Friday, 8 July 2016
Galaxy S7
Kind of fusion as hormones Galaxy S6 edge and edge GS6 +, Galaxy S7 edge does not deviate from the path chosen by Samsung for its first foray S Edge last year, namely to propose a screen version of its new curve spearhead. So the S7 edge is slightly larger model than the GS7, with a curved screen on the edges. It has the same qualities and goes even further autonomy. Therefore, again, Samsung achieves an almost faultless.
CHARACTERISTICS
operating system (OS)
Android
OS version tested
Marshmallow 6.0 + TouchWiz
Diagonal
5.5 inches
Display resolution
2560 x 1440
Weight
157 g
Dimensions
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm
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PRESENTATION
companions of the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge is logically a bit more prominent than his friend, because of its curved screen edges. Samsung reiterates its segmentation in 2015, but this time provides a model "edge" bigger, while retaining almost all the S7 components.
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therefore included is a mobile home Exynos chip 8 Octa 8890 eight-core with a group of 4 cores M1 2.3 GHz and another quartet ARM-Cortex-A53 at 1.6 GHz, RAM 4GB, a storage capacity of 32 GB expandable via microSD card (up to 200 GB and above), a back camera 12.2MP and another front 5MP, all powered by a battery of 3600 mAh. Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth 4.2 are in the game, and a network compatibility 4G LTE category 12/13 (max. Up to 650 Mbps). The fingerprint reader is still in the game, while the hull include sealing (IP68) appeared on the GS5 and evaporated on GS6.
Android 6.0 covered the Samsung TouchWiz interface is at the controls for the part of the operating system.
The Samsung Galaxy edge S7 is sold at the recommended price of € 799. Korean hopes hit a great shot by returning items (microSD and seal) that had him perhaps harmed the S6 generation from a large number of historical lovers Galaxy S.
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ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN 5/5
Gradually, ergonomics edge versions progresses and this variation of the S7 could make a very good answer. The edge GS6 + had already erased some defects GS6 edge (too pronounced edges, uncomfortable flat back) with beveled edges. To this, Samsung adds a back curved edges that much better wife the palm of your hand. Slightly thicker than the edge GS6 + because of its bigger battery and a slightly more content size (5.5 "against 5.7"), the GS7 edge allows it to hide with a maximum protrusion of the camera.
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The subject becomes even more finesse finish, with a front where all the glass rim earns a small curvature. The current mode of the high-end, here associated with curved edges, delivers a beautiful aesthetic unity.
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The seal, a real plus in case of accident liquid, is not there to the edge of aquatic GS7 serve high-tech accessory. Moreover, under water, the screen is almost unusable. Finally, the fingerprint reader, integrated into the center button on the front, continues the momentum of 2015, with operation for fast, accurate application.
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Carrying a deluge true power under the hood, bundled up in a waterproof shell, the edge GS7 has something to fear a big rise heat. Still, Samsung managed to contain the rise in temperature under 38 ° C, so very localized, regardless of use, even in play or capture 4K video. Beautiful feat.
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SCREEN 5/5
Samsung opts for a screen between that of GS7 and the edge of GS6 +, with a 5.5 inch new format the "S". Its high definition induces a comfortable density for any type of content (text, game, photo, video, OS) of 534 pixels per inch. The contrast is almost infinite, Amoled forces, and the maximum brightness tops out at a bright 650 cd / m². By adding a light reflection of the slab of only 8% (as GS6 edge +), you get an easy slab to read in all circumstances, both outdoors and indoors. You can see all of our results and observations in the dedicated section below.
ARTICLE RECOMMENDED: Test Lab - Galaxy S7 / S7 edge, reference monitors
Mobile medium and high-end Samsung always offer several display modes (Basic, Adaptive, Photo and Movie). However, it should not opt for the Basic mode for the best possible image.
COLORIMETRY
3
The color rendering is balanced, excellent craftsmanship, but a little less perfect than on the Galaxy S6. With an average delta E of 3, against 1.4 to 1.8 on the S6, the GS7 edge still offers a very faithful expression of colors, plus a very good and consistent color temperature of 6845 Kelvin. Passing under 35 ms to 44 ms of delay touch, too, the GS7 edge back a little from his elders, while staying in a quality result facing the average mobile market.
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Note, surprisingly, that the S7 / S7 edge seem to pass in Adaptive mode with colors a bit forced when a game is launched. Nothing insurmountable, but hopefully Samsung quickly restore a logic operation by an update.
INTERFACE AND NAVIGATION 4/5
We could tell you in detail the myriad Samsung progressions in the software field: the ongoing optimization of its TouchWiz interface that ignores almost systematically of any slowdown - along with 4GB of RAM and a monster chip, it would have been relatively moved; new ergonomic inputs like Game Launcher which includes all games downloaded in a single "hub" which agglomerates all content on games (YouTube videos, tutorials, rankings ...) and Game Tools, accessible button at any time in game to take a capture, record a live video and even broadcast it on its YouTube channel, pause notifications, lock the touch control or switch to window mode; proliferation themes to change the appearance of all or part of the interface; the integration of Google Apps (Gmail, YouTube, Play Store, Hangouts, Drive, etc.), those of Microsoft (Word, Excel, One Note, Skype ...), those of Samsung, to create likely for some users to an overflow of apps at startup.
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So we recommend you read parallel testing the Galaxy S7 for a few more details about some of these points, especially the Always-On which allows new GS7 display information on the screen turned off. A friendly but limited use since it is restricted to the weather, drawings, battery level, date and time (cumulative or in part). There may be a counter notification, but impossible to view the contents, except to wake the phone.
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Because here we will particularly dwell on something that cost his star by-note GS7 edge: Samsung still does not know what to do with its curved screen edges. Except for the Galaxy Note Edge, the edge of which scored a much greater curvature to relevant and especially a permanent display usage options along, we meet again, as on GS6 edge and edge +, with a justification " poor "choice of Korean folding edges.
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It is the same question of "tab" screen edge on the generation 2015 S edge. Placed on the right or left of the screen to the whim of the user and configurable height (best possible access to the inch), she discovered, when pulled towards the center of the screen, in a blurring of background classy and adjustable transparency here, too, a direct access gaggle: favorite contacts (already on the edge S6), favorite apps, compass, use of data networks or RAM, fast access to specific functions some apps (Read SMS, creating a contact card or an appointment in the calendar ...), complete shutter ... weather it is possible to download more and all cumulative. Let us be clear, these inputs software work wonderfully, with great fluidity and are also very useful, but they require at any time using a curved screen, finally.
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The other use is a bit more in the right direction, it is the ability to display some information about the curvature. This time, instead of undergoing 12 range, it is possible to keep this display 24/24, but beware, it will come into conflict with the Always-On function, which will be her inactive. Better to keep the Always-on for the day and the display side for the night, especially as the first emits a harsh light on a larger area. Less conducive to sleep time, so.
Samsung may well try to think otherwise by not incorporating this option on the S7 - then absolutely nothing technically prevents a bit sneaky anyway as a sales technique. The situation is therefore not change compared to 2015 and still confirms a little more than this famous and beautiful curved screen is only turned to the design, unlike that of the Note Edge, which was more relevant.
As for performance, as mentioned in the Test Galaxy S7, the Edge Version suffers no loss of power, regardless of use. 4GB of RAM offer comfortable mattress on which to rely in case of need, especially as during our various tests, the machine never used beyond 3 GB. The Exynos 8890 chip carbide but can sometimes accuse a little bit of slack after long minutes of stress. However, if this mark on crude tests (drop in frame rates in 3D game, for example), this is done in proportions that still leave the GS7 edge high-end behavior.
MULTIMEDIA 5/5
Still no support for AVI and AC3 Samsung, but a video player of great depth that will pamper all other formats you give it to transcribe with a host of options to manage display and subtitles.
VIDEO
AUDIO
The sound section behaves just like the GS7. The headphone output - without any real problem and live up to what Apple offers on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus - provides a benefit of a good standard. Power is the rendezvous and distortion is discrete. The dynamic range is returned in good average, like the stereo image. On this point, the best terminal remains the Meizu MX4 Pro. The speaker is powerful, perhaps too powerful for that matter.
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At full volume, distortion is a bit disturbing and it must be down a notch to find something audible. The lack of a good part of the spectrum will make an ally of fortune for music listening.
THU
As seen above, the GS7 edge and chip can experience a little bit of slack in the game, but this almost never results in a micro-downturn. In short, the consequence will be imperceptible to the vast majority of users. It should be noted that according to early returns from overseas, the version sold on site, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 820, is doing better in 3D play. It must be said that the expertise of Qualcomm and power already recognized the iGPU Adreno 530 integrated in the S820 have largely proven. Note also that the same team iPGU Mali T880 European GS7 edge and chip Kirin 950 Huawei Mate 8.
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On the latter, the report shows crude a bit better. No doubt that Samsung has the power of the whole story does not overheat when Huawei has more heat dissipation area in its large PHABLET. Still, between its strong performance and intelligent social options that are the Game Launcher and Game Tools, S7 edge is a true gaming machine that fits in your pocket. However small flat on the SD quality (for now) game video captured in real time from the Game Tools.
PICTURE 5/5
and noticed remarkable choice made by Samsung on this market. Indeed, the Korean firm declined resolution and swaps the 16MP of GS6 against the 12.2MP on the same size sensor and keeps optical stabilization. A choice that is yet paved with good intentions: that of having room for larger photosites and thus bring more light to deliver a much better capture in low light. To this must be added the arrival of the Dual Pixel AF, hybrid point of technology inherited from Canon DSLR and some that allows GS7 / S7 edge to actually go in another dimension in terms of responsiveness shooting, what all conditions.
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So we are conquered by this slightly different approach cameraphone? Well, if you read our review of the GS7, you probably know that yes. A lot. Evacuate immediately a first point: yes, we must logically deal with a loss of detail compared to the records of the GS6 generation, necessarily. However Samsung compensates much as he can with a new image processing that enhances the contrast, contours, while smoothing the whole to mitigate the negative effects of this kind of business. This can be seen even with a slight "hardness" of the record deal with smoother sides GS6. But make no mistake, we are still here in the very top of the basket made smartphone photo. Especially when we look at the picture in low light, which combines prowess.
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Photo GS7.
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The machinery behind this new camera is impressive as one never realizes that the GS7 mouline edge to provide a balanced behavior and especially super-fast on any occasion. As for those that made automatic interfere, Samsung still offers a Pro mode (including various modes) to disengage at will much of the picture components. Note that the front sensor provides a wide camera angle and a certain quality, while the video in the back (Full HD and 4K) probably offers the very best in the field, with a beautiful stabilization optical.
You will know also more by visiting our article below, dedicated to picture capacity GS7.
ARTICLE RECOMMENDED: Test Lab - Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, supersonic camera
SELF 5/5
Inevitably, by increasing the size of the device, Samsung can integrate a larger battery. If the S7 pays a battery of 3000 mAh, this edge chooses a subject with a capacity of 3600 mAh. Note that the + GS6 edge, bigger than GS7 edge, it also has a battery of 3000 mAh. Samsung therefore puts the odds on his side to give birth to a beautiful endurance, especially given the considerable progress that the brand has made on energy optimization of its newest Galaxy A5.
On the ground - and if we temporarily excludes some exotic products (K10000 Oukitel, Ulefone and Power Company), the GS7 edge becomes just the second Android smartphone the most enduring ... behind the Galaxy A5. With a time of 3:37 p.m. on our general aim testing protocol, the device allows two solid days of use and sometimes moderating some energy-intensive uses. History of pushing him into a corner, we even overused the GS7 edge on a day with 4 hours of GPS navigation + 2h simultaneous modem function to power a networked computer, two parts of 3D games of 30 minutes each, SMS, some call, email management and consultation of social networks. At night, there were still 25% battery. Ultra-solid. And all without turning on the different sliders of the battery saver historically effective at Samsung. For video playback, again, the edge becomes surprising and even the best smartphone of the moment with reading 3:32 p.m. stream on Netflix .
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