Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S8 : dual photo sensor and the scanner of the Iris is … – Le Journal du Geek

The Galaxy Note 7 is surely the failure in the most bitter of Samsung in recent years, but this does not prevent to think of already (and hopefully) in the future. According to sources of the Korea Herald, there is no doubt that the Galaxy S8, the next high-end smartphone of Samsung will have a dual photo sensor as well as a scan of the Iris.

The Honor 8 and its dual sensor camera,  à gauche, and the Galaxy S7 Edge, à  droite.

The Honor 8 and its dual sensor camera, to the left, and the Galaxy S7 Edge, to the right.

The Galaxy Note 7 might be dead and buried (or cremated, it is your choice), his direct heir will no doubt be the Galaxy S8 that is expected for the beginning of next year. If we are to believe the statements of the vendors of Samsung reported by the very serious Korea Herald, the next high-end smartphone of the Korean manufacturer is expected not only to create a dual photo sensor in his back, but also the same scanner from Iris that the Galaxy Note 7.

A double photo sensor… in order To be like the competition ?

Samsung never uses the same camera on high-end smartphones, and it improves the camera of its flagships each year, ” explained one of the sources of the Korean newspaper. “there will be surely an improvement of the camera of the S8 “. And for the Korean newspaper, there is no doubt that Samsung will integrate a dual photo sensor, as do all manufacturers of high-end smartphones, including the Apple (with the iPhone 7 Plus) and LG (with the LG G5, and V20), its two biggest competitors.

double photo sensor of the iPhone 7 More.

dual photo sensor of the iPhone 7 More.

The first rumors of module photo with a double sensor are already several months. As reported SamMobile, there was talk then of a sensor of 12 MP (from within Sony) backed up by a second sensor of 13 MP. What would this second sensor ? For the moment, a mystery.

The same scanner from Iris that the Galaxy Note 7

Finally, like the Galaxy Note 7, Galaxy S8 embarquerait a scanner of an Iris on its facade. This scanner would be an additional safety to unlock more easy the phone. According to the indiscretions of the Korea Herald, Samsung would use exactly the same suppliers and the same components as for the Galaxy Note 7.

iris-galaxy-note-7

During the announcement of the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung had announced that it will work with its partners to ensure that this scanner is supported by more and more third-party applications with the time. It can be assumed that this broader integration will be available for the Galaxy S8.

Remember to finish it, as it is rumored that Samsung would not include any version of a flat screen of its Galaxy S8. A smartphone that is also equipped with a Snapdragon 830 and possibly without the iconic physical button Home. It is expected to be announced at the beginning of next year, probably around February or march of 2017.

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