S Pen

Stylus S Pen is undoubtedly one of the man feature of Samsung Galaxy Note 7. With this accessory you can enjoy new functions, such as:

• You can translate words and texts with S Pen, a convenient and fast way.
• You can pass the stylus for some area to make it larger. In this way you will see the specific content more easily.
• Finally, smartphone have an option called “look” with which you can quickly switch between applications in a somewhat different way which offers multitasking.

Apart from this you will have the classic functionality as to write, draw, etc.

Screen

As you can see, Galaxy Note 7 has a slightly larger display than Galaxy S7 Edge: 5.7-inches against 5.5-inches. Of course, this is not a huge difference, but for some people it can be a decisive factor.

New features

Another difference Galaxy Note 7 from Galaxy S7 Edge is USB Type-C. The new flagship smartphone uses a port of new standard, through which you can transfer files from smartphone to computer or to charge device faster.

The most interesting thing we have left last. We are talking about Iris Scanner. It seems to work quite well, but we have to try it in person. At the same time, fingerprint reader not gone anywhere.

Given the fact that Galaxy Note 7 is newer, we are sure that it will have a long-term support than Galaxy S7 Edge. Recall that very soon it will be releaser new version of Android 7.0 Nougat, and there is no doubt that Galaxy Note 7 will receive the update.

Conclusions

In our opinion, if you use S Pen and extra functions Galaxy Note 7, that’s a good idea to move from Galaxy S7 Edge to new smartphone. However, if these features are not attracted to you, then do not rush to buy Galaxy Note 7.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Design

Rumors indicate that design Galaxy S7 does not receive significant changes compared to the previous generation. Samsung showed new design with smartphone Galaxy S6, and it seems that new flagship will retain key features, including metal and glass materials. The main change in appearance may be the screen size. If the rumors are true, then Galaxy S7 will have 5.2-inch screen.

LG G5, meanwhile, may have significant cosmetic changes compared to its predecessor. Preliminary images show that volume buttons moved to the side panel, while on the back is main camera and fingerprint reader.

In addition, LG continues to focus on removable battery, and this time company plans to use innovative design.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Display

According to preliminary data, both smartphones will have display with resolution of QHD, similar to the previous generation. It seems, Samsung has opted for technology AMOLED, and LG continues to use LCD displays.

In terms of size, we found that Galaxy S7 will come with 5.2-inch screen. As for LG G5, rumors point to 5.3-inch panel, which is quite surprising considering that the previous generation had 5.5-inche screen.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Software

Samsung will introduce new version TouchWiz UI with new smartphone Galaxy S7. The personal interface will be based on the latest version of operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow. LG G5 will also work on the latest version of Google’s mobile system with user interface of LG.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Performance

Each year Samsung is trying to win the race for productivity and take first place in the ranking AnTuTu. This year, the Korean manufacturer has made a bid on its own processor Exynos 8890, and Snapdragon 820 for some versions of smartphone Galaxy S7.

According to earlier reports, LG G5 will also work on Snapdragon 820. As you remember, LG G4 comes with pretty decent performance, however, smartphone has not reached the level of other top smartphones in 2015.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Camera

Cameras of smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6 and LG G4 were among the best in 2015.

According to rumors, Galaxy S7 will offer 12-megapixel main camera with an aperture f/1.7. Among the key features of camera is listed dual autofocus system similar to Canon.

As for LG G5, the exact details are not known, so the image resolution may vary between 16 and 21-megapixels.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5: Summing

Just a few weeks we will know the actual characteristics and features of new smartphones. Currently too early to sum up the final results and choose the best smartphone among the two candidates. Of course, the cost of each smartphone will play an important role for the final consumers.

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As expected and as was speculated earlier, Samsung Galaxy S7 will keep the same line design as the last generation smartphone, but there are many new features in terms of specifications and features.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge specifications

If the rumors are right, Samsung Galaxy S7 will be a smartphone with 5.1-inch screen, while Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge will go to 5.5 inches, and obviously will use edges, one idea that has evolved since its birth in 2014 with Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.

Technology will be Super AMOLED panel and resolution Quad HD 2560 x 1440 pixels. It also seems that smartphones will have always-on system, which would consume only 1% battery an hour, and would serve for information on screen without having to activate it.

Galaxy S7: MicroSD, water resistance, 12 megapixels and more autonomy

Moreover, one of the innovations that are sure glad to many users is slot for microSD cards. Thus, Asian giant demonstrates that it knows how to listen to its users. There will be both 32GB and 64GB. Given that 128GB models are not sold very well in 2015, perhaps company removes them from the market.

As for cameras, almost certainly we see a drop in number of megapixels. New Samsung Galaxy S7 will be equipped with 12 megapixel sensors and an improved f/1.7 aperture. Therefore, we should not expect loss of photo quality.

Another important news would be the resistance to water and dust, as Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge seems to enjoy IP67 certificate, and larger batteries. Specifically, Galaxy S7 would have 3000 mAh battery, and Galaxy S7 Edge – 3600 mAh.

Exynos Octa 8890 will be the chipset of both smartphones, but also there will be versions with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. RAM is 4GB LPDDR4.

We have few remarks on the first image:

• The fingerprint scanner on the main home button has a slightly different shape than the previous generation Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
• Smartphones look purely black. As you remember, last year’s models have been released in the small shade of blue.
• Time on the locked screen is set to 12:45 on 21 February. This may mean that Samsung introduced Galaxy S7 just before MWC, which will be held from February 22 to February 25. Thus, the exact date of the presentation of Galaxy S7 – on 21 February.
• Galaxy S7 Edge (right) is clearly more than Galaxy S7, which in earlier rumors will have 5.5-inch screen. Thus, we can assume that the standard model of Galaxy S7 will be equipped with 5.1-inch display, similar to last year’s smartphone.

We also say a few words about the second image:

• The background image on the screens of smartphones looks in form of “7”.
• Galaxy S7 (right) is available in black version, but this time it looks like in silver-gray color. It seems that the frame is silver instead of black, which can be bad news if the body itself is made of deep black color.
• On the lower panel we do not see USB Type-C port, which contradicts an earlier report. However, SamMobile argued that manufacturer can replace the ports or the source was wrong.

As you understand, there is nothing officially confirmed, howevera lot of information come from trusted sources.

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LG G5

Over the last couple years, LG has released some good smartphones. LG G flagship certainly is a high-class, but it has several drawbacks that may be corrected in the next generation smartphone.

As you know, LG does not consider the possibility of using glass or metal design, and many users see this as a drawback. Really, LG G4 has not the high-quality design to be considered premium class.

Estimated release date: Q2 of 2016

Sony Xperia Z6

Sony prepares the release of the sixth generation of smartphone Xperia Z.

The main feature of the device of series Xperia Z is Sony OmniBalance: water and dust resistant, aluminum and glass design. In fact, smartphones of series Xperia have changed little, but we expect that the six models will get significant improvements.

Despite the fact that the Xperia Z5 is equipped with a slot for MicroSD cards, fingerprint scanner, and a water-resistant housing, we believe that it does not deserve the high price that the manufacturer asks for it. A series of Xperia Z becomes smaller and smaller, so Sony need to work quickly to create the most attractive Xperia Z6.

Estimated release date: Q1 2016

LG G Flex 3

LG G Flex Series is known for its curved screen, meanwhile, the G Flex 2 still has some additional features. LG G Flex 2 is the first smartphone that was equipped with a processor Snapdragon Qualcomm 810.

The new device series G Flex should appear at the beginning of 2016, and, according to rumors, the smartphone will have a processor Snapdragon 820. In addition, LG G Flex 3 will have 6-inch QHD-display, 4 GB of RAM and a 20.7-megapixel camera.

If these rumors are true, then the smartphone will be one of the best mobile phones LG.

Estimated release date: February 2016

Project Ara

Project Ara is not a flagship, however, you can build your own powerful device. All the main components of a smartphone, such as display, camera, battery is interchangeable, so the user can easily and quickly replace components by more modern equipment.

We have heard about some of the capabilities of Project Ara, including the unique components such as the camera module X-Ray, as well as the unique design of mobile devices.

Estimated release date: Q1 2016

HTC One M10

Over the last couple of years, HTC has lost its former glory. HTC One A9 copied with the iPhone, and the company has been rated as unsuitable by investors. Thus, many people have a question – will be HTC One M10?

Little is known about the HTC One M10, but we hope that HTC will fix basic problems of predecessors.

HTC tried to correct its situation in the phone market with the help of One M9, however, and smartphone has become a failure. The next HTC smartphone requires radical changes.

Approximate release date: April 2016

Nextbit Robin

Nextbit Robin could shake up the market of Android smartphones. The company is made up of former employees of Google, HTC, Amazon and Apple, which decided to take a new look at mobile devices.

Nextbit Robin has an interesting design, round buttons and the color of the eggshell. The main feature of the smartphone is the cloud features. Nextbit Robin constantly backup data to save space on the device.

Many of us are faced with the problem of file transfer, but Nextbit Robin It makes this process automatically.

Nextbit Robin is already taking pre-orders on its page Kickstarter.

Estimated release date: Q1 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge got some important changes. For example, non-removable battery and was removed slot for MicroSD cards, for which many people have actually stopped loving South Korean manufacturer.

However, Samsung is still releasing two fantastically fast phone with a high-quality display and great camera. We think that Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge will have only updates of its predecessors, with the same glass and metal designs.

In addition, there are rumors that Samsung is planning to use its own technology 3D-Touch.

Approximate release date: April 2016

Asus Zenfone 3

Asus Zenfone 2 become popular for two reasons: 4 GB of RAM and low price $ 299.

Although the design is a bit boring, and the display could be used better, though 64-bit processor and fast charging function of the smartphone made Zenfone 2 one of the best representatives of the middle class.

Zenfone 2 was introduced at CES 2015, so we expect that the third generation of the smartphone will be released in January 2016.

If the Asus will improve the display, while the price remains the same, Zenfone 3 can be an excellent phone.

Estimated release date: Q1 2016

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