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Last year, the South Korean company released two flagship smartphones at once - and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. New items received advanced technical specifications and a long-awaited design update, but in fact they differed only in the presence of a curved screen in the version with the prefix “edge”. Later, along with the updated phablet, a large Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + appeared. All this made some confusion and difficulties when choosing the flagship of the "Galaxy" with similar characteristics. And some shortcomings, such as the lack of support for memory cards, dust and moisture protection of the case and the reduced battery capacity, caused some bewilderment.

Therefore, interest in the next generation of devices was significantly high, and the February presentation of the Samsung Galaxy S7 line showed that the manufacturer tried to fix all the shortcomings. And how successfully he succeeded - let's look at an example SamsungGalaxyS7 edge.

Specification

Packaging and equipment

The packaging of the smartphone has undergone dramatic changes. Now a small box of cardboard is made in the form of a kind of box and is distinguished by a soft touch cover.

In the process of unpacking the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, you can find: a set of paper documentation, in-ear type headphones, a clip for a card tray, a charger, a proprietary OTG adapter and a micro-USB↔USB cable.

Appearance, arrangement of elements

The design of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge inherited the features of its predecessors. As before, we are facing one of the most beautiful devices on the market. Structurally, this is a kind of “sandwich” made of heavy-duty Corning Gorilla Glass 4 glass front and rear and an aluminum base in the center. The glass panels are still a little slippery and very easily soiled, despite the good oleophobic coating, although they can be easily cleaned with improvised means. At first glance, it might seem that nothing has changed, but there are differences, and they are hidden in the details. Firstly, the smartphone has become more voluminous due to bends not only on the side faces, but also at the ends. And the hated sharp edges that dug into the palm of his hand, sunk into oblivion. Secondly, the senseless race for a record-thin body has finally ended and common sense has triumphed. On paper, “edge” got a little “better”, but in actual use it hardly feels tactile, especially since in return we got a more capacious battery and protection against dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. Now you can not only not be afraid to wet an expensive gadget, but even remove under water. And it is very pleasing. The color scheme includes only noble shades: black diamond, white pearls, silver titanium, platinum and pink gold.

South Korean designers stopped experimenting with diagonal size, choosing the best option. In our case, this is 5.5 "- a cross between last year's Samsung Galaxy S6 with 5.1" and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + with 5.7 ". Despite the relatively large screen, the language doesn’t turn to call the novelty a“ shovel ”- this is one of the smallest models among classmates.With the same screen sizes, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge gives a significant head start to the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, all thanks to record-thin frames around the display (0.87 mm on the side, 14 mm on the top and bottom) and smooth curves. which give the illusion of some lightness and subtlety.Moreover, the width (72.6 mm) of the smartphone is quite comparable with 5.2-inch solutions, so it’s quite easy for them to operate with one hand.However, the control buttons turned out to be rather thin, but quite comfortable in operation - they are well defined blindly.

On the front panel of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge there are a number of familiar branded elements. Above the screen: proximity and light sensors, a peephole of the front camera, a notification indicator and a company logo. Under the screen there are three standard control buttons: the mechanical “Home”, equipped with a built-in fingerprint scanner, which, by the way, is very fast and accurate, and two touch-sensitive ones - “Back” and “Menu”.

The sides of the smartphone are covered by a metal frame that smoothly flows into the glass. It is matte and provides a more reliable grip. By the way, despite the absence of problems with structural rigidity in previous models, engineers used a more durable aluminum alloy (6013) with an additional anti-corrosion coating, which should positively affect the wear resistance of the device.

On the left sidewall are the volume keys, on the right - the power button. Below is a micro-USB 2.0 port, a main microphone, a multimedia speaker and a 3.5 mm audio port, above is an additional microphone and a combined slot that allows you to install either two Nano-SIM SIM cards, or one SIM card and a memory card microSD Unfortunately, the current generation of devices has removed the infrared port for controlling multimedia and household appliances. But in place of the returned support for memory cards - perhaps the main drawback of last year's models. But the lack of a symmetrical USB Type-C port can be explained by the presence in Samsung of related accessories that use micro-USB 2.0. In addition, USB Type-C does not have a waterproof version of Capless. Well you do not want the return of hated stubs? Mass introduction of the new connector is likely to begin next year.

The non-separable back panel of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has rounded sides, and thanks to its golden hue it sparkles pleasantly under the rays of light. In addition to the traditional Samsung logo, the main camera lens, LED flash and heart rate monitor are located here. It is worth noting that the camera lens is not so clearly protruding as last year’s models, but is almost at the same level with the body - this is a clear plus.

The quality and rigidity of the case of the tested new items are at the highest level: above all praise.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge uses a proprietary 5.5-inch touchscreen Super AMOLED-display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a fairly strong bend at the sides. The pixel density is 534 ppi, and this is more than enough to display an incredibly detailed and clear picture. Subpixels are arranged according to the usual PenTile scheme, but it is extremely difficult to notice. Unless with direct comparison with IPS-matrices, the white color has a slightly greenish tint, which is practically not noticeable in real life.

In all other respects, the display is simply gorgeous. He is one of the best on the market. Juicy colors, perfect contrast and maximum viewing angles in any use case will not leave anyone indifferent. And if someone does not like this saturation, then in the settings you can select a profile with colors that are close to natural.

The brightness adjustment range is traditionally very wide, so working with a smartphone is comfortable both on a sunny day and in complete darkness. Automation has become even smarter - now it constantly analyzes and remembers manual settings for each operating mode, adapting to your needs.

The “edge screen" caused by a swipe from the edge of the display has received significant development. The number of displayed contacts and applications has doubled. Here you can display widgets, notes, RSS news aggregators, a ruler, a compass, and so on. The user can independently adjust the appearance, size and transparency of the curtain. It is noteworthy that, in fact, this function has little to do with a curved screen, and it can be implemented without problems on a conventional display, it is simply more comfortable to control it on a curved screen. In the future, we should expect expansion from third-party developers, as the source code is open.

Remember the old Nokia phones that displayed time and different notifications on a locked screen? So, Samsung has implemented this feature in their smartphones, calling it “Always On Display”, and for the curved part of the screen - “Night hours”, which are displayed in the designated time period. A very convenient thing that eliminates the need to unlock your smartphone to see the time and missed events. And thanks to the Super AMOLED-display, which can highlight individual pixels, the function practically does not consume energy.

Multi-touch technology correctly processes up to 10 simultaneous touches. The sensitivity is very high and at times seems even excessive. This is especially true for the curved edges of the screen, which constantly catch unwanted touches, and you have to get used to it.

Audio subsystem

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is equipped with one multimedia speaker. The sound quality is very good, but due to the security of the case, it has become noticeably quieter in volume. In any case, its capabilities are enough to perform the basic functions: games, video and speakerphone.

Traditionally for Korean flagships, the sound in the headphones is quite good, with a good volume margin. The branded music player was replaced with the standard Google Play Music. At the same time, the sound settings remained quite extensive.

In addition to ready-made profiles and manual equalizer settings, the SoundAlive + and Tube Amplifier effects are available, as well as a utility for optimizing sound for specific headphones. Everything is good here.

Camera

The main camera received an updated 12-megapixel module with phase autofocus based on Dual Pixels technology, optical stabilization, LED flash and the ability to record video in 4K Ultra HD (30 FPS). Compared with last year’s model, the resolution decreased, respectively, and detail, but other important parameters improved. The pixel size on the matrix has grown from 1.2 to 1.4 microns. The lens aperture also increased to a record f / 1.7, which allows the camera to capture significantly more light. In addition, the smartphone learned to shoot good slow motion video in 720p at 240 FPS, although it is inferior in this regard to the latest Apple iPhone models.

But the rest of the camera is the best on the market. Excellent sharpness, natural colors, high detail both in the daytime and at dusk, and a minimum of noise. When shooting video, the picture and sound are smooth. In addition, lightning-fast work pleases - the camera starts and focuses just instantly under any conditions. This is largely due to phase sensors that cover the entire sensor area.

The front camera has a 5-megapixel module, fixed focus, a lens with an aperture of f / 1.7 and a wide viewing angle. The image quality is very good. There is a retouching function before shooting, which allows you to remove unwanted skin imperfections. By the way, the frame size in both cameras has returned to the classic 4: 3 ratio, and this is great news for those who like to process photos and share them on social networks.

The camera's proprietary software has slightly changed visually and has become simpler and more intuitive. Experienced users will love the extensive number of settings, including those with a fully manual mode, and the ability to shoot in RAW. If you don’t want to tinker with the settings, you can safely take pictures on the machine, which turns out perfectly on the smartphone.

Photo and video examples

Example of daily shooting from a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge smartphone in 4K Ultra HD at 30 FPS

Example of slow motion shooting from a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge smartphone in 720p resolution at 240 FPS

User interface

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is running the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, on top of which the proprietary TouchWiz shell is installed. With each new version, it becomes more and more flat and minimalistic than it approaches pure Android, including the reduction of various pre-installed applications. At the same time, maintaining the highest functionality and good personalization capabilities.

Of the interesting, we note the changed notification curtain (it turned white) and the appearance of the ability to disable a separate application menu, placing all the icons on the desktops at once. Added the function of quick and convenient movement of application icons between screens. For the icons themselves, you can include an additional background to bring them to a single look.

There is a convenient mode for working with one hand - called up by triple pressing the "Home" button. The functions of Game Launcher and Game Tools have appeared. The first allows you to automatically collect all the games in one place, include battery saving in games, watch and share achievements and records of the gameplay. The second appears in games in the form of a floating button at the edge, clicking on which you can turn off the touch keys and notifications during the game process, as well as take screenshots and record the game process, broadcast images and sound, including from the front camera.

Traditionally, the settings menu has a large number of items and provides access to almost all functions and parameters of the smartphone. There is the ability to edit the quick settings tab (9 points) and the search for the necessary menu settings by name has been implemented.

The OS works quickly and very smoothly, without any hint of hitch or slowdown.

Performance and Communications

At the heart of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is the latest Samsung 14nm SoC processor Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa. It combines 4 high-performance Mongoose cores with an operating frequency of up to 2.6 GHz and 4 energy-efficient Cortex-A53 cores (up to 1.6 GHz). ARM Mali-T880 MP12 is responsible for the graphics. The volume of operational LPDDR4 memory is 4 GB, and the constant - 32 GB (21.59 GB available to the user). You can expand this space with microSD memory cards (up to 200 GB). This platform supports OTG mode, which allows you to connect an external USB-drive or peripheral devices.

Performance just rolls over, and the smartphone easily copes not only with everyday applications, but also with the most modern demanding games at maximum graphics settings. Projects at the Asphalt 8 level: Airbourne and Mortal Kombat X work as smoothly as possible without any hint of slowdowns. WoT Blitz at high settings in certain situations drops to 17 FPS, but mainly works at the level of 30-45 FPS, and if you turn off the display of shadows, it practically does not fall below 55 FPS. Even if there are a dozen applications in the background, the smartphone works without a hitch and switches between them very quickly. Compared with the Samsung Exynos 7 Octa (7420) processor, a performance increase of around 40% is observed, depending on the type of load.

Pleasantly pleased and the heating of the case, or rather its almost complete absence. Even with a prolonged game load, the case has an extremely small increase in the temperature of the central part of the back side, closer to the right sidewall, where the cooling system is located. And this is definitely the merit of the new 14-nm hardware platform and the use of a heat pipe in the cooling system - an excellent result!

The built-in video player has support for all modern audio and video formats, as evidenced by the high result of the AnTuTu Video Tester benchmark.

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge supports the robot with modern mobile networks 2G GSM, 3G UMTS and 4G LTE Cat.12 / 13. The new modem provides data transfer rates up to 600 Mbps. Support for two SIM-cards is implemented on the basis of one radio module. The speaker and microphone perform well. The vibrating alert is pleasant in timbre, and quite high in strength.

Communication modules are represented by dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 and ANT +.

Everything works very quickly and stably.

The global positioning navigation module supports the GPS, GLONASS and Beidou satellite systems. Even a Japanese satellite was discovered. A cold start takes about 5 seconds.

Offline work

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is powered by a 3600 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery, which is 20% higher than last year. A full battery charge is quiet enough for 1.5-2 days of battery life under medium load with several hours of display operation (calls, SMS, music, a bit of internet).

As a result of watching HD-video (MPEG-4 / AVC, MKV container, 4 Mbps stream), the device was discharged in 19 hours. Game simulation using Asphalt 8: Airborne has run out of battery in 8 hours.

The estimated battery life according to the PCMark benchmark showed 9.5 hours, according to the results of the Geekbench 3 test - a little more than 10.5 hours, while the GFXBench benchmark showed a result of 237 minutes. In all cases (except gaming), the brightness of the display was 50%, and Wi-Fi and GPS modules were activated.

With support for fast charging, a full charge recovery time takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. For comparison: it takes about 2 - 2.5 hours to charge with a half the battery.

Summary

can be compared with a diamond, which after processing has turned into a diamond. In this case, Korean engineers took the best from past models and corrected all the flaws, taking into account the opinions of users. In the design, the old notes are traced, but the smartphone has become more beautiful, neat and convenient. Protection against dust and moisture, as well as support for memory cards, was returned to the place, although you will have to choose between it and one of the SIM cards. The novelty began to shoot better, although it lost in the number of megapixels, it received a more productive and “cold” hardware platform and a fairly capacious battery. The rest is a well-known gadget with an excellent screen, good sound, although noticeably quieter, functional TouchWiz shell, the presence of all modern communications and support for fast and wireless charging.

In fact, the smartphone is devoid of critical flaws. Only high cost can scare them off, but if you look at competitive solutions from Apple, the price tag doesn’t seem so big anymore. In general, if you are looking for the best Android smartphone that combines all the advanced features that the modern market of mobile devices can offer, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is just that.

Advantages:

• stylish appearance;
• high-quality assembly of the case;
• excellent ergonomics;
• protection against dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard;
• high performance and good energy efficiency of the hardware platform;
• almost no heating of the case;
• best digital camera modules;
• chic curved Super AMOLED display with high pixel density and thin bezels;
• corning Gorilla Glass 4 protective glass with a high-quality oleophobic coating and anti-glare filter;
• support for global positioning systems GPS, GLONASS and Beidou;
• the presence of NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, ANT + and dual-band Wi-Fi with support for 802.11ac;
• support for fast charging technology;
• support for USB OTG specification and microSD memory cards up to 200 GB;
• current version of the Android OS and a functional proprietary shell TouchWiz;
• support for wireless charging of WPC 1.1 and PMA 1.0 standards.

Features:

• lack of IrLED;
• quiet multimedia speaker.

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled and rather slippery construction materials;
• the price is not for everyone.

Our gratitude to the online store Yellow for provided smartphone for testing.

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  - unlike the “normal” Galaxy S7 has rounded edges of the display, which give the image a 3D effect. In addition to the seriously increased performance, Samsung added a lot of functions that were requested by fans of the Galaxy S series devices. Support for MicroSD memory cards (up to 200GB) and protection against moisture and dust according to the IP68 standard were returned to the smartphone.

Design Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb G935 LTE Black Onyx   has not undergone major changes, but this can not be called a drawback. Indeed, the previous generation was rightly considered by many to be the most beautiful device on the market and many awards only confirm this. In addition to the external beauty, the smartphone also perfectly fits in your hand. And given its security, it has become more practical and does not require special plugs for charging connectors and headphones. The fingerprint scanner located in the home button will protect personal data from unauthorized access.

The camera has undergone major changes. Now the resolution of the main camera is 12 megapixels (versus 16 megapixels in the previous generation). The decrease in the number of megapixels not only did not worsen the quality of photos, but allowed to seriously improve it thanks to Dual Pixel technology. Now all pixels have 2 photodiodes, and not 1 each - this allows the camera to focus on the object at the speed of the human eye. This technology was previously used only in professional SLR cameras. F / 1.7 aperture and enlarged pixels of the matrix with a size of 1.4 nm will help to achieve great pictures in the dark or in low light conditions - these are record numbers for smartphones. There are also new shooting modes. “Motion Snapshot” takes three seconds before the shutter is pressed, with the ability to select a frame to save as a photo. And with the “motion panorama” mode, panoramic shots become animated. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb G935 LTE Black Onyx   Do not disappoint fans of selfies. The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and a wide-angle lens (with a capture angle of up to 120 degrees). The role of the flash is the display, and with the "spotlight" function, you can adjust the direction and power of the light.

The highest performance smartphone provides a 64-bit 8-core processor. 4 of its cores operate with a frequency of 2.3 GHz, and the other 4 with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. Especially like the new flagship game lovers. With the Game launcher application, you can select the resolution and the number of frames per second, which will reduce the power consumption of the device. It is also possible to disable touch buttons, create screenshots and video games. The amount of RAM is an impressive 4 GB, which will allow you to run many applications simultaneously and switch between them with lightning speed. Operating system Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb G935 LTE Black Onyx is the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow interface which is complemented by a proprietary shell TouchWiz. The Edge Curved Edge Interface has undergone major redesign. Now the user has more options for customizing the appearance of the panel. You can place up to 10 application or folder shortcuts at the same time and get access to the most necessary functions. There was even a ruler tool. 32 GB is available for storing user data, and as noted above, support for MicroSD memory cards has returned, which will turn the smartphone into a mobile entertainment center with many favorite songs, videos and photos. For a long time, without recharging, it provides a 3600 mAh battery that supports fast charging (with both wired and wireless).

The magnificent SuperAMOLED screen now has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and is equipped with Always On Display technology, which allows you to display hours, calendar or notifications, even on the screen off. And spent on this function only 1% of the charge per hour of work. Resolution is 2560x1440 pixels with a density of 534 pixels per inch. The display will delight you with rich colors, high brightness and viewing angles close to 180 degrees. Gorilla Glass 4 provides protection against scratches and drops. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb G935 LTE Black Onyx   The most modern communication modules are installed. Of course, there is support for fourth-generation 4G / LTE networks with a speed of up to 150 Mbps and the ability to install two SIM cards (the second slot is combined with MicroSD). Wi-Fi is able to connect to any access point regardless of the communication standard (a / b / g / n / ac) or frequency (2.4 or 5 GHz). MIMO technology will allow you to receive and transmit a signal using not just one, but several transmitters, which significantly increases the speed of data exchange. Bluetooth has version 4.2 and supports the ANT + profile, which expands the possibilities when using gadgets for fitness or smart watches. For wireless payment or quick pairing, you can use NFC. The device is available in three colors: black diamond, titanium silver and dazzling platinum.

While the mid-range line from the South Korean manufacturer is undergoing significant changes, its luxury counterpart continues to stubbornly occupy the position of Samsung’s flagship flagship. The model considered today is one of the oldest representatives of the country of Morning Freshness on the smartphone market. And this is not only for beautiful design. Details are in our review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone.

Characteristics Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

It is logical that from a smartphone, which proudly bears the title of the most expensive among its brothers, it is worth expecting a decent technological equipment. And in comparison with younger models, this is indeed so. Even despite significant changes in the smartphones of the A 2017 series, last year's Galaxy S7 Edge is in no way inferior, and in many ways surpasses the middle class.

Body

Like its predecessors, the S6 edge and the similar edge + model, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a curved display at the edges. However, this time, the developers did not rush from one extreme to the other and made the size of the flagship medium and quite acceptable. Case width 72.6 mm, length 150.9 mm, and thickness only 7.7 mm. The weight of the phone is 157 g.

Three colors are available for the buyer to choose: black diamond, dazzling platinum and silver titanium (black, gold and silver in common people).

The case itself looks quite standard for most Samsumg models. The majority of the front of the smartphone is occupied by the screen, under it there is a mechanical “Home” button with an integrated fingerprint scanner and touch “Return” and “Context Menu”. Above, as you might have guessed, the speaker, the front camera lens along with its built-in flash, proximity sensor, and, of course, the logo of the South Korean company.

The case of the samsung s7 ebge is made of 3D glass and metal. The developers refused to cut into the hand of the border

In the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the creators decided to abandon the metal edging along the edge of the most noticeable Home button. A pretty good solution that wins the device a few style points. However, at the same time, the aluminum frame around the entire perimeter of the phone remained in its place and in general it became a little thicker compared to its predecessor. Despite everything, I do not want to release a smartphone from my hands. And this is due to the curved 3D glass covering the flagship on both sides.

Corning Gorilla Glass 4, in turn, has an oleophobic coating, which means that your gadget is now reliably protected from dust and scratches, and also does not glare in the sun like a polished basin. Many users, however, noted that the phone has a slight minus, namely, a strong mark. In other words, any fingerprint on the body remains a very noticeable spot.

Technical stuffing

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge rightfully takes a leading place among its counterparts. The phone is equipped with the most advanced technological developments, and you will not see such a powerful and advanced “filling” in any of the younger models of the company. This flagship has an eight-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor with a clock frequency of 2.3 GHz. The device copes with a lot of resource-intensive costs due to the competent distribution of tasks between Cortex-A53 cores with a power of 2.3 GHz and 1.6 GHz. For a decent picture, the Mali-T880 MP12 graphics accelerator is responsible, which, in comparison with the Mali-T780 in the S6 Edge model, produces 80% (!) The best result.

S7 Edge has the Google Android 6.0.1 operating system and TouchWiz shell installed. The latter adds some lightness and simplicity to the general appearance of the system. At the same time, its traditional “sticks” have not gone away. True, they are not very noticeable.

Photo: technical capabilities of a smartphone based on tests

In Samsung s7 edge, you can even customize the color schemes of the included display

Moisture and dust protection

Also, the S7 Edge can boast that its body, among other things, is made according to the IP68 standard. You can safely take your smartphone with you to the bathroom, pool, get out of your pocket in heavy rain or sandstorm. Indeed, the IP68 standard guarantees your beloved device protection against moisture and dust. It is important to note that not only the monolithic design protects the “organs” of the flagship. The components of its board are carefully impregnated with a special water-repellent solution. By the way, you will not find any stubs. All vulnerabilities (for example, speakers, microphones and a USD connector) are reliably protected by special moisture-proof membranes.

Faster and Wireless Charging

The convenience of the phone adds the possibility of both accelerated wired and wireless charging. As the developers promise, your device will be half charged in half an hour, and it will take another 60 minutes to fully restore the battery. However, for such a quick charge there are conditions: the screen must be in sleep mode all this time. Otherwise, the amperage drops markedly and the recharge rate of the battery is greatly reduced. The same effect is observed with wireless recharging (Qi and PMA standard) - 100% in 1 hour 40 minutes.

Work with games

Also, the phone has one interesting application called Game Tools. As you might guess, it allows the user to optimize the game process as much as possible. You can temporarily block the touch buttons at the bottom of the panel, minimize the game, take screenshots. And now the most amazing thing. The power of the phone is not only enough for resource-intensive games. She has enough to record the gameplay and even stream.

The front camera is good, but not ideal

Other "buns"

Truly diverse is the choice of quality of the recorded video. Here you have GA, and HD, and 1: 1, and Full HD, and Full HD with 60 fps. The available resolution does not end there. The phone can record in QHD, and even in UHD, better known as 4K resolution.

Extensive camcorder settings will appeal not only to amateurs, but also to professionals It’s hard to imagine why the camera on the phone has 4K quality, but you must admit that its presence definitely can not but rejoice

Add to this several recording modes (slow-motion and time-lapse shooting), as well as the ability to create a video collage and conduct live broadcasts. And do not forget that all this without loss of quality can be done in low light conditions.

Video: an example of time-lapse photography

Video: Slow Motion Example on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

In general, the camera in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gives its owner simply incredible opportunities. Despite the fact that the resolution of the lenses decreased, the shooting quality was not affected at all. A big plus is the ability to separately configure each parameter, the choice of blank modes, as well as their diversity. It should also be noted how clear and detailed pictures are obtained even in low light conditions. Undoubtedly, the phone stands out from the majority of its colleagues. And it is thanks to the excellent camera that it can claim a leading place among the flagships.

The new smartphone from Samsung has become the most anticipated new product of 2016. We are talking, of course, about the Samsung Galaxy S7-series, and, as is known to all fans of the products of this brand, the new product will be in two versions: regular and with a curved screen (edge). As you know, the tradition dates back to the time of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. We can say that the new curved device replaced the Galaxy S6 Edge, which is still very popular among fans of unusual design.

All the same "double-edged"

It is unlikely that the company counted on the huge success of the Samsung Galaxy S6 when it released this series on sale. Be that as it may, the demand for them turned out to be serious: for the company this was an ordinary marketing move, which can not be said about users who lacked fresh solutions. In any case, this is still the same device with two curved edges of the display. And, despite the fact that many users still prefer the classic form factor, the manufacturer is confident in the upcoming popularity of new items.

In addition, 5.5 inches, and even in a waterproof case - weighty arguments in choosing. Anyway, live Samsung galaxy s7 edge   striking: this is exactly the solution that is approaching the technologies of the future, and not only in design.

Technical capabilities

The device is really ahead of current capabilities. Firstly, the support of microSD expansion cards, in the future the user will be able to use cards of 512 GB, although the manufacturer claims that there are two more terabytes that do not exist. Who said there are no flagships for years to come? Secondly, the device has a built-in 4G LTE (with the prospect of up to LTE Cat). It is hard to imagine when such coverage will appear in our latitudes. The same goes for the new Wi-Fi protocol.

If we talk about the opportunities that are available now, it should be noted the enormous performance of the new Exynos 8 Octa, which is devoid of all the shortcomings of previous generations. This is an effective eight-core solution, where four cores are responsible for performance, and the other four are for working in an economical mode. In addition, in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge   There is a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging and an innovative twelve-megapixel camera using proprietary Britecell technology from the manufacturer. What else can you expect from 2016?

In 2015, Samsung made a breakthrough and radically changed the concept of creating smartphones. Then new unusual flagships entered the market - S6 and S6 Edge. The version with curved edges of the display became the most popular, so in the first months, the developers did not have time to make up for the shortage of this model in store windows.

The next year, the manufacturer decided not to hesitate with the release of a new phone, so S7 and S7 Edge immediately appeared. This time the “couple” was more balanced, and therefore the plus version was not worth the wait.

At the time of the release of the Galaxy S7 Edge, this model became the most popular in the world. Pre-orders again showed that the buyer gives preference to curved screens. In addition, the new smartphone was able to fix display problems. What else has changed in the phone, we learn further.

Equipment

The new “Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge”, the price of which at pre-sales amounted to about 60 thousand rubles, is supplied in a standard configuration for the company. The box contains a charger with support for Fast Adaptive Charge and, accordingly, a USB cable. There is also an instruction, a clip for a slot and headphones. This kit is enough for any user.

Appearance

Comparing with last year's flagship S6 edge, it is noticeable that the brand new models immediately increased the diagonal of the display, so the Galaxy S7 Edge is no longer a smaller copy of its older brother, but a smartphone with the same dimensions.

At first glance, there are no external changes. But still, the developers finalized the sharp edge of the case, made it more curved. Now smart has become more convenient to hold in your hand. Its dimensions also increased slightly due to the new volumetric battery and durable finishing materials.

The main changes that touched the flagship body are the return of the protective coating against water and dust. Here is the familiar IP68 standard, which works stably, without any errors. The phone is completely protected from dust and water. It can be about half an hour at a depth of one meter.

I was also pleased that the case was saved from already annoying ugly plugs. All connectors are protected by a special membrane. The new Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the price of which meets all expectations, has become a monopod. Now you can get to the battery only in the service center. The cover of the smartphone is glued with a special protective tape, which allows you to immerse the phone in water.

Everything in its place

Basically, the design remained the same as before. Of course, no frames can be found on the screen. A speaker is located above the display, there are sensors on the sides of it and the company logo flaunts right there. Under the screen is a classic button.

On the rear panel is the main camera with LED flash. A logo was placed under it again. At the bottom of the case is a speaker, microphone, charger connector and a place for headphones. At the top there is only a small hole in the additional microphone and a SIM card tray. On the right side is the lock button, on the left volume rocker.

Unusual design solution

The new flagship screen did not become a sensation, but still continued to delight customers. At Galaxy S7 Edge, the price depends on the rest. The rest of the smartphone is no different from its fellow S7.

The resolution of the display has not changed, as in last year’s smartphone, Quad HD with a resolution of 2560x1440. The screen is noticeably improved. Increased the overall brightness margin. The matrix remained the same - juicy and rich turned out to be very high quality. Black color looks “coal”, the contrast is balanced, and the brightness is comfortable both at night and at noon in the sun.

In the settings, you can adjust the screen display if AMOLED seems too artificial to someone. There is a mode that allows you to adjust the color scheme, close to a more realistic one.

Energy costs

A special option, Always On, was presented at the press release, which looks really good. It works as follows: when the user locks the device, the calendar, clock and some notifications are still displayed on the screen. That is, the phone is still in partial activity. The developers claimed that Always On spend only 1% of the charge per hour. In practice, it turned out that the function is quite expensive for the energy of the smartphone. If you turn it off, the phone will live 20-30% longer.

"Filling"

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, whose price fluctuates around 60 thousand rubles, received the top version of the operating system - Android 6.0.1. He works in tandem with the already familiar TouchWiz. In this model, the option is redone for the OS, so everything looks very harmonious and balanced.

Given the cost of the device, you probably should not say that in the system you can find any errors or lags. No brakes were observed, the OS “flies”. Thanks to the redesigned proprietary shell, the menu was assembled on one screen, which looks pretty concise. “Google applications” and, of course, proprietary software were placed in a separate folder.

“Memorable” changes

Last year, the company decided to remove support for memory cards from all its flagships. Most likely, such changes have occurred in the pursuit of fashion. A series of mistakes followed. It was decided to release smartphones on 32, 64 and 128 GB. In practice, it turned out that it is almost impossible to find the latest version of the device. Naturally, such problems could not go unnoticed.

In 2016, microSD support was returned. The situation with internal memory remained the same with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. The price depends on the version of the device. The most expensive is the 64 GB model.

Considering that you can now put microSD in your smartphone, the 64 GB version has become less popular. By the way, the tray for the memory card and SIM card is combined. The user can choose what he needs: two SIM cards or one, but paired with a memory card.

"RAM" in the new flagship also became larger - 4 GB. Naturally, such an improvement affected the operation of the phone.

Performance

The company changed its preferences and instead of the famous Qualcomm, the Exynos 8890 is located inside the smartphone. Fans were skeptical at first about replacing the processor, but, as various tests show, the device with 8 cores not only bypassed the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, but also noted moderate power consumption.

Testing the new Mali-T880 graphics chipset also showed stunning results. Compared with the previous version, this one has become "faster" by as much as 80%.

Activity

The new Galaxy S7 Edge has a powerful 3600 mAh battery. Its autonomy shows excellent results, given the size of the display, performance indicators and multitasking. The developer took care of excellent optimization, which allows you to save the device’s charge for a long time.

Despite the new-fangled Type-C connectors, Samsung did not move away from the proven microUSB. The kit includes a charger that allows you to power the phone from 0 to 100% in just 100 minutes. There is also the possibility of wireless charging.

Pleasant trifles

At the time of the release of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, it was not found in Svyaznoy. Which seriously disappointed fans, especially those who had been waiting for a new product with an amazing camera since the press release.

There is nothing much to say about the front. Its resolution is 5 megapixels, it does an excellent job with its “selfie” function. Face correction, color change and correction of its geometry were added to the menu.

But the main surprise was the appearance of the main camera at 12 megapixels. At first, this news shocked the fans, because the previous Samsung model had as much as 16 megapixels. It turned out that a module from Sony IMX260 was specially developed for the company. Its luminosity increased to 1.7, and the main "trick" was the change in pixel size to 1.4 microns. Thus, the developers did not increase the number of pixels, but their size, which qualitatively affected the photo.

findings

At the beginning of the year, Galaxy S7 Edge became the most high-quality and powerful smartphone. Outwardly, it has not changed much compared to the previous version, but many innovations have been placed inside it that have significantly improved the performance of the device.

Beautiful design and quality materials - this is the first thing that catches your eye. But behind the metal shell is a huge number of functions that make this smartphone the best on the market. Large battery in 3600 mAh. High-quality camera module with an increased pixel size. Switch to Exynos and an improved version of the graphics chipset.

After entering the market, the model for some reason did not appear in the Svyaznoy store. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge can now be bought at a price of 40 to 70 thousand rubles. It can be ordered both in China, at a low price, and purchased in the online store of any city and country.