Samsung Galaxy S7: Features, smartphone review, reviews and prices

Pros and cons of the Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone

The phone is already two years old, so a large number of users managed to touch and test it in "combat" conditions. Accordingly, there are many reviews, among which there are both positive and negative. Probably, we will start our review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 with reviews.

First, about the good. Users note that top-end hardware does not allow the smartphone to be loaded so much that lags or "brakes" appear in it. And even despite the rather high performance, even after two years, the battery charge with average use of the gadget is enough even for two days.

As for the appearance and ergonomics, this is almost the most common reason for a positive review. Users say that the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand and looks very stylish outwardly. Also, the advantages include many successful solutions of innovative technologies implemented in phone, - fast charging, Always On Display, high screen resolution, payments directly from smartphone. In general, there are more positive reviews of the phone than negative ones.

Now a little about the disadvantages. The frame of the case is made of soft metal, on which, in case of an unsuccessful fall, even from a low height, rather significant dents can form. Although the glass is advertised as being protected, it still remains scratched. Also, the glass on both sides of the smartphone is very easily soiled, leaving traces.

Interestingly, users sometimes refer to the shortcomings as low autonomy, that is, it is obvious that for people who actively use the smartphone to the fullest, the battery charge is clearly not enough. There are also infrequent failures with the fingerprint scanner. Also among the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, there is a common problem with AMOLED screens - display fading over time. Of the less significant trifles, we can note the insufficient quality of the front camera and the presence of unnecessary applications in the stock.

Design and construction of the Samsung Galaxy S7 with a photo of the model

Following fashion trends in screen sizes, the Galaxy S7 chose its ideal 5.1-inch diagonal. Many users liked it. It fits comfortably in either hand and is large enough for comfortable use.

Although both sides of the gadget are covered with glass, it does not slip out of your hands and lies confidently. The bezels are made of aluminum and contrast effectively with the color of the front and rear panels. There are three main colors available in Russia - golden, silver and black.

The design of the smartphone is made non-separable. That is, you will not be able to remove the battery yourself. The case is protected from moisture according to the IP68 standard. This means that it can be sunk to a shallow depth. The board and key contacts of the components are treated with a special compound that repels water, preventing it from accumulating inside. An overheating protection system is installed inside with a heat sink tube that runs almost through the entire structure of the smartphone, taking heat from the hottest components and giving it to the rest area.

Samsung Galaxy S7 technical overview

The parameters of this smartphone, probably? the most interesting in this review. Let's take our time going through all and sort them out.

Processor type and memory parameters

Despite Samsung's refusal to work with Snapdragon processors, a version with the 820 model will still be released in some countries. A larger number of flagships will be equipped with a proprietary Exynos 8890 processor. Also, the company did not use foreign cores inside the processor and made its own. Exynos has 8: 4 of them? high-performance and 4? energy efficient. The former can operate at 2.3 GHz, and the latter at 1.6 GHz. The GPU is used by the Mali-T880 MP12. The supported memory type is LPDDR4.

Own memory in the gadget can be installed 32, 64 or 128 GB. The rejection of memory cards in previous models, apparently, was perceived negatively, so the ability to connect flash drives was returned to S7. The amount of RAM in the smartphone is 4 GB.

Display type and parameters

The Samsung S7 uses an AMOLED screen with a 2560 × 1440 resolution. An interesting novelty was the placement of the polarizing filter of the display at an angle of 45 °. What is it for? So that the screen can have the same degree of brightness when working with a smartphone in sunglasses, regardless of the orientation - portrait or landscape.

Pleases in the smartphone and the system of semi-automatic adjustment of the screen parameters. That is, each time a person adjusts all the parameters for himself, and the system eventually begins to recognize, under what circumstances the user would like to use certain settings, and automatically activates them.

The Always-On technology was also innovative. It's amazing, but even a locked screen can constantly display some information - time, date, missed calls and SMS. And at the same time - in color. You can customize the screen to display a background or splash screen. Contrary to all fears about the battery charge, Always-On, according to the test results, eats only 4-5% per day.

Battery

The guarantee of the autonomy of any device? it is not only the volume of the battery, but also a bunch of other factors - software optimization, the use of energy efficiency of electronic components. The Galaxy S7 has a 3000mAh battery. The duration of the work has another important factor - the use of the gadget by a specific user. One may not get out of the game, the other turns on the screen from time to time to send a couple of messages and read the news, and the third can use the smartphone just like a dialer. Therefore, the effectiveness of autonomy can be different for different people. In general, the charge should be enough for continuous video viewing for 15 hours.

An interesting solution turned out to be the fast wired charging function, which allows you to collect 100% of the battery within 1.5 hours. This is an excellent result that not all even modern flagships can boast of. It is also worth noting the support for wireless charging in the smartphone, with two standards.

Samsung Galaxy S7 main and front camera specifications

As the main camera, the development of Sony IMX260, created specifically for Samsung, is used. Therefore, such a camera cannot be found in other devices.

The camera uses advanced autofocus, which uses 100% of the pixels of the matrix, according to the developers. This means that autofocus is very fast in almost all lighting conditions. In general, Samsung cameras have always been at their best. And Samsung Galaxy S7 was no exception - the photos are juicy and clear.

Software

At the time of the release of the Samsung S7, the current and stable version was Android 6.0. As a result, version 6.0.1 got into the gadget. The OS is optimized as much as possible and works quickly, without delays or crashes. There is also TouchWiz - Samsung's own development, which is a graphical interface for Android.

Perhaps someone will be interested in the innovation - the Galaxy Care app. This program can monitor the state of the hardware and software of the device, contains a knowledge base, frequently asked questions about working with the gadget, and also allows you to get support directly from the developers. The Galaxy Labs app is a kind of testing ground for Samsung's innovations. Here the user can enable and disable new features, as well as rate. The company analyzes information about this and decides whether to include the new functionality in the next assembly or abandon it.

It is also worth noting the presence on the smartphone of the ability to change the screen size for more convenient one-handed operation. You can resize individual windows, dialer, menu parts, etc.

The Always-On mode, which we talked about earlier, can also be customized. There are already predefined themes that affect not only the screen off, but also the system as a whole. Themes can be downloaded, further diversifying the appearance of the desktop and menus. Free developers may be interested in a separate SDK for creating their own themes.

Communication capabilities and interfaces Samsung Galaxy S7

The smartphone has the following interfaces: USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, S Beam. There is nothing special to mention about USB, a standard interface with a data transfer rate of 20 Mb / s. Wi-Fi is capable of working in modes up to ac standard. Wi-Fi Direct is intended to replace Bluetooth, which it successfully copes with. Now you can transfer data to neighboring devices directly, without intermediaries, at Wi-Fi speeds. S Beam is a combination of two related solutions - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. In short, it allows you to transfer large files instantly.

Sensors and fingerprint scanner

There are just a bunch of sensors in this Samsung. Starting with an accelerometer and ending with a humidity sensor. Here is a detailed list of them:

• accelerometer. Determines the position of the smartphone in space. Present in almost every modern phone;
• gyroscope. It differs from the accelerometer only in that it can determine the angle of the phone's tilt relative to the ground;
• magnetometer, aka digital compass;
• barometer. Serves to determine atmospheric pressure;
• light sensor. Measures the brightness of external lighting so that the smartphone can adjust the corresponding screen brightness;
• proximity sensor. Reacts to the distance of the object to the smartphone to provide screen lock when talking;
• pulse sensor;
• humidity sensor. Reacts to moisture in the microUSB slot and blocks charging.

As for the fingerprint scanner, it is built into the "Home" button under the smartphone screen. To activate it, you must first "wake up" the device by pressing. It is noted that the button itself tends to leave scratches, which violates the readability of the finger.

Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S7 parameters with other Samsung smartphones

S7 in some way repeats the previous models, in some way inferior to subsequent flagships. For an objective picture, we need to compare it with other representatives of the Samsung Galaxy family of smart phones, find out how much the S7 itself costs.

Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

As for the older model, the S7 is slightly inferior in some characteristics to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. For example, the diagonal of its screen is 5.1 inches versus 5.5? from Edge. But many fans have rightfully appreciated the compactness of the smartphone. At the same time, the resolutions for both smartphones remain the same - 2560 × 1440. This means that the final pixel density will be higher for the S7.

Both gadgets have the same amount of RAM - 4 GB each. In general, the performance of the two models is exactly the same, since the same components are used. Edge, apparently, given that the screen of the model is larger and, therefore, will consume more energy, received a more powerful 3600 mAh battery. The difference in price between Samsung Galaxy S7 and Edge can be about 4,000-5,000 rubles.

Comparison of characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S7 versus other models

More interesting is the comparison of the S7 with the previous version - S6. The screens of both gadgets are absolutely identical. Only S7 also has Always-On. The categories of 4G network standards differ slightly. S7 can work with 9 category, and S6 - 6.

For performance, both gadgets use Samsung's 8-core processors. The difference lies in the generations: does the S7 have an Exynos 8890, an S6? Exynos 7420 and also in frequencies. There is also a rather significant difference in moisture resistance: the S7 has an IP68 level, while the S6 does not. Also, the previous model loses in terms of the amount of RAM by 1 GB, that is, it has 3 in total.

Unfortunately, it is rather difficult to find S6 on sale now, so there is no actual data on its price.

Reviews and prices for Samsung Galaxy S7

You can buy Samsung Galaxy S7, as of August 2019, for 10,000 rubles. For the Edge version you will have to pay 20,000 rubles. Let's take a quick look at what users are saying in their reviews. In this review, the owner of the Samsung C7 in paints describes the capabilities of the smartphone and its disadvantages.

Review of Samsung Galaxy S7

And here is another satisfied user lays out the pros and cons of the gadget on the shelves.

Review of Samsung Galaxy S7

But not such a rosy review, in which shortcomings prevail.

Review of Samsung Galaxy S7

Interesting negative review.

Review of Samsung Galaxy S7

If you have a smartphone of this model, then in the comments you can share your impressions of it.