What processor is samsung galaxy s7 edge. Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone test: an unbeatable phone. USB, Bluetooth, communication capabilities
The release of the Galaxy S6 was a turning point for Samsung. The company has proven to be able to deliver not only great designs, but also really impressive camera, memory and processor specs.
This year, the Korean manufacturer introduced the Galaxy S7, an improved version of its predecessor. It was able to impress us with improved body ergonomics, built-in gaming capabilities, a camera and, of course, a processor. As for the latter, the brand new Galaxy S7 was introduced in two flavors, Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890. The former is available in the US and the latter in the rest of the world. Therefore, if you live in the United States, then you will get a model with a Qualcomm chipset , and if you are, for example, in Russia, then you will receive a model with the Exynos 8890 chipset of our own production Samsung.
Here is a short comparison of both chipset systems to give you a better idea of them:
As you can see, the most important difference between these two solutions is the number of cores. The Snapdragon 820 has four cores, while the Exynos 8890 has eight. Later you will learn that the difference, for the most part, is only visible on paper.
To see the differences between both versions of the Galaxy S7 smartphone, we ran a series of tests that were repeated 3 times for the accuracy of the data obtained. They were in the same conditions, with the same amount of installed apps and processes running in the background. The average result is shown in the table below:
As you can see, both processors are comparable to each other in most cases, although the result of Exynos in the GPU test is noticeably lower.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, on the other hand, loses to its rival in speed tests javascript downloads, that is, surfing the Internet (Sunspider), having received half the points (the lower, the better). The Exynos 8890 is also the leader in the comprehensive Vellamo Browser benchmark (which, by the way, was developed by Qualcomm).
Conclusion
Both options show excellent performance and it will be almost impossible to notice the differences in real-life conditions. Later, we will run tests that will answer another important question: are these processors equally energy efficient?
Despite the deservedly high marks of "critics" and the status of the main Android smartphone in the visible universe, samsung galaxy S6 could not boast of record sales, and not only in Russia, which could be explained by the financial crisis, but also in the rest of the world. No memory card slot? Weak battery? Lack of moisture protection? It seems that the engineers went through the reasons for the lack of success of the S6 in the same way, simply “filling up” in new galaxy missing, without touching its very essence.
Samsung also got rid of the strange abundance of smartphone variations, throwing out the version with a curved display of the same diagonal as the “normal” one. Now there's the Samsung Galaxy S7 with a 5.1-inch display and the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with a 5.5-inch display; edge+ version is not planned. We got a “simple” S7 for the test, which differs from the edge, in addition to the price, only in dimensions, a less capacious battery, the size and design of the display. And, of course, design: many people love edge for its uniqueness and elegance; I, in turn, just like the usual version with the display that is ideal for me in size. However, all this is taste, let's move on to a more substantive conversation.
⇡ Specifications
| Samsung GALAXY S7 | Samsung GALAXY S6 | Sony Xperia Z5 | Google Nexus 6P | LG V10 | |
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| Display | 5.1 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 575.9 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.2 inches, AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 424 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.7 inches, AMOLED, 2560 × 1440 pixels, 515 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | 5.7 inches, 2560 × 1440, IPS, 515 ppi, capacitive multi-touch | |
| Air gap | No | No | No | No | No |
| Protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified) on both sides | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides | no information | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| CPU | Exynos 8890 Octa (4x ARM Cortex-A57, 2.6GHz; 4x ARM Cortex-A53, 1.6GHz) | Samsung Exynos 7420 (four ARM Cortex-A57, 2.1GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (four ARM Cortex-A57 cores, frequency 2 GHz + four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, frequency 1.5 GHz) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| (four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, frequency 1.55 GHz + | (four ARM Cortex-A53 cores, frequency 1.4GHz + | ||||
| two ARM Cortex-A57 cores, frequency 2 GHz) | two ARM Cortex-A57 cores, frequency 1.82 GHz) | ||||
| Graphics controller | Mali-T880 MP12 | Mali-T760 MP8 | Adreno 430 | Adreno 430 | Adreno 418 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash memory | 32/64 GB | 32/64/128 GB | 32 GB | 32/64/128 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory card support | yes, in the S7 Duos version - a combined slot for a memory card and a SIM card | No | There is | No | There is |
| Connectors | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | USB-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm |
| SIM cards | one nanoSIM / two nanoSIMs | one nano SIM | one nano SIM | one nano SIM | two nanoSIMs |
| Cellular 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1700 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | |
| Cellular 3G | HSPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz | HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz | WDCMA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz | HSDPA 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 MHz | HDSPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz |
| Cellular 4G | Support for LTE Cat. 12 (up to 600/50 Mbps): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20 | FDD LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300/50 Mbps): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20 | FDD LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300 Mbps): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40 | LTE Cat. 6 (up to 300 Mbps): bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 19, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE Cat. 4 (up to 150 Mbps), bands 1, 3, 7 |
| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | There is | There is | There is | There is | There is |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Sensors | Light, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer, heart rate | Light, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer | Light, proximity, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), pedometer | ||
| Ambient light, proximity sensor, pressure sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), pedometer | |||||
| Fingerprint's scanner | There is | There is | There is | There is | There is |
| Main camera | 12 MP, ƒ/1.7, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, optical stabilization, 4K video recording | 16 MP, ƒ/1.9, laser autofocus, LED flash, optical stabilization, 4K video recording | 23 MP, ƒ/2.0, autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording | 12.3 MP, ƒ/2.0, laser autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording | 16 MP, ƒ/1.8, laser autofocus, LED flash, optical stabilization, Full HD video recording |
| Front-camera | 5 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP, fixed focus | 8 MP, fixed focus | 5 MP fixed focus 80° FOV + 5 MP fixed focus 120° FOV |
| Nutrition | 11.4 Wh (3000 mAh, 3.8 V) non-removable battery, Quick Charge 2.0 support, support wireless charging | 9.7 Wh non-removable battery (2550 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable battery 11.02 Wh (2900 mAh, 3.8 V) |
13.11 Wh (3450 mAh, 3.8 V) non-removable battery | Removable 11.4 Wh battery (3000 mAh, 3.8 V) |
| Size | 142.4×69.6×7.9mm | 143×70.5×6.8mm | 146×72×7.3mm | 159.3×77.8×7.3mm | 160×80×8.6mm |
| Weight | 152 grams | 138 grams | 154 grams | 178 grams | 192 grams |
| Protection corps | IP68 |
No | IP65, IP68 Up to half an hour at a depth of up to 1.5 m |
No | No |
| operating room system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Samsung's own TouchWiz skin | Android 5.1 Lolliipop, Samsung's own TouchWiz skin | Android 5.1 Lolliipop, Sony Xperia's own skin | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.1 Lolliipop |
| Actual price, rub | from 49 990 | 40,000-54,000 (depending on memory size) | 49 990 | 49 990-56 990 (depending on memory capacity) | 50 990 |
⇡ Appearance and ergonomics
Externally, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is very similar to the Galaxy S6. Similar, but not identical - due to the beveled and slightly rounded edges, it looks a little lighter and weightless than its predecessor, despite the fact that it is thicker and heavier. This is helped by the 2.5D glass on the front panel, slightly beveled at the edges. But the essence itself has not changed - strained glass Gorilla Glass front and back, metal edge, tiny bezels around the screen, mechanical home key with built-in fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy S7 front panel. Above screen: speaker, front camera, light and proximity sensors, and a status indicator. Under the screen: Home button with a fingerprint scanner and touch keys "Back" and call the list of open applications
It's one of the most enjoyable to use. modern smartphones- it only looks slippery, which is a little scary (won't it slip out? won't it fall?), but in fact it's okay, the metal frame around the edges allows you to grab it tenaciously. A little more than a five-inch screen is optimal in terms of the combination of diagonal and ease of operation with one hand, you don’t have to stretch your finger to the corners, as well as intercept the gadget with the second hand. There are complaints about the volume keys located too high - but these are, firstly, completely trifles, and secondly, I have them right under the index and middle fingers, no problem.
Tempered glass theoretically allows you to carry a smartphone in your pocket along with keys and small change - but in practice you should not do this, scratches are still inevitable. One of the most important differences between S7 and S6 is the camera lens that almost does not protrude above the body. This is the merit of the new camera module at the same time. smaller, and a thicker body - new flagship more than a millimeter thicker than the old one (7.9 mm versus 6.8 mm), - in such a case it turned out to pack the camera almost completely. But, by the way, a slightly protruding camera is good, I am an apologist for such a decision: due to the fact that it is easy to grope blindly, you are less likely to run your finger over the lens and the chances of getting it dirty, respectively, are less.
But nothing will save you from “slamming” the back panel - the glass looks good, but it also collects fingerprints well. This is a noticeable drawback of the light colors of the Galaxy S7 ("dazzling platinum", "titanium silver"). The option that I had a chance to get to know closely, the “black diamond”, looks good even without constant wiping with a cloth.
Samsung Galaxy S7, bottom: microUSB port, 3.5mm mini headphone jack and main speaker
The most important samsung feature Galaxy S7 - IP68 waterproof (up to half an hour at a depth of one and a half meters) case, splashes and accidental drowning in a puddle or thunderstorm of all smartphones, a toilet, you can not be afraid. This, along with a larger capacity battery, resulted in a thicker body. In my opinion, more than a reasonable fee.
While software support for a fingerprint scanner is built into Android 6.0 Marshmallow by default, it didn't work great in a test Samsung Galaxy S7, almost never recognizing a fingerprint on the first try. I attribute this to the peculiarity of the pre-production copy - the idea that Samsung “did not finish such a trifle” simply disgusts when talking about the S7. Using the scanner is the easiest. In practice - to unlock the device with one touch, in theory - also for payment, including through the application Samsung Pay(which someday will appear in Russia, we believe).
Samsung Galaxy S7, like its predecessor, flaunts only one mono speaker, located on the bottom. It is not too loud, but in order to “finish off” the call to the next room, it is enough; Also, the call is clearly audible when the smartphone is on the table. The problem is different - it is easily blocked by a finger with a horizontal grip, and it is often simply impossible to hear its soundtrack and voice acting during the game. The only way out is to use headphones - the sound path here is quite good.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 runs under Android control 6.0 Marshmallow with branded TouchWiz shell. Since last year, this is no longer an advantage or disadvantage of Samsung smartphones, but only their feature - the shell has become very close in appearance and logic to pure Android. But at the same time with a lot of add-ons and a large set of pre-installed software.
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The phone is already two years old, so a large number of users managed to feel it and test it in "combat" conditions. Accordingly, there are many reviews, among which there are both positive and negative. Probably, we will start our review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 with reviews.
First about the good. Users note that top-end hardware does not allow loading a smartphone so much that lags or “brakes” appear in it. And even though quite high performance, even after two years of battery life, with average use of the gadget, it lasts even for two days.
As for appearance and ergonomics, this is almost the most common reason positive feedback. Users say that the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand and looks very stylish. Also, many successful solutions of innovative technologies implemented in the phone can be attributed to the advantages - fast charging, Always On Display, high screen resolution, payments directly from your smartphone. In general, there are more positive reviews of the phone than negative ones.
Now a little about the shortcomings. The frame of the case is made of soft metal, on which, in case of an unsuccessful fall, even from a low height, quite significant dents can form. Although the glass is declared as protected, scratches still remain on it. Also, the glass on both sides of the smartphone is very easily soiled, traces remain.
It is interesting that sometimes users also attribute low autonomy to the disadvantages, that is, it is obvious that for people who actively use their smartphone to the fullest, the battery charge is clearly not enough. There are also infrequent failures with the fingerprint scanner. Also, among the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, there is a common problem with AMOLED screens - display lightening over time. Of the less significant details, one can note the insufficient quality of the images. front camera and availability unnecessary applications in stock.
Samsung Galaxy S7 design and construction with model photo
Following the fashion trends in screen sizes, the Galaxy S7 has chosen its ideal diagonal - 5.1 inches. It has been well received by many users. It fits comfortably in either hand and is large enough for comfortable use.
Although both sides of the gadget are covered with glass, it does not slip out of the hands and lies confidently. The case frames are made of aluminum and effectively contrast with the color of the front and rear panels. Three main colors are available in Russia - gold, silver and black.
The design of the smartphone is made non-separable. That is, you can not remove the battery yourself. The case is protected from moisture according to the IP68 standard. This means that it can be drowned to a shallow depth. The board and key contacts of the components are treated with a special compound that repels water, preventing it from accumulating inside. An overheating protection system is installed inside with a heat pipe that runs through almost the entire structure of the smartphone, taking heat from the hottest components and giving it to other areas.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Specifications Overview
The parameters of this smartphone are probably the most interesting in this review. Let's slowly go through all and understand them.
Processor type and memory options
Despite the refusal to work with Snapdragon processors, in some countries a version with the 820 model will still be released. A larger number of flagships will be equipped with the Exynos 8890 processor of its own design. Also, the company did not use other people's cores inside the processor and made its own. Exynos has 8 of them: 4 of them are high-performance and 4 are energy efficient. The first can operate at a frequency of 2.3 GHz, and the second - 1.6 GHz. GPU Mali-T880 MP12 is used. The supported memory type is LPDDR4.
Own memory in the gadget can be installed 32, 64 or 128 GB. The rejection of memory cards in previous models, apparently, was perceived negatively, so the ability to connect flash drives was returned to the S7. Volume random access memory in a smartphone is 4 GB.
Display type and options
The Samsung S7 uses an AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560x1440. An interesting novelty it turned out that the polarizing filter of the display was placed at an angle of 45 °. What is it for? So that the screen can have the same degree of brightness when working with a smartphone in sunglasses, regardless of the orientation - portrait or landscape.
Pleases in the smartphone and the system of semi-automatic adjustment of screen parameters. That is, a person sets up all the parameters for himself each time, and the system eventually begins to recognize under what circumstances the user would like to use certain settings, and automatically activates them.
The Always-On technology was also innovative. It's amazing, but even a locked screen can constantly display some information - time, date, missed calls and SMS. And at the same time - in color. You can set the screen to display a background or splash screen. Contrary to all concerns about battery life, Always-On, according to test results, eats up only 4-5% per day.
Battery
The key to the autonomy of any device is not only the volume of the battery, but also a bunch of other factors - software optimization, the use of energy efficiency of electronic components. IN Galaxy smartphone S7 has a 3000 mAh battery. The duration of work has another important factor - the use of the gadget by a specific user. One may not get out of the games, the other turns on the screen from time to time to send a couple of messages and read the news, and the third one can use the smartphone and just like a dialer. Therefore, the efficiency of autonomy can be different for various people. In general, the charge should be enough for continuous video viewing for 15 hours.
An interesting solution was the fast wired charging function, which allows you to dial 100% of the battery within 1.5 hours. This is an excellent result, which not all even modern flagships can boast of. It is also worth noting the support for wireless charging in a smartphone, and two standards.
Specifications of the main and front camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone
The Sony IMX260 developed specifically for Samsung is used as the main camera. Therefore, such a camera cannot be found in other devices.
The camera uses advanced autofocus, which uses 100% of the pixels of the matrix, according to the developers. This means that autofocus is very fast in almost all lighting conditions. In general, Samsung cameras have always been on top. And the Samsung Galaxy S7 was no exception - the photos are juicy and clear.
Software
At the time of the release of the Samsung S7, the current and stable version was 6.0. As a result, version 6.0.1 got into the gadget. The OS is optimized as much as possible and works quickly, without delays and failures. TouchWiz is also available here - Samsung's own development, which is GUI for Android.
Perhaps someone will be interested in innovation - the Galaxy Care application. This program can monitor the state of hardware and device software, contains a knowledge base, FAQ for working with the gadget, and also allows you to get support directly from the developers. The Galaxy Labs application is a kind of testing ground for innovations from Samsung. Here the user can enable and disable new features, as well as evaluate. The company analyzes this information and decides whether to include the new functionality in the next assembly or refuse it.
Galaxy Labs is testing new features
It is also worth noting the presence on the smartphone of the ability to change the screen size for more convenient control with one hand. You can resize individual windows, the dialer, menu parts, and so on.
Always-On is a new and unusual feature
The Always-On mode we talked about earlier can also be customized. There are already predefined themes that affect not only the off screen, but the system as a whole. Themes can be downloaded, even more diverse appearance desktop and menu. Freelance developers may be interested in a separate SDK for creating their own themes.
Communication capabilities and interfaces Samsung Galaxy S7
The smartphone has the following interfaces: USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, S Beam. There is nothing special to note about USB, standard interface with a data transfer rate of 20 Mb/s. Wi-Fi is capable of operating in modes up to the ac standard. Wi-Fi Direct is designed to replace Bluetooth, which it successfully copes with. Now you can transfer data to neighboring devices directly, without intermediaries, with WiFi speeds. S Beam is a combination of two related solutions - NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. In short, it allows you to transfer large files instantly.
Sensors and fingerprint scanner
There are just a bunch of sensors in this Samsung. Starting with an accelerometer and ending with a humidity sensor. Here is a detailed list of them:
- accelerometer. Determines the position of the smartphone in space. Present in almost every modern phone;
- gyroscope. It differs from the accelerometer only in that it can determine the angle of the phone relative to the ground;
- magnetometer, aka digital compass;
- barometer. Serves to determine the atmospheric pressure;
- light sensor. Measures the brightness of ambient light so that the smartphone can adjust the appropriate screen brightness;
- proximity sensor. Responds to the distance of the object from the smartphone to ensure that the screen is locked when talking;
- pulse sensor;
- humidity sensor. Reacts to moisture in the microUSB connector and blocks charging.
As for the fingerprint scanner, it is built into the Home button below the smartphone screen. To activate it, you must first "wake up" the device by pressing. It is noted that the button itself tends to leave scratches, which impairs the readability of the finger.
Comparison of parameters of Samsung Galaxy S7 with other Samsung smartphones
S7 in some ways repeats previous models, in some ways it is inferior to subsequent flagships. For an objective picture, we need to compare it with other representatives of the Samsung Galaxy smart phone family, find out how much the S7 itself costs.
Comparison of specifications of Samsung Galaxy S7 with Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
In relation to the older model, the S7 loses a little in some characteristics to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. For example, its screen diagonal is 5.1 inches versus 5.5 inches for the Edge. But many fans rightly appreciated the compactness of the smartphone. At the same time, the resolutions of both smartphones remain the same - 2560 × 1440. This means that the final pixel density will be higher in S7.
Both gadgets have the same amount of RAM - 4 GB each. In general, the performance of the two models is absolutely the same, so the same components are used. Edge, apparently, given that the screen of the model is larger and, therefore, will consume large quantity energy, got more powerful battery 3600 mAh The difference in price between Samsung Galaxy S7 and Edge can be about 4,000-5,000 rubles.
Comparison of characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S7 with other models
More interesting is the comparison of S7 with previous version– S6. The screens of both gadgets are absolutely identical. Only in S7 there is also Always-On. The categories of 4G network standards differ slightly. S7 can work with category 9, and S6 - 6.
For performance, both gadgets use 8-core processors manufactured by Samsung. The difference lies in generations: S7 has Exynos 8890, S6 has Exynos 7420, and also in frequencies. There is also a rather significant difference in moisture resistance: S7 has an IP68 level, while S6 does not have it at all. Also, the previous model loses in terms of the amount of RAM per 1 GB, that is, it has a total of 3.
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to find the S6 on sale now, so there is no up-to-date data on its price.
The mid-size flagship of the Japanese company came out controversial. The display resolution was left old-fashioned, proprietary moisture protection means only “getting into light rain” and no underwater shooting, as in Sony advertising, and the Snapdragon 810 processor, although it began to overheat less, still does not work in this model in an ideal way.
But in terms of the quality of the body materials, convenience operating system and camera tricks Sony flagship and remains an attractive model to this day. Automatic modes shooting in the Z5 does not work perfectly, but in manual mode you can squeeze amazingly high-quality pictures out of the Z5 camera. The autonomy of the smartphone is seriously inferior to the results shown by the top Samsung, but the iPhone 6s will soon retire (as well as the quickly outdated HTC One M9 Plus), the LG Nexus 5X already on sale is far less powerful and not as upmarket, and outside of those models, moderate-sized purebred flagships are running out.
conclusions
Attitudes toward the Galaxy S7 change as you use your smartphone. The first impression is a "restyling" of last year's flagship with a new sauce, but then you sum up the number of innovations and you understand that improvements of this magnitude in the iPhone %something%S would pass for a revolution, and any Apple fan would be delighted. But Samsung did not release the S6 Super/Ultra/Neo, but released the S7, which divided the connoisseurs of the brand into two camps.
The current owners of the Galaxy S6 admit that the smartphone has become “better in everything”, but they see no reason to change existing models for new flagships. Those who are watching the price drop for the “obsolete” S6 series are also in no hurry to get the extra 15 thousand rubles out of their pockets. There remains an audience that acquires a “new cool Samsung” with each new generation of the model, and those who are disappointed in other flagships / do not want to wait until manufacturers release more breakthrough superphones.
However, what other "breakthrough"? In the class of "less than 5.5 inches" of truly fancy smartphones, the cat cried. If not for the example of the iPhone 6/6s, the rest of the manufacturers would have rushed to produce “shovels” with no options for the buyer. In this sense, the Galaxy S7 (just don't laugh) is a living exotic, because the class of 5-inch flagships is slowly dying out.
But the release cycle on the principle of "modernized version - revolutionary version" - this is already quite the path of Apple, comrades. And even if we are not used to the conditional two-year cycle from evolutionary to revolutionary Galaxy S, such changes will benefit both those who like to “sit out until cool models”, and everyone who sells old smartphone to purchase a new one, "with changes and additions." It remains only to hope that such tactics will not "sink" Samsung and the Koreans know what they are doing.