Written by Didier Latil Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10:45 am
Already released since March 11, 2016, the Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge are the top-end stars of the Korean manufacturer Samsung, with Edge version with an original FormFactor with its curved screen and outstanding performance
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the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was formalized, with his little brother Galaxy S7, ending in February 2016 during the show mobility MWC Barcelona, followed by a release in France on 11 March. If this range contains the codes of the previous Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Note 5, the manufacturer has managed to sublimate all aspects of its high-end smartphone, for S7 Edge simply outstanding, including its curved screen, but also the presence of a microSD slot and a standard IP68 (dust and water resistance).
Note that the few differences between this model Edge S7 and S7 come from the screen, larger and rounded on the edges and a battery of 600 MAh more imposing, with consequent design and footprint slightly higher. So, the difference of € 100 if she justified? Undoubtedly, with an autonomy that allows to use two days in mixed-use, always with the induction charging, and especially a quality / performance much more interesting than the iPhone 6 / 6S Apple. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is available subsidized by all operators: compare 4G Premium packages!
A curved screen, aesthetic and above all functional
the specificity of the Galaxy S7 Edge obviously comes from its screen, curved at the edges, while maintaining a compact footprint, the screen occupying more than 3/4 of the front panel. This 5.5 inch screen offers a magnificent resolution of 1440×2160 pixels (Quad HD) , with Super AMOLED technology which ensures a perfect color reproduction, even in bright light. Above all, the screen edge allows a slip show a lateral, customizable component for faster access to applications, contacts and features. Wider and more functional than the previous S6 Edge, the area quickly became essential to view certain information or quick access to a particular function.
Only downside of this curved screen and premium materials used, a beautiful alloy and rounded glass on the wafer, the Galaxy S7 Edge slightly tendency to slip in hand …
A power largely at the top
With the choice of processor Exynos 8890 octo-home heart (4 cores clocked at 1.5GHz and four at 2.3GHz), supported by 4 GB of RAM and a Mali T880 graphics chip, it is top top range, largely at the Snapdragon 820 used it for the version of the Galaxy S7 sold for example in the USA.
The onboard power allows running all applications and the most demanding video games without any difficulty. In fact, for video and use such virtual reality headset Samsung Gear VR, the Galaxy S7 Edge does not suffer any slowdown or any overheating, no doubt thanks to a new liquid cooling system adopted . 4G is powerful, audio quality at the rendezvous WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC obviously at the top …
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge under Marshmallow
There are of course the latest OS Android 6.0.1, with an overlay of Samsung Touchwiz, with all the Google environment board, not to mention the Microsoft solution (MS Offce, Skype, onedrive …), more solutions Samsung usual software (S Voice, S Planner, S Note, Car mode …), and the Samsung apps application store, most software that will use such accessories as the Gear VR headset, watch Gear S2 connected, the camera 360 Gear … We find the Galaxy S7 Edge by all operators, with premium packages that allow the purchase cost.
The fingerprint reader built into the Home button to secure the use of smartphones, some applications and soon mobile payment, but the Galaxy S7 Edge also embeds Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, direct WiFi and WLAN ac quality. 4G Class 9 is compatible with all French frequencies, including the upcoming 700 MHz, and the Galaxy S7 will be compatible 4G + and more …
A photo sensor 12MP UltraPixel the top for shooting and video
Samsung has equipped its Galaxy S7 Edge of a sensor ‘only’ 12MP, less talking at first that the 16MP previous S6. However, with technology Dual Pixel, and pixels of 1.4 microns, the rendering is more efficient among the top 3 of the moment. Especially, with an aperture of f / 1.7, it works perfectly, even in low light conditions, almost two times more powerful than its predecessors, already excellent.
We also liked the fact that the goal is virtually not exceed the dorsal shell, plus its resistance to dust and IP68 immersion (up to 1 meter deep) for a gem that can make almost par with some DSLR cameras.
To go further, you can even team the Lens Cover (€ 149.90), which further improves the use of the camera, with a new type of hull, on which one can ‘ screw ‘the two lenses provided to take pictures with a wide angle lens for panoramas and X2 Zoom lens to capture every detail, all without losing quality!
A playful smartphone
Among the few new features, Samsung offers a Game Launcher, an area for group video games and gaming experience better vote with the presence of a Game Tools function. This is a button that remains visible / accessible at all times when you start a game, to easily disable such notifications, lock the touch buttons on the front or even the video of some current record. Again, with the power and especially the resolution of the screen is a real pleasure to play on Galaxy S7 Edge.
It appears from € 99.99 SFR (+ € 8 / month for 2 years, or € 291.99) and from € 299.90 at Orange!
| Networks | 2G, 3G, 3G +, 4G, 4G + (cat. 9300 Mbps / 150 Mbps), bands 4G FDD LTE (B3 (1800MHz), B7 (2600MHz), B12 / B13 / B28 (700MHz), B18 / B19 / B20 / B26 (800MHz) |
| Display | 5.5 inches Super AMOLED Quad HD (1440×2160 pixels), 534 dpi, 16.7 million colors, Gorilla Glass 4, screen / height ratio 76.1% |
| processor | 8890 ProcesseurExynos Octo Core (Quad Exynos M1 2.3GHz Cortex A53 + Quad to 1.6GHz) + Mali T880 MP12 to 650MHz |
| OS | Marshmallow Android (6.0.1) + Touchwiz |
| RAM | 3.5 GB 4 GB |
| Storage | 32GB of storage (including 26 GB free), micro SDHC drive (200 GB) |
| Main camera | 12 megapixels, Dual Pixel, Pixel 1.4, OIS, f / 1.7, auto focus, LED flash, video recording 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30 fps |
| Front camera | 5 megapixel, f / 1.7 |
| Connectivity | nanosim card, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2.4GHz + 5GHz VHT80 MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC | Other | IP68 Waterproof, fingerprint reader, GLONASS, Compass, GPS, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall effect sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor … RGB induction charging Compatibility Gear: Gear Circle, Gear Fit, Galaxy Gear, Gear 2 Lite Gear S, S2 Gear, Gear VR, Camera Gear 360 … |
| DAS | Head: 0.264 W / kg – Body: 0.507 W / kg |
| Size | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 157 g |
| Color | Gold, black, white |
| Battery | 3600 mAh (non-removable) |
| Range | Nearly 1.5 day + versatile use up to 15 hours internet use 4G, 12 hours 3G talk, 16 hours WiFi + up to 18 hours of video playback up to 55 hours playback audio |
| Price | € 799 |
On its release in March, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is undoubtedly a reference in the field of high-end smartphones, worthy successor to the Galaxy S6 Edge, with many improvements without revolutionizing the genre are simply a must. Whether for its power, its premium design with a beautiful curved screen, its capacity Photo / video, the ability to expand storage, IP68 and ecosystem proposed by Samsung (VR Gear, Gear S2, Lense Cover. ..) difficult to find any false note.
This is especially autonomy that deserves a hat off, helping to justify the choice of this model Edge rather than his ‘little’ brother Galaxy S7, beyond its so specific screen.
To € 799 , the price is high, but still more reasonable than its direct competitor to Apple, can almost be considered broadly acceptable.
to go further, Samsung already offers its Gear VR compatible especially with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, which reveals virtual reality by clipping his smartphone on the helmet. It offers a full immersion in movies and applications, to visit such extraordinary places, freely, from the sofa or even see inside a car by choosing options to see firsthand the results …
Very soon you will also enjoy the panoramic camera Samsung, the Gear 360, which will allow to capture video at 360 °, thanks to its 2 Fisheye goals of 15 megapixels each . They allow to take photo 13 MP and film in 3840 x 1920 pixels in all directions simultaneously. You can then share with friends and family, even streaming, for example with the Gear VR headset for total immersion. Is bluffing and 360 Samsung video gallery worth a visit, while viewing with the possibility and look around …
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