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This article was published on February 21, 2016 at 18:59.

When last year appeared on Galaxy 6 for Samsung has been a revolution. For the first time Koreans embraced with conviction a bold, stylish design. The new Galaxy presented at this time in Barcelona is a convincing step forward along this furrow. A bit ‘on the example of Apple, Samsung did not want to upset everything, instead of working up with process innovation.
During a presentation behind closed doors, which was held in London they have been able to see first hand the progress of Galaxy S7 and S7 Ege. Will be tested, but the first impression he gives us a smartphone mature now, more powerful, designed to be at the center of an ecosystem of services that Samsung is building (see article on Gear 360).

The return of the memory card
bodywork metal and glass (the plasticone is now a distant memory) is compact and reassuring. For the nostalgic memories of the physical, technical Koreans, into the slot for the sim, they have slipped a slot for a microSD that can enhance the memory up to 200 GB. The idea is ingenious and will appeal to historians of Samsung fans. Very interesting IP68 certification for dust and water resistance.

finally Interface rapid, indeed meteoric
Inside is an eight-core Exynos 8890 chip produced by Korean and judged evidently better performance of Qualcomm (it would be included in the models Americans). The processor is designed to integrate all the components, including the LTE connectivity and to handle large computing power linked to gaming and video editing. Massive as usual the hardware equipment with 4Gb of RAM and internal memory of 32 GB or 64 GB. The battery is 3000 mAh (2250 mAh was to S6) as you climb to 3600 mAh for the Edge. The increase in power, however, is not directly proportional to autonomy. It has the architecture and how the CPU works. What is striking how positive first impression is the speed and optimization of Android. Internet access and the very rapid camera OK Corral challenge.

The room protrudes slightly
The room was well embedded in the body of the phone, now SFOR of only 0.46 mmm; It is 12 Mp but will have better optics with aperture f / 1.7. In low-light conditions gives the best of himself.

interface: on the right that matters
The display is 5.1 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED (577 ppi), slightly larger ( 5.5 inches) to the Edge. So we are not far from that of the Samsung S6 even if you add the Force Touch technology, probably the equivalent of 3D Apple Touch. Really like the interface. It is revived and improved the display of notifications, information and content on the right side. always present in the display clock (feature always-on display)

A tribute to the gamer with a “cold-blooded game”
A lot of attention for players. several interesting features have been introduced for those who delight with video games. Will be possible to choose not to be disturbed during gaming sessions, take photos and record your performance as it happens on consoles and on Sony smartphones. We tried it for a few moments Real Racing, a racing game of Ea and graphics has not really nothing to envy to the console. The real innovation, however, depends on the proclamation of a technology that promises to keep “cool” smartphone, even when you play long. In addition, the Samsung S7 will be the first phone to take advantage of the Vulkan API.

iPhone 6s vs Samsung S7
It is early for comparisons. It should be tried, but the first and only impression is that Samsung has solved the problems associated with optimization software. Access to applications and services is so fast, finally in line with the iPhone. However, the time is not of the easiest for the first class. IPhone sales last quarter slowed down (for the first time since the launch) and Samsung, despite stating that the S6 went better than the previous version, at least in Italy has accused a contraction in the sector telephony. To be in crisis is just the top of the range, that where there is more research and development and higher margins. It will therefore be increasingly nerve to put the phone in the middle of an ecosystem not just apps but also of services and products (cars, appliances, etc.) increasingly rich and attractive. On this land will be played on the future of the iPhone and Galaxy.

The two phones will be in stores from 11 March at a price of 729 and 829 euro with 32G and 64 Gb in gold, black and white.



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