Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Review
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Review
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is out and already tech lovers are loving it. A supreme high quality luxury flagship when unravels itself make anybody's jaw drop. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge carries all the essentials that someone looks for in high quality deluxe smart phone.
Excellent features overall including good design, brilliant display, cool camera and lot more. After Note 7 has gone this is time of Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge to rule. Carrying similar curved edges you will find in any Samsung device and containing high power resources makes it even more special.
If not more, some of the changes have made to make it look a new model in terms of design but if you keep looking at it for quite some time there is no way you would say that it resembles exactly with the previous one. But nonetheless it is an extremely luxurious flagship that you will crave to have just to flaunt around your friends to make them look insecure.
Screen is particularly larger and it does feel a bit big in hand and people who appreciate bigger screen, then for sure Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is their best bet.
With an option of expanding memory by microSD slot and alongside being a water resistant phone, makes it really special in grandiose. One thing for sure comes in your mind while looking at it is that its a premium phone for people who love class.
Flagship is available on both contract basis and on full price at once depending upon the scenario you fit in.
Design And Display
Among many other things that are meant to be appreciable in a costly flagship, design and looks are those to which people pay more attention. Smartphone with a better design and awesome look certainly allure people in its charm.
Samsung has kept those curved edges that you will find in any of its device, alongside Phablet size of it making things more solid than ever in S7 Edge. Comparing it with different designs of other flagships then its hard to evaluate them among each other, as every flagship has its own demeanor.
Samsung has kept those curved edges that you will find in any of its device, alongside Phablet size of it making things more solid than ever in S7 Edge. Comparing it with different designs of other flagships then its hard to evaluate them among each other, as every flagship has its own demeanor.
That curved shaped on its rear makes it more convenient to hold in your hand without any fear of slipping out of it, and that is kinda general trend now and you will see some other flagships replicating that in there model as well.
It might give a feeling of plastic as the covering around it is not that of pure metal so in that regard it does not feel as premium as some of the other rival devices in the market.
Maybe as it has the option of wireless charging that is why pure metal is not used, nonetheless it is still a high quality phone to have and some of the downsides of it will not hurt you as much if you plan to buy it in near future.
Camera bulge on its rear is not that irritating when you move your hand on its backside giving it a nice and smooth feel. With its beautiful rim, it has been made to be water resistant, so that is another sigh of relief for those careless people who just can't stop flirting with water with their phone in hand.
There is no dual speaker but with a quality that is applied even a single speaker will give you enough sound without any disturbance and you can watch your favorite movies or play your games with a piece of mind.
Although the changes in design are not extravagant but still they are enough to give S7 Edge a new look and texture so that people don't get bored of it any time soon.
Display of this flagship is quite something to look at, as it is the hallmark of company to equipped its phones with an excellent display and screen resolution. With its 5.5 inch screen and HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 makes it handy to do several tasks that require better picture display.
Carrying a phone with QHD display makes watching movies and looking pictures even better and it is such an amazing feel when you are looking at pictures which are not that good but due to the brilliant QHD resolution it makes them look good as well.
Same old and superb Amoled technology has been used on it, which Samsung is relying on for quite some years now which play key role in giving any Samsung flagship a premium feel.
I always get fascinated with the color contrast that Samsung use on its flagships that makes every color look separate and beautiful to look at and it does not even bothers you because technology they use is so damn good.
Plus it also has that added advantage that you can have your side display which you can configure by going into settings, that comes handy when you you want to see some notifications in hurry.
Always On Display
One of the cool feature among many others is that it has an "Always On Display" which is such a good thing because it just frees you from the hassle of turning on your phone to see notifications every time.
People who are very chatty and use lot of social media or even if you are some kind of a professional and get Emails every minute of the hour then this feature is very useful for such individuals.
You can have your calendar, clock, whatever you want, its there for you and you don't need to go into apps to look for details. No you may be thinking since it has always on display mode then it might be a big toll on battery power.
But it is very minor and Samsung claims that it does not consume that much battery and the percentage of battery consumption is very minuet. One thing you should bear in mind that you can't turn this feature off, which means at night it might bothers you if you like to sleep in a dark room with all lights off.
Another thing you should keep in mind that apart from certain notifications it can't show all of them, which in comparison to other devices is bit of downside as some of the other flagships who have this always on display feature in them can show all notifications.
S7 Edge carries a brilliant smart charger that enables you to charge your device within minutes and that is another good aspect of it. You can not expect the same result using some other charger, so in order to get the most out of it you have to rely on that genuine charger that comes with it.
And if you are in more hurry then may I suggest to switch off your device and then charge, in that way it will charge your device even faster because your phone is practically lying dead. On the other hand you can also depend on your wireless charging option and that is even more reliable when you don't want to create a fuss of cables around your desk.
S7 Edge carries a brilliant smart charger that enables you to charge your device within minutes and that is another good aspect of it. You can not expect the same result using some other charger, so in order to get the most out of it you have to rely on that genuine charger that comes with it.
And if you are in more hurry then may I suggest to switch off your device and then charge, in that way it will charge your device even faster because your phone is practically lying dead. On the other hand you can also depend on your wireless charging option and that is even more reliable when you don't want to create a fuss of cables around your desk.
Specs And Performance
Another cool feature of it is that it has game launcher in it, that stores all of your games and it is just like a folder, when you turn that feature on then you can play your games without any disturbance of any notifications and alerts. Basically what it does is that it locks back and home keys and that way it makes playing games even more fun.
You can take screen shots of your game, you can record it and pretty much can do any thing with its advance settings and I am quite sure you will love its premium quality and never regret spending so much money on it.
Another cool thing is the fingerprint scanner in it, which adds on to its overall capabilities. You may find doing it first time that it might not pick your finger prints but after a while it will get in groove.
Apart from its built-in memory, you can expand it memory of your device with microSD, as this time around this feature is enabled in S7 Edge. MicroSD slot comes handy when you have a nag of downloading so many games and movies and you keep your phone all stuffed up.
You might not like adding too many heavy games and movies as any phone that has a bulk in it can reduce its speed and overall performance.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has two variants when it comes to processor, one is Snapdragon 820 quad-core and other one is Exynos 8890 octa-core along with 4 GB RAM. Both CPU are very powerful and when they gets coupled with 4 GB RAM, they produce humongous speed and enhances S7 Edge performance
Many people find TouchWiz not so attractive and charming given the difference from rival flagships, but it still is a cool thing anyway. People likes and dislikes changes overtime, but I don't see any wrong with this wizard. Icons are more flatter and easy to use but if you are looking for more tweaks and tricks then you may not wanna buy it.
Apart from that many people still like this skin and they like keeping things a bit simple. Edge display is also a wow factor in its supremacy. You can access your favorite apps just flicking the side of the screen.
With the double width widget it has become very easy to consolidate more apps at your disposal. Ease of access when it comes to using apps and viewing your favorites is now upgraded and better from its predecessor.
Camera And Battery
Now if we pan our attention towards its battery, then it got an advance and upgraded battery and it is much bigger also, enabling you to get the most out of your device.
S7 Edge battery has enough in it to take you through the whole day and if you in case use it slightly in a moderate fashion then it can extend your luxury to another day.
3600mAH battery has it all to satisfy your hunger and it is also accompanied with power saving mode and ultra power saving mode, you can't ask for more. Some people who use their device pretty intensively and watch too many movies and playing games all the time don't expect from it that it will not drip in charging.
Keeping your usage to a moderate level is a best way to go about it and nobody is saying that you don't flaunt it around for your liking but keep that euphoria to an average level. Plus if you configure it in a way that it only gives you those updates that you want and turning off every extra feature that has no use to you will save some battery power for you.
As most people when buy such a luxury device, some time they are bit unaware of those tricks by which you can make your device run an extra mile or so. Insanely playing heavy games does tend to make a bit hot as it is running on every gear of its non-stop.
I always say that comparison of such supreme devices with their rivals is a bit unfair, as every device has different luxuries to offer, some you may find in on device and it will be lacking in another and vice versa.
In case if you forgot your charger at home, then you don't have to worry about because power saving mode enables you to minimize the functioning of your device and thus you can extend your time through it before reaching home.
If you had drained it to a level where you want to keep it alive and somehow stuck in any emergency then you can turn its ultra power saving mode and save more energy. In general S7 Edge offers a decent battery power and competing tow to tow with its rivals in the market currently.
Quality of camera is also excellent without any doubt, considering the price tag company has put on it, it got to have excellent quality service to provide, and camera is also meant to be marvelous.
12 MP camera on its rear with better pixel quality can assure you a mind boggling experience when you will take pictures from it. A good auto focusing ability alongside better performance during dim light and handful of advance options make it capable of producing good quality pictures and converting even a low quality picture into a high quality one, makes it worthwhile to have in your pocket.
Double tapping the home button can trigger it fast and you will be able to capture your favorite moments with it and make them memorable for you. Camera interface is also good and clean with some basic settings upfront and advance options, if you want to play around with different modes and effects.
Productivity enhances even more when you are taking pictures in dim light and that makes this flagship even more attractive. Comparing it with other flagships then it is not far behind in quality from some of the big names in industry.
Its front facing camera is equally of a good quality and give some amazing selfies, if you love to take them through the course of your day. With the best technology that Samsung has applied on its front facing camera makes it even smoother and cleaner for taking selfies. Also it has that beauty mode which refine your snaps by adjusting the light and color contrast so that you don't regret that your selfies are coming bad.
Movies, Games And Music
With all its supreme features from its display to its CPU to its RAM to its battery power to its display to its smooth skin alongside quality speakers makes it such a joy to watch movies on it and playing heavy games without any disturbance.
You can download your favorite songs or if you don't want to stuff your phone then streaming option is also best, where you can stream both MP3s and online radio or watch movies at higher resolution.
Already the sound quality is pretty good but if you want to experiment with the audio sound then you can do some tricks going into audio settings changing it to your liking. Samsung adapt sound feature is another added advantage in it where it adjusts the sound coming in your headphones so that it doesn't hurt your hearing.
Although one downside is that there is no Samsung player and you have to rely on Google Music app where you can store your files and manage them. Better contrast ratio and bigger display on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge makes watching movies even more fun and an immediate satisfaction comes when you get that supreme experience.
Technology that has been used on its screen is such that even if you are watching any movie that is originally of a low quality, because of its better output comes out like it has nothing wrong with it.
Playing games on S7 Edge is such a relief, as it has game launcher it, where you can store your games and play them uninterruptedly. It doesn't matter how heavy that game is, because of its supreme CPU and RAM, you will get a smooth experience.
Games controls are very easy to manage on S7 Edge and presence of curved rear fits it makes it fit in your hand and give you even more control on your game. You might need to disable the icon before you plan to run any game on it and this takes away that option of hitting it and ruining your game.
Quality of a better experience also depends on the quality of game as well, you may find some running smooth and some giving you pain in head overall. Anyway considering every possibility S7 Edge has to offer, it still is a best choice for game nerds.
Final Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a great flagship with both some pros attach to it as well as cons, and depending upon individual choice, then it is the best phone to have in your custody.
Problem is that there are number of options in the market each better from other in a certain way and some people it becomes a hard decision which to choose from as every flagship is of high quality.
Of course it is very expensive and you just can't expect to get that many high quality features at low price, as there is no compromise in terms of its overall attire similarly there is no compromise when it comes to its pricing.
Prominent factors include miroSD, water resistant ability and high quality camera with overall enhanced battery performance and speed of your device. It carries all the ingredients that one could hope for in such a deluxe flagship.
Some of the downsides are there for sure including one, that when you do intense activity on it, it does get hot and if you stuff it with too many games and movies then it generally tend to get a bit slow and that is quite understandable.
There is for sure more room fro improvements when it comes to battery power and some of its productivity features, like always on display is both a bliss as well as gets frustrating sometimes.
One thing is very certain that Samsung is taking leaps towards improvements every time it unravels its new device so one can hope that it will continue to evolve during the course of time and serve best to its customers in terms of reliability and better user experience.
There is no reason you hold yourself from not buying it so take a shot at it.
There is for sure more room fro improvements when it comes to battery power and some of its productivity features, like always on display is both a bliss as well as gets frustrating sometimes.
One thing is very certain that Samsung is taking leaps towards improvements every time it unravels its new device so one can hope that it will continue to evolve during the course of time and serve best to its customers in terms of reliability and better user experience.
There is no reason you hold yourself from not buying it so take a shot at it.
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