Today we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone, I am very excited about this latest addition to the Samsung family. It has very impressive specifications:
Specifications
Processor: Octa-core 2.3GHz Samsung Exynos 8890, Screen Size: 5.5in, Screen resolution: 2,560×1,440, Rear camera: 12 megapixels, Storage (free): 32GB (24.8GB), Wireless data: 3G, 4G, Size: 151x73x7.7mm,Weight: 157g, Operating system: Android 6.0
This year, Samsung’s taken a leaf out of Apple’s book, as the S7 Edge
has a larger 5.5in display, giving it another 0.4in of screen real
estate over the 5.1in Galaxy S7. They still have plenty in common with
each other, as both handsets once again use the same processor, camera
and resolution, but the S7 Edge’s enlarged screen size finally puts some
much-needed distance between each handset to help make it feel like a
more obvious upgrade over its flat sibling.Design
That’s not the only lesson Samsung’s learned for 2016, however, as both the S7 and S7 Edge address many of the complaints we had with the entire S6 family. There’s still no removable battery, but the S7 Edge now has a microSD slot that lets you expand its 32GB or 64GB of default storage by up to 200GB, and it also has IP68-certified dust and waterproof protection, making it more both flexible and more practical than either of its predecessors.
For
some, this alone might be reason enough to sign up for one of Samsung’s
new generation of smartphones, especially if you’re a Galaxy S5 owner
who’s been deliberately holding off due to the lack of expandable
storage. That said, one thing the S7 Edge definitely hasn’t improved on
is the sheer number of smeary fingerprints it picks up on its
glass-plated rear. Grime and grease isn’t the best look for a flagship
handset, and there were several times during testing when I actually
longed for the faux leather rear of the S5. Still, it is, at least, easy
to hold, as its curved sides and metal frame converge into a bit of a
harder, flatter edge than the regular S7, providing a decent amount of
grip despite its large footprint.
Edge Screen
The curved display looks as stunning as ever, and Samsung’s made a
number of improvements to the Edge Screen software, too. Activated by a
simple thumb swipe over the small translucent tab on the side of the
screen, the Edge panels are now wider, allowing them to hold more
information, and have a greater number of uses. The app shortcut panel
and quick access contact page make a welcome return, but you can also
have Edge screens that are now solely dedicated to internet bookmarks, a
compass, the weather and S Planner to name just a few.
Our favourite new addition is the Tasks Edge. Maybe in response to
Apple’s Force Touch technology, the Tasks Edge lets you instantly jump
to certain phone functions, such as composing a text message or email,
viewing your internet bookmarks, creating a calendar event, taking a
selfie, or quick dialling specific contacts. There’s even a My Places
Edge screen, which pinches elements of HTC’s Sense 7 Home interface to
promote three of your most-used apps that are geared toward your current
location. For instance, if you’re at Work, the My Places Edge screen
might show S Planner or Google Docs, but it might switch to Google Play
Music and Google Maps when you’re out and about.
Display
One thing you needn’t doubt, however, is the quality of the S7 Edge’s display, as Samsung’s 5.5in, 2,560×1,440 Super AMOLED panel is, once again, best in class. It covers a full 100% of the sRGB colour gamut along with pitch perfect 0.00cd/m2 black levels. Images look stunning on the S7 Edge, and its ultra-high contrast ratio captures plenty of detail, too, so you can be sure your photos and videos will always look their best.Samsung’s also introduced an always-on element to the S7 Edge’s display this year, which shows the time, date and battery status when the phone’s in sleep mode. This is incredibly useful if all you want to do is have a quick glance at the time, and it doesn’t use much battery either, as Samsung’s Super AMOLED panel only illuminates the pixels it needs to show the information instead of the entire backlight.
This handset is amazing with it’s sleak design and durability, water-proof features and it’s highly functional hardware combined with the overall design and layout of the edge’s menu, make this phone a must have for any tech enthusiast.
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