 820 or Samsungs own Exynos 8890 processor, both manufactured by Samsung, along with the above-mentioned Apple A9, the S7 will be a powerhouse, and will almost certainly out-perform the iPhone 6S, even though Android may not be as streamlined as iOS.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: camera

While the camera on the S7 is strongly rumored to drop from the 16 MP seen on the Galaxy S6 down to 12 MP, the quality is expected to improve. This is thanks to an increased sensor size coupled with the adoption of dual-photodiode technology, which should create better focusing and low- and back-light images.

The iPhone 6S also packs a 12 MP snapper, but it lacks the dual-photodiode tech and it doesnt have optical image stabilization, either.

The Galaxy S6 camera has an f/1.9 maximum aperture, compared to the iPhone 6S f/2.2. This is a considerable difference resulting in the Galaxy S6s camera being capable of letting in two-thirds more light than the iPhones. The S7 seems unlikely to have a worse f-number than the S6, so its camera should remain more adaptable in low light conditions.

While the iPhone 6S has a top class camera, Samsung probably just squeezes Apple out on this one.

The S7s camera will easily outperform the iPhones / © ANDROIDPIT

Apple also included a new feature on the iPhone 6S called Live Photos, which, while gimmicky, is kind of cool. It takes 1.5 seconds of video either side of a photo you take, which can then be watched, as though the photo has come briefly to life. But this feature, too, is rumored to be included on the Galaxy S7.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: battery

Neither the iPhone nor the Galaxy S series is lauded for its battery life. If batteries werent so dull, Id described the situation as shocking, but, in reality, its a mild inconvenience.

The Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6s batteries suck and theres nothing you can do about it – except not buy either. / © ANDROIDPIT

The iPhone 6S even came with a decrease in battery size, down to a measly 1,715 mAh. The reduction is likely due to Apple wanting to squeeze in new features, such as 3D Touch, but when your job is to provide juice to one of the most powerful phones on the market, the results are not going to be pleasant. 

Having said that, as mentioned earlier, the iPhone 6S comes with a smaller screen and lower pixel density than the Galaxy S7, leading to a comparative reduction in power consumption. Couple this with iOSs streamlined functionality and Apple are capable of squeezing more out of fewer mAhs.

But 1,715 mAh. Its hard not to shake your head at that number.

Rumor has it that the S7 will receive a welcome bump in battery size, taking it up to 3,000 mAh. Along with Marshmallows Doze feature and a more economic processor, this increase could mean that the S7 is not as blighted with power trouble as its predecessor or the iPhone 6S, but we will have to wait until we can test the device to verify this. The lack of USB Type-C means charging speeds are likely to differ little.

Both have failed us, although at least Samsung appears to be making some semblance of an effort.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S: price and conclusion

We all know that iPhones dont come cheap; its one of the reasons many people choose an Android device. But the Galaxy S7 is a chart-topping flagship that sits upon the same pedestal as the latest iPhone. Because of this, their prices pretty much mirror each other.

When the S6 launched, it started at US$600. The S7 will sit in the same bracket. This is the same for the iPhone. If youre looking at buying either one of these devices, money is likely not an object, so theres little to tell them apart here. Otherwise, youre coming to the end of your contract or youre due an upgrade, in which case, again, money is irrelevant.

Android takes a bite out of Apple in this head-to-head. / © AndroidPIT

Weighing up the differences, both phones are incremental improvements over their predecessors. Samsung often seems to be playing catchup with Apple, and if you want the latest features, like Live Photos and 3D Touch, first, then Apple is the way to go. If you want a more powerful phone with the best camera in town and a screen so packed with pixels it borders on the definition of reality, then the Galaxy S7 seems like it will be nigh-on impossible to beat.

Mostly, this will come down to a preference in operating systems, which is a matter of personal taste, mostly.

How do you think Samsung stacks up against Apple? Which device would you be more likely to buy? Let us know in the comments.

                                                       source :- https://www.androidpit.com        

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Live images of the Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera and display surface

Live images of the Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera and display surface

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is now less than a month away, with a rumored announcement due for February 21. And right on schedule, after were almost entirely familiar with the specs and looks of the upcoming flagship, were now being treated to a couple of photos straight from its production line.

One shows an array of front camera modules, with the SM-G930F model name (which we already know is the Galaxy S7s internal designation, plus the F at the end for regional version) clearly stamped on the board. If that means anything, its probably revision number 5 of the module, judging by the R05 marking.

Compared to the one inside the existing Galaxy S6, this new camera has its connector offset to one side, while the old one was centered, teardowns revealed.

The second photo depicts the entire smartphone, though in developer attire, making its design nearly recognizable. Youre getting the purpose of the rig - to have a functioning device for testing, without revealing the looks.

Despite the sticker on top of the brand name though, the home button and capacitive key markings clearly state Samsung. Which makes it all the more ironic that the shot is taken with what is almost certainly an HTC One, the first one.

                                                      source :- http://www.gsmarena.com

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