Samsung galxy s7 spec,price & release date
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Samsung's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge reinvigorated the flailing smartphone brand giving it a new lease of life with a fresh design and some brand new features.
Samsung is going to have to do a lot of work to be able to repeat the trick again, but there's much more that can be improved upon in the new phone.
We don't expect to see the new handset until early 2016 though – usually Samsung takes time out in early March to announce its flagships at MWC in Barcelona, so we expect it to be the same again this year.
However, rumors are already beginning to roll in for the new phone so here's everything we've heard so far.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The next flagship phone from Samsung's Galaxy S line.
- When is it out? We expect early in 2016, potentially MWC in late February
- What will it cost? Expect expensive – it's bound to be one of the more costly phones to buy next year.
Samsung Galaxy S7: The techradar concept
When it comes to the new Samsung Galaxy S7, we want to see Samsung departing from the usual design of a standard, blocky phone.
What we want now is something innovative, something that pushes the boundaries and takes into account all the awesome technology Samsung keeps promising.
So here's how we think it should shake down – techradar's Galaxy S7, complete with all the technology Samsung has talked about… and some of our own desires too.
The main difference is, again, the screen. If Samsung is going to make a success of the Gear VR, it needs a better screen, and leaping forward to 8K will make shoving the phone on your face a pin sharp experience.
The other big thing we're hoping to finally see is the iris scanning technology that supersedes the fingerprint scanners we're seeing everywhere. With dual hi-res scanning cameras on the front, with enhanced aperture, simply turning the phone screen on will prove who you are.
The edges of the super sharp screen are now properly pushed to the side of the phone, with the notifications now showing properly either side – the S6 Edge has the curves as decoration, but now they're actually going to be used.
And bass-rich speakers on the top and bottom will utilise Samsung's omni-sound technology to make the phone a true media marvel – no more backwards-facing tinny sound here.
Of course, TouchWiz still remains… but hey, there's only so much we can hope for…
Samsung Galaxy S7 release date
A rumor from the South Korean website Newsis apparently cites insider sources who claim that Samsung started work on the Galaxy S7 about 2 to 3 months ahead of its usual schedule.
If this is true (and that's a big if, as the sources of this rumor are unclear and unverified), it could just mean that Samsung is eager to start work on the S7 as soon as possible to give it a longer development period.
However some people are getting excited because it could mean that Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S7 early, we might see a second Galaxy S flagship handset in 2015. In fact December has already been mooted as a potential Samsung Galaxy S7 release date, while another source points to a more vague late 2015 date - although we reckon that's highly unlikely.
Traditionally, Samsung usually releases one Galaxy S and one Galaxy Note flagship device a year, so it would be a big departure if it released the S7 in 2015. This rumor could just be a case of getting lost in translation, so we'd recommend caution when taking it at face value.
Samsung Galaxy S7 design
Given that Samsung has only just overhauled its flagship design for the Galaxy S6 we're not expecting massive changes in the Samsung Galaxy S7.
One rumour has suggested it's going to be much bigger than the Galaxy S6 with a 5.7-inch screen - we're taking that with a big pinch of salt though as it sounds quite out there.
There's no real hint at what we'll see yet, but a slim metal and glass build seems likely and whatever we get it's likely to be premium, especially as there's a rumorthat the battery won't be removable specifically because making it so would compromise the design.
Samsung Galaxy S7 screen
Interestingly there's talk that Samsung could offer the Galaxy S7 in two different sizes. One with a 5.2-inch screen and one with a 5.8-inch one and supposedly at least one of them will have a 4K display. Given there's already the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ though we wouldn't hold our breath for a phablet version of the S7.
Then again a benchmark believed to be for the Samsung Galaxy S7 claims it has a 5.7-inch display, so maybe it will be growing. It lists a 1440 x 2560 QHD one though rather than 4K.
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Another rumor states that the Galaxy S7 may be coming with a curved screen. According to supply chain sources the phone will be launching with a flexible display after Samsung put in some big orders with Taiwanese manufacturers. It may end up being a separate version of the Galaxy S7 much like with the Galaxy S6 Edge, but it's interesting all the same.
There's even talk that Samsung will go further and deliver a foldable phone, but this seems incredibly unlikely. Even if the technology is in place (which is a big if) it's doubtful that Samsung would risk something so new and untested on its flagship.
Samsung Galaxy S7 rivals
In recent years HTC has been a significant rival to Samsung, launching similarly impressive phones at around the same time, so we'd expect the HTC One M10could be a Samsung Galaxy S7 rival. Very little is known about it yet but it's sure to be stylish and likely to be very powerful.
Other than that there's the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, which are likely to still be selling very well by early 2016, while the Sony Xperia Z6 or whatever Sony's cooking up next could steal some attention away from Samsung too.
Samsung Galaxy S7 camera and battery
An AnTuTu benchmark shows a phone believed to be the Samsung Galaxy S7 as having a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing one. Those are the same camera specs as the Galaxy S6, but that has one of the best smartphone snappers around so that wouldn't be such a bad thing.
Another AnTuTu benchmark has also leaked showing a duo-camera on the phone in a similar vein to the HTC One M8.
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There's no word on what size the battery will be yet but according to one rumorit won't be removable as it's apparently not possible to have a removable juice pack without compromising the design. Given that the Samsung Galaxy S6 has a sealed battery this doesn't really come as any surprise.
Samsung Galaxy S7 OS and power
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will almost certainly launch with Android Marshmallow. In fact snaps of supposed internal Samsung documents regarding its Android Marshmallow update have made their way onto social networking site Weibo, and appear to confirm the rumored Galaxy S7 codename 'Jungfrau' and a key spec of the upcoming flagship.
That spec is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 processor, which is expected to launch later this year and is set to feature in some of the biggest phones of 2016. That Snapdragon 820 rumor has since been echoed by other sources and in a benchmark.
The fact the Snapdragon 820 chip is being linked to the Galaxy S7 is interesting, as Samsung ditched Qualcomm's offering for the Galaxy S6, instead exclusively using its own Exynos processor. Samsung didn't disclose the reasoning as to why it opted to do this, but the current top-tier Qualcomm chip - the Snapdragon 810 - has been plagued by reports of overheating and patchy performance.
Perhaps this is a sign of Qualcomm's return to form in the chipset market, although it's too early to confirm either way. However while Qualcomm has been touted as the maker of the Galaxy S7's chip, other benchmark results have leaked onto the internet that claim to show Samsung's next SoC, the Exynos M1, could potentially power the new Galaxy.
These benchmarks show the hardware used to make the Exynos M1, and it looks like it uses a series of custom ARM cores. Intriguingly the benchmarks also show that the Exynos M1 is much more powerful than the Snapdragon 820 in almost every aspect.
While we'd advise taking these benchmarks with a pinch of salt it would mean that the Samsung Galaxy S7 could be a more powerful handset if it again shuns Qualcomm's hardware. Whatever processor we get we're expecting to see 4GB of RAM, not least because the Galaxy S6 Edge+ has that already.
Samsung Galaxy S7 other features
The Samsung Galaxy S7 is bound to have a fingerprint scanner, just like the Galaxy S6. There's also a rumor that Samsung will add a microSD card slot to next year's phone, but internal storage may take a hit, with only 32GB and 64GB models currently rumored.
Samsung Galaxy S7 cost
There's no word yet on what the Samsung Galaxy S7 will cost but we can tell you right now that it will be very expensive. While a price cut would be nice we'd be surprised if Samsung launched it for any less than it initially charged for the Galaxy S6. If we had to guess we'd say it could start at up to around £600 / $650 / AU$1,100.
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COJkhmBvVMw
Corning Gorilla Glass 4!!!could spell the end of shattered screens.
According to Corning, Gorilla Glass 4 is twice as tough as its nearest rival when it comes to protecting dropped phones. The company's researchers developed a series of drop tests that simulated real-world situations and then used the data from this to develop a new breed of glass that survives a 1 metre drop onto a rough surface 80 percent of the time.
It's not known when Corning Gorilla Glass 4 will be seen in handsets, but the company says that testing is currently underway with a number of customers, so hopefully it won’t be too long before extra protection comes to our screens.
Have you destroyed a phone by smashing its screen? Would you ditch your current phone in favour of one with Corning Gorilla Glass 4?
HTC One [E8] review by the androidpcfree : a lighter, cheaper One [M8]
When I hear criticisms of the HTC One (M8),
they are usually one of the following four gripes: too heavy, bad
camera, don't like metal, too expensive. But what if you could have a
lighter, cheaper, plastic M8 with a ''normal'' camera? Well, that's
exactly what HTC built. Check out our HTC One (E8) review to see if it's a better One (M8).
Rating
Good👍
- ✓Cheaper than the One (M8)
- ✓Super fast
- ✓Good build quality
- ✓BoomSound speakers are great
- ✓Lighter than the One (M8)
Bad👎
- ✕Camera is about equal to M8, but sucks in low light
- ✕Shiny polycarbonate feels a little cheap
Design & Build Quality
The HTC One (E8) is a pretty nice looking phone, although it is hard to compete with the One (M8) in the style department. The phone is very solidly built, despite the unfortunately shiny surface sheen on the polycarbonate plastic. The One (E8) has the same footprint as the One (M8), although is a little thicker. Other than the plastic build material and different camera setup on the back, it's a very One-looking phone. The biggest difference is in feel: between the cool metallic M8 and the warmer feel of the plastic E8.
Display
The One (E8) features the same 5.0-inch Full HD Super LCD3 display with 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution and 441 pixel per-inch density as the flagship too. It's just as bright as the one found on the One (M8) but ours had a distinctly warmer tint to it than the cool whites on the One (M8) and seemed a little more dull in terms of colors. The difference was so minimal though it could simply be down to minor variations within what is otherwise the exact same panel, as we saw on the multiple LG G3's we've had.
Software
No surprises here, the One (E8) rocks Android 4.4.2 and Sense 6, with an update to Sense 7 and Android 5.0 coming in the near future (by the end of January or early February). The Sense UI is super fast on the One (E8) and all your favorite features are back: BlinkFeed, Zoe Mode and well, that's about it.
Performance
The HTC One (E8) specs include the Snapdragon 801 MSM8975AC chip clocked at 2.5 GHz (while the slightly earlier M8 is running the marginally older MSM8974AB chip which is clocked at 2.3 GHz in the US and 2.5 in China and Asia). While you won't notice any major differences when just cruising around, using apps or the web, you will notice a significant improvement when launching the camera.
Camera
This is where the One (E8) sets itself apart from its metallic brother: the HTC One (E8) camera replaces the much-maligned Duo Camera with 4 UltraPixel resolution for a 13 MP regular megapixel camera. Compared to the One (M8) this is the where the One (E8) places its bets. Sure, you'll miss out on post-focus action, but who really cares when you can install the Google Camera anyway. So how does it stack up? Pretty good, but not so good it'll knock your socks off. Take a look at the test photos:
Battery
The One (E8) battery is the same 2,600 mAh non-removable power pack found in the One (M8) and it delivers equally impressive results. You'll get through a day of proper usage with no problems and the regular power saving mode, along with Extreme Power Saving Mode, can be enabled for that extra power punch when you need it. You've also got fast battery charging via Quick Charge which will get you around 50% in half an hour.
Release Date and Price
The HTC One (E8) release date was in June 2014, going on sale in Asian markets first and coming to the US and the UK a little while later. The HTC One (E8) price varies depending on carrier contracts (30 USD up-front on a two-year sign-in), but is available outright on Amazon for 499 USD for a carrier branded model or 435 USD for an international unlocked version. Compared to the One (M8)'s hefty 599/555 USD for a carrier (contract-free) or international unlocked version.
Technical Specifications
Final Verdict
So let's take a look at everything:
the One (E8) is lighter, it's less expensive than the One (M8), it has
better shock absorbency from the material choice (even if it doesn't
look quite as nice as the flagship, in my opinion), and it even has a
slightly upgraded CPU. But what about the biggest drawcard of all: the
camera? Sadly, that's not quite up to snuff.
To have a cheaper, lighter equivalent to the M8 with a plastic build is a good thing, don't get me wrong, but it's a shame that the uninspiring UltraPixel camera was replaced with an equally uninspiring regular camera (the same one found on the HTC One mini 2). All things considered, it's by no means a bad phone - in fact it's a great phone. But just like the One (M8) I find the camera being the biggest let down. Still, it's 100 USD cheaper than the One (M8). In any case, this commitment to diversification on HTC's part can only be a good thing, and I look forward to the One (E9) just as much as the HTC One (M9).
So,That's it for now.Thank you.
To have a cheaper, lighter equivalent to the M8 with a plastic build is a good thing, don't get me wrong, but it's a shame that the uninspiring UltraPixel camera was replaced with an equally uninspiring regular camera (the same one found on the HTC One mini 2). All things considered, it's by no means a bad phone - in fact it's a great phone. But just like the One (M8) I find the camera being the biggest let down. Still, it's 100 USD cheaper than the One (M8). In any case, this commitment to diversification on HTC's part can only be a good thing, and I look forward to the One (E9) just as much as the HTC One (M9).
So,That's it for now.Thank you.
Upcoming LG smartphones with even better cameras
LG G3
LG has not yet said its last word on mobile photography.
The South Korean manufacturer has always attached great importance to the photographic solutions for their smartphones. Enough to mention here that the LG G3 is equipped with a 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization and a unique laser autofocus, which allows instant focus. What can we expect from the upcoming handsets?
The fair Korea Electronics Show, the giant unveiled an original camera with a sensor resolution of 20.7 megapixels and Optical Image Stabilizer . For now, only saw the light of day the module itself, but it is not difficult to guess that next year will see him among on board LG G4 .
The matrix of such high resolution will allow you to record up to 7 million pixels more than is the case with the current flagship smartphone, so we can expect that taken with the new camera, images will be characterized by above-average detail. I do not know about you, but I already can not wait for its market debut.
Who provides the smallest HD projector with excellent picture quality? Of course LG
High resolution, high contrast, lifetime up to 30 thousand. hours and the large size of the image - the possibility of weighing only 430 g portable projector from LG.
Coming soon to stores around the world will LG HD MiniBeam , which is a small, but extremely efficient projector with a length of 113 mm, a width of 85 mm and a height of 64 mm. The device is capable of displaying a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels and a maximum size of 100 inches from a distance of 3.75 m. The contrast ratio is 100 000: 1 for HD.
Shelf life of the projection image corresponding to the RGB LEDs LED is equal to 10 years' , and that's assuming that the projector will work for eight hours per day. Users will be free to use the AC adapter or battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh , which can operate continuously for two and a half hours on a single charge.
Operating the projector is affordable thanks to the copyright system, Auto Vertical Keystone LG , which eliminates the need for self-adjusting lens. MiniBeam can connect to your smartphone , laptop, tablet or other devices using the USB input. All this makes the new LG projector can be used both for entertainment and for official business presentations.
Even in October, the device will hit the markets in America, Asia and the Middle East, and in November will appear in selected European countries.
Here is the LG G2 Lite and L Prime, LG or new mid-priced
LG G2 Lite and LG L Prime
Offer LG has just been extended with two new models. What they have to offer?
LG G2 Lite
LG G2 Lite is a weaker variant of last year's flagship, the design also draws extensively on the LG G3. On board you will find 4.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 , across which the density of pixels is 207 dpi . His heart is supported by 1 GB of RAM Qualcomm processor with four cores clocked at 1.2 GHz .
LG G2 Lite
Technical specification complement 4GB of internal memory expandable camera 8 megapixels , front webcam VGA , FM radio and battery with a capacity of 1820 mAh , which should ensure a long operation time on a single charge. The whole is running Android 4.4 KitKat, which has been enriched with a handful of flagship LG functions such as Knock Code or Quick Selfie .
For now, the phone is only available in Brazil , where it was priced at the equivalent of 830 zł .
LG L Prime
L Prime is a proposal for lovers of larger displays, because of its IPS panel with a resolution of 800 x 480 has a 5-inch diagonal .
LG L Prime
The rest of the specifications presented in the same way and includes c zterordzeniowy processor with 1.3 GHz , 1 GB RAM , 8 GB of internal memory , card slot microSD , camera8 megapixels , FM radio and a battery 2460 mAh . An interesting addition is the built-in TV tuner , which in the Brazilian market is the solution to enjoying considerable popularity.
