Samsung Galaxy S7 test: the best Android smartphone? – Transhumanist Magazine

A few days ago we received in writing THM Magazine the new Samsung Galaxy S7, formalized a few weeks before the Mobile World Congress Barcelona. A smartphone sharper than his predecessor, who quickly charmed us by its exemplary finish and grip. What about the level of everyday use? Our response

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As we announced a few days ago with our first impressions, the Samsung Galaxy S7 has a finish to the less premium, with high quality materials, two glass faces , aluminum edges and just enough roundness to deliver absolutely impeccable grip. Actually, this is certainly the S7 Galaxy smartphone that provides the best grip, and the use of a protective shell (although recommended) will not absolutely necessary here, unlike an iPhone 6S for example, whose finesse and back aluminum make it a smartphone very (very) sliding. In short, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is resulted from a design point of view, sober and elegant, with premium sound and pleasant grip. All good.

on Android 6.0.1 on Samsung Galaxy S7 also opts for sobriety in the interface, with the home screens which do not overflow house applications and other selections of Gameloft games. Basic, it contains the indispensable Gallery, Camera, Play Store, Facebook, as well as folders containing the Google applications, and the Microsoft suite. A quick tour of the storage parameters can see that on the 32 GB promised, about 22.5 GB are actually usable by the smartphone buyer.

Still on the interface, the same configuration Galaxy S7 it allows to benefit from fair amazing velocity, and it will be absolutely impossible to challenge the processor. In this regard, though some copies have the Snapdragon 820 chip, other (in Europe) are equipped house Exynos processor 8890 64-bit. This is the case elsewhere in our test model, which is associated with 4GB of RAM. Multimedia side, the smartphone is obviously out beautifully, whether in games like video, with the way a speaker located on the bottom edge of the smartphone, not the back. So much the better.

Passing through AIDA64, we can see the insides of the smartphone. We are dealing here with a Sony sensor and a processor Exynos

still photography, again, the Galaxy may S7 has a Sony sensor, but also Samsung Britecell a module according to the versions. In our case, it is the Sony IMX260 sensor that is part of a 12.2-megapixel sensor. And although some had been wince at the announcement of the Galaxy S7 face to a sensor “only” 12 megapixels, we must admit that the Sony module is an example of velocity and efficiency. Indeed, not only the picture quality is just outstanding, but also the speed of the sensor is to remember here, with great trigger lightning, helped by the Dual Pixel Technology. Better yet, it is possible to configure the quick release camera via a double-click the Home button, to switch from standby mode to photo mode in a split second. Bluffing.

with regard to autonomy, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is adorned with a battery 3000 mAh, which supports fast charging one hand, but also charging technologies without Qi and PMA wire. Concnernant the life of the smartphone on a single charge, as always, it will depend on the use that is made. But as part of a “normal” use, the smartphone gleefully takes a day without flinching. Note in passing that the Always On Display function, which displays the time in fashion and some notifications in standby is very convenient, but also a low-energy casually.

Regarding the Telephony section, again, no complaints at the software part, mastered for the past few generation by the Korean giant. The smartphone is obviously compatible 4G, but also benefits from WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, plus NFC. A software part on top, coupled with impeccable design, which allows a perfect grip under all circumstances, without fear of any mishandling, or see the phone slip through his fingers. In this regard, you can also use the Samsung Galaxy S7 in the rain without fear for your smartphone, thanks to the IP68 certification. A watertight smartphone, then, as we were able to confirm the test video below.

In short, you’ll understand that this Samsung Galaxy S7 signed bluffing is also out of the box after several days of use, and to admit that the Korean giant has managed to challenge for several generations of Galaxy, to reach today an Android smartphone that literally touches perfection. Nothing less.

Our view

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more beautiful design that allows a grip absolutely faultless, the Galaxy S7 Samsung is also adorned with a high-end configuration for premium performance. Add to this one of the best performing camera modules market, IP68 certification and Phones section at the top, and you hold (firmly) in hand one of the most successful smartphones (if not THE most successful) of all time. What else?