Comparison is inevitable, just as "comparisons are hateful." But it is worth making a little summary about what they have inside the Samsung Galaxy Edge S7 and the iPhone 7 Plus that makes them different from other devices and different from each other. We put face to face what for us are the two flagship devices on the market, like it or not, the Galaxy S Edge range and the Plus range of the Korean and North American brands respectively are at the forefront in terms of mobile devices. Let's take a look at these two real machines in more detail.
We are not going to try to make a judgment here of which of the devices is better, we remember that we are on an Apple-themed blog, but we always try to be as objective as possible. Here we must bear in mind that these are different operating systems and therefore, many times, these devices are focused on quite different user niches. Thus, we are going to first expose the strengths of each of the devices, and later point out the strengths of each one. We present you the two best bets in the current mobile market. HWe have decided to face the Galaxy S7 Edge and not the Galaxy Note 7 because we do not want the server to exploit us and leave the readers in the middle. Jokes aside, let's get started.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the best of Samsung
Let's go purely numerical, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has dimensions of 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm, weighing only 157 grams. The Super AMOLED screen, 5,5 inches, has a 2K resolution 1440 × 2560 pixels, for a total of 534 pixels per inch. It also has Always On technology, which allows the system to turn on only certain pixels or LEDs with the intention of displaying content in the image permanently, without assuming an exorbitant battery consumption.
Pure power, provided by Samsung's own processor called Exynos 8990, with an architecture of 64 bits and 14 nanometers. The GPU is the Mali-T880 which is also giving excellent results. As for the RAM, which accompanies these characteristics, we find 4GB LPDDR4 is not the highest of Android, but it is the most efficient, it has been shown that it moves the system and all the applications on the market with ease, without getting messy, basically.
The storage of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is 32GB for its base model, however, it has a microSD slot that will allow expand storage up to 200GB. We move on to the drums, 3.600 mAh non-removable, which guarantee us a whole day of autonomy. It has the important technologies of wireless charging and fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a chip LTE Cat 9, NFC chip, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi ac, Ant + and GPS.
Let's talk about cameras, 12 MP with a focal aperture of f / 1.7 with optical stabilization, 4K video recording and a 5MP front camera with a focal aperture also of f / 1.7. One of the best, or so far the best mobile camera on the market, with incredible efficiency in low light conditions, also counting with slow motion. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is certified for dust and water resistance. In terms of unlocking, this great device has a well-adapted fingerprint reader that offers optimal speed.
iPhone 7 Plus, the latest from Cupertino
Size and weight, the size is 15,82 × 7,79 × 0,73cm, contained in a weight of 188 grams. The 5,5-inch screen features an LCD panel and the classic Retina HD resolution. This means that the resolution is 1.920 × 180 which gives a total of 401 pixels per inch. How could it be otherwise, it is a panel with IPS technology. However, we start with the novelties, a maximum brightness of 625 cd / m2, up to 25% more than in previous editions. As a differentiating fact, the iPhone 7 Plus has technology Touch 3D that detects the pressure we exert on the screen and gives us an impulse thanks to its haptic sensor.
Pure power, the processor A10 Fusion from Apple, manufactured by TSMC, which this time has a single SoC, in turn integrates the M10 motion coprocessor, instead of placing it elsewhere on the logic board. As for the RAM, Apple remained silent, however, thanks to the first leaks we know that the iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB totals that will push iOS 10 to infinity.
We turn to the camera, a benchmark in the iPhone 7 Plus. Double objective (or dual camera) of 12MP, a wide angle and a telephoto lens. The wide angle has an aperture of f / 1,8, while the telephoto lens has f / 2,8. Thanks to these integrations you have a 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom. Optical image stabilization is already a hallmark in this range, but another relevant aspect is the True Tone flash with four LED bulbs. It also has a hybrid infrared filter and the possibility of taking Live Photos. Video recording will allow up to 4K resolution, with slow motion recording and other variants.
The front camera has taken a big leap, 7MP with FullHD video recording, the possibility of using the screen's Retina Flash and a focal aperture of f / 2,2.
Regarding connectivity, WiFi acMIMO, GLONASS, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth 4.2. In addition, it is the mobile device with the LTE Cat 9 chip that has the most compatible bands on the market. Lastly, the battery, 2.900 mAh that will give the iPhone 7 Plus a full day of use.
Strengths and weaknesses of both devices
We are going to specify the details of each device, giving at the end a decision regarding the result of the device's performance in each section, do not miss it.
- Processing power and RAMSamsung has done a fantastic job with Exynos, however the Geekbenches give the iPhone 7 Plus superior raw power. However, we must emphasize that each device has a totally different operating system, so we end up deciding that each one is a leader in its segment, in this case, we are going to refrain from deciding.
- Fingerprint reader: In this case, the second generation TouchID has been praised by all the dedicated press, an unlocking speed in some cases excessively fast and Apple's extensive experience in this sector gives a victory in this section to the device from Cupertino.
- Display: Super AMOLED against LCD, in this case, and in keeping with modernity and purely numerical reasons, we have to opt for the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, a much brighter and more efficient screen than that available in the iPhone 7 Plus, regardless of that the resolution is noticeably higher and takes about 150 pixels per inch. The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is undoubtedly the best on the market.
- NFC compatibility: Another point for the Korean device, wide and supreme compatibility with all contactless payment platforms on the market, except Apple Pay of course.
- Camera: Still in the absence of seeing more photographs, we have no choice but to opt for the iPhone 7 Plus camera, the double sensor, the possibility of optical zoom and a quite relevant improvement in low light conditions forces us to give the point to the Cupertino guys.
- Battery: Both devices have batteries that are more than enough up to date, if we were talking about the iPhone 7 another rooster would sing, in this case we give a fair tie.
- Dimensions and weight: The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the same panel in a lighter and more compact device, the design of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the clear winner.
How would an iPhone running with iOS with such powerful hardware as Samsung, if the iPhone brings it is faster despite having much less hardware.
It would be interesting to have a galaxy s7 edge running with IOS, what a cannonball 🙂
As you can say "the design of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the clear winner", that will be your taste, which is far from mine
Because it clearly specifies that it compares dimensions and weight. You have to read before you write.
I have both for my work .. although a short time with the iPhone 7 .. and comparing the previous ones from the s5 .. and being a previous fan of the iPhone and all the products .. it has nothing to do with the S7 and its previous Models
I mean, do you prefer the S7 edge? I am really an iPhone fan, I have had it since 4,5,6 but honestly I have not found much progress and the prices are exaggerated. That is why I am thinking of changing this time the iPhone 7 for the S7 edge, what do you have 2 and what do you recommend?
Without a doubt the iphone 7 plus is very new but also quite expensive and for my taste very very large
The S7 better compare it with the iPhone 6s, that if we compare it with the iPhone 7 it seems like Samsung is not up to the task (Spoiler: it is not, it never has been, it never will be).
How sad, to take out a mobile this year and that it is less powerful than last year's iPhone X)
I have been an iPhone my whole life and for several months I have been carrying a s7 edge. The reason that made me change is clear: it is incomprehensible to defend the design of the iPhone plus with that weight. This is going to be the third year that Apple is going to keep the design, and it is not about change for the sake of change. It is about improving how clearly the iPhone plus can be improved with those 190 grams. It is incomprehensible to me that Apple continues to show such an expensive price offering such an uncomfortable design. Gentlemen, grab a s7 edge and then grab an iPhone plus and see how you feel ripped off by apple.
Hello, I used Sony, iphone and huawei but it is true their designs do not improve. I switched to the Samsung and it seems much better in every way. Switch to Samsung and you will see the clear difference.
In addition to not having their own operating system, they try to copy the new features of the iPhone ... that if the fingerprint reader, etc, they will soon copy the double objective. If you like design more, on color tastes, but do not sell me motorcycles, always a step by behind and with non-optimized operating system ... and on top they explode (;))
AJJAAJAJJA what a redneck you really are. Nor that you will work on iPhone, I don't care about one or the other. But your comments are seriously pathetic. You are unfortunate haajja ... if you work on iphone say it, but you say that samsung copies the iphone fingerprint reader ... ahahaha
I am an Apple fan but in truth it has been disappointing me, the costs that year after year it takes out are extremely exaggerated and in reality they have not made many new features in recent years, the novelty this year is the iPhone 7 plus but apart from how expensive it is extremely large for a cell phone. I am seriously thinking of switching to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and trying it
I do not know what to do and I have always been from Samsung and I am thinking of buying the latest iPhone model, the plus for changing.
Well, I have used the samsung from the s3 to the s6 edge. Then buy the iphone 6 plus. The s6 edge's screen is much better, and the curves make it look very nice. However when I used the 6 plus I felt quality in the operating system, very dedicated to the phone. Completely smooth applications. Even though the s6 beats the specs, the 6 plus runs applications faster. Right now I no longer have a smartphone. I sold them by waiting for the iphone 7 plus and I no longer know which one to buy between the s7 edge and the 7 plus.
I have the s7 edge and I can say that it is amazing, it feels premium materials, design and fluidity of the system.
It shows a bit that it is an IPhone forum, the guy who wrote this article, perhaps it is difficult for him to recognize that Samsung S7 is by far a better phone, although it is true that there are things that cannot be compared for software reasons, on screen, rear camera, brightness, 4k videos, design, Samsung is better, my mother has the iPhone 7 and I have compared them more than once, I definitely stay with my Samsung, it is up to you to try it, compare it, and you will find yourself It counts without so much comparison, at least this year Samsung is better without a doubt, and next year, we will see, especially for the anniversary of the iPhone.