techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:27
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We won't beat around the bush: needing to improve upon a stellar phone in 2015's Galaxy S6, Samsung has made a handset that packs great battery smarts, excellent camera abilities and loads of raw power into an increasingly affordable package.The design...
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Improved, waterproof design, Fantastic screen and power, Superb camera...
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High price, Only 32GB internal space, Fingerprint magnet...
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Samsung has tweaked the winning design from the S6, righted the wrongs of its previous flagships, and made a phone you don't want to put down. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is iterative perfection...
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If you're looking to upgrade your phone, chances are that two of the models you're looking at are the iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7. Here we look at how they measure up, comparing their features and specifications to help you decide if Apple or Andro...
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The Galaxy S6 series was much better received by reviewers, but for whatever reason (perhaps just lingering hesitation) the Galaxy S6 also didn't shift in anywhere near the numbers Samsung had expected. However, looking at the bigger picture, that 2014-20...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY!...
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lacks Adoptive Storage feature, battery is nonremovable, glass back=fingerprints ahoy, some processor heat...
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Update: We've added a short analysis to the end of this review, comparing the new iPhone 7 with the superb Samsung Galaxy S7. You can jump straight there by using the dropdown menu above, or read on for our original review of Samsung's superb 5.1in flagsh...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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Best upcoming phones 2016How to fix the Unable to verify update iOS errorBest SmartphonesMoto G4 2016 review - the best budget smartphone ever madeiPhone 7: Everything you need to knowSamsung Galaxy Note 7 review: The best phablet to date...
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There's no denying that the Galaxy S7 is yet another outstanding effort from Samsung, and its improved battery life, speed and performance, not to mention the addition of a microSD slot, make it more than a worthy successor to the Galaxy S6.The only thing...
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 may have been a bestseller, but it was a controversial smartphone for long-time Samsung fans. Thanks to its departure from the cheap and cheerful plastic of the S5, the Galaxy flagship phone finally felt like a handset that justified...
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Classy looks, Comfortable to hold, Fast, Great quality camera, micro SD slot, Waterproof...
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Merely okay battery life...
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One of the best Android phones you can buy...
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Samsung has been at the top of the smartphone tree for some time now, but in 2015 it dropped the ball. Not in terms of the quality of its flagship phones – that remained typically brilliant – but in the way it attempted to market two top-end handsets with...
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There's no doubt the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6. Is it good enough to oust the superb Nexus 6P from the top of the smartphone rankings? I'd say not quite, entirely due to the price.As usual, Samsung is pricing the S7 at the upper end...
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apcmag.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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The Korean electronics giant had finally dealt with the now years-old complaint that their premium smartphones all felt “plasticky” switching to a metal-and-glass unibody design that made the new devices both look and feel classy. Finally, the phones' bo...
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Samsung has been at the top of the smartphone mountain (and at times it really can feel like a literal mountain) for some time, but in 2015 it dropped the ball. Not in terms of the quality of its flagship handsets – that remained characteristically brill...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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Latest news: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is one hell of a smartphone and, in my book, a better handset than the iPhone 6s. For once, it seems that the general public agrees, and US sales of the S7 and S7 Edge have overtaken the iPhone for the very first time...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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Latest news: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is one hell of a smartphone and in my book a better handset than the iPhone 6s. It seems, for once, that the general public now agrees, and in the US sales of the S7 and S7 Edge have overtaken the iPhone for the very fir...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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ergohacks.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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The Samsung Galaxy line and the S7 need little introduction. The phone is Samsung's 2016 flagship and is arguably the biggest launch from any manufacturer thus far in 2016. It is an upgrade to last years' S6 and looks like a slightly larger S6 with a glos...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a great phone. It builds on the S6's already good experience and the end result is a powerful, well built and beautiful device. The only real drawbacks are its overly slippy back and the fact that as a premium phone it has got a p...
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30/06/2016: Rumours have begun to surface around Samsung's next Galaxy model, the Galaxy S8, just over three months since the S7 and S7 Edge went on sale in the UK.Reports suggest the next generation smartphone could sport a 2160x3840 4K display similar...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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When the LG G5 and Galaxy S7 go head to head, which one comes out on top?Read more on TechnoBuffalo.com: LG G5 Review: Galaxy S7 Review: S7 Edge Review: Slickwraps: More tech goodness: Our video gear: Deals: Follow us! Twitter: Facebook: Instagram:...
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 may have been a bestseller, but it was a controversial smartphone for long-time Samsung fans. Thanks to its departure from the cheap and cheerful plastic of the S5, the Galaxy flagship phone finally felt like a handset that justified...
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Classy looks, Comfortable to hold, Fast, Great quality camera, micro SD slot, Waterproof...
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Merely okay battery life...
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One of the best Android phones you can buy...
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There were few more anticipated phones in 2016 than the Samsung Galaxy S7. It's the latest flagship from one of the biggest companies in mobile and the successor to one of the best handsets of 2016. So it's fair to say expectations were high.And on paper...
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Great design, Brilliant screen, Lots of power...
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Similar to S6, Interface won't suit everyone, Few new features...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 has taken the good bits from the Galaxy S6 and improved the weaker elements, for a near perfect phone...
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It's a small change, but it's important all the same. For starters, it means you now don't have to pay extra for a larger capacity smartphone upfront, a la Apple. Instead, you can simply buy a microSD card and slot it in whenever you like, allowing you to...
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Super fast performance, Superb camera, Expandable storage via microSD...
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Still no user-replaceable battery...
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There's no denying that the Galaxy S7 is yet another outstanding effort from Samsung, and its improved battery life, speed and performance, not to mention the addition of a microSD slot, make it more than a worthy successor to the Galaxy S6.The only thing...
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While some consider the latest update to the Galaxy line of handsets to be minor, there are some very important changes to the latest in Samsung's flagship brand mobile phones.First of all, while the device is ever so slightly thicker than the previous mo...
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The epic battle between Samsung and Apple rages on, however as recent declines in sales have shown, customers aren't upgrading as quickly as they used to.By now, most people have already settled on their mobile platform of choice and are sticking with i...
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy S7 , the latest iteration in its flagship smartphone line. It takes a few design cues from the black sheep of the Galaxy family, the Note 5 , so it makes sense to compare the two.Despite being one of the most anticipated...
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Upon opening the packaging of the Samsung Galaxy S7, the first thing that you will notice about this smartphone is its high-end design and stylish case. The inclusion of the metallic case really makes the product standout and it feels quite good in your h...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is another "almost" perfect smartphone from this company that comes with a wealth of features plus an amazing camera!...
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Samsung knows exactly how to make a top Android phone , and with the Galaxy S7 it's just pulled another marvel out of the bag. Read our Galaxy S7 review to find out why Samsung's S-series still offers the best phone money can buy. Also see: Samsung Galaxy...
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 was the best phone of 2015 and, although it's still early days, the Galaxy S7 is a serious contender for best phone of 2016. Samsung has taken into account what its fans want, addressing the three main areas of concern: removable sto...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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IF YOU'RE TEMPTED by the performance, durability and sumptuous screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge , but aren't bothered about its flashy looks and extreme curves, the Galaxy S7 could be the phone for you. With its great screen, stellar battery life and...
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S7 the new best smartphone in the world? Samsung's new 5.1-inch smartphone is getting some serious hype - but surely it can't beat the mighty iPhone 6s? Well, in some respects it can. Here are five things that the Galaxy S7 does bett...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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If you want the performance, durability and sumptuous screen of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but aren't bothered about the flashy looks and extreme curves, the Galaxy S7 is the phone for you. The S7 has proved once again that Samsung is the one to beat in...
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Once one of the most popular Android brands around, HTC has fallen out of favour with smartphone users - many of whom have opted for Samsung's sleeker, shinier flagship devices.However, the company is hoping to reverse this trend with the new HTC 10, it...
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Samsung, LG and HTC have each now unveiled their flagship Android phones for 2016, and it looks to be a closer-fought battle than ever before as to which phone comes out on top. In this article we explain the main differences between each phone. HTC 10 vs...
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We won't give our final verdict until we've thoroughly tested the HTC 10. However, it's clear each phone has its advantages. You might like the LG G5, with its modular design, generous display size and removable battery. Alternatively, the more compact Ga...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a bit of an awkward phone for Samsung. Nothing in reference to it’s actual shape or wizzy personality, but more in reference to the legacy the S6 left behind. Basically what I’m saying is, The S7 has some pretty big shoes to...
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Quality build, Buttery smooth performance, Battery is significantly improved...
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Fingerprint magnet, Alwayson screen is basic, Expensive...
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That's not to say that the Galaxy S7 is total dead-ringer for last year's offering. The back of the device how has a curved surface which allows for a bigger battery but also reduces the unsightly camera bump that made the S6 so hard to lay down on a tabl...
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phonesreview.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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While many buyers are now getting to grips with the new Samsung Galaxy S7, others are still deciding whether to buy it. If you're a fan of mobile gaming it's worth checking out this aspect first, and for that we're showing a Samsung Galaxy S7 gaming perfo...
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Step aside Apple, your days of being the iterative smartphone update king are over. The Samsung Galaxy S7 might seem like a small step up on the already brilliant Galaxy S6, but every small change has gone a long way to transforming this into the ultimat...
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Stunning AMOLED display, Brilliant camera in all conditions, Newly waterproofed body...
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Expensive, It's a fingerprint magnet, Not as enticing as the S7 Edge...
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© Digital SpyEdge-based sibling aside, this is as good as smartphones get. Samsung and Apple have long been having a handset back and forth, but the iPhone maker is going to have to go a long way with the iPhone 7 to topple the S7.If you can live without...
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laptops.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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After thorough testing, we think the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone is pretty much perfect. It’s full of great features, and has a great design, but sadly this greatness does come at a high cost. We’re glad to see expandable memory return, and the phone being wa...
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Waterproof, Expandable memory returns, Brilliant design and screen, Functions perfectly...
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Expensive, Only two colour options, Only 32Gb version available, Similar to S6...
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What we think After thorough testing, we think the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone is pretty much perfect. It’s full of great features, and has a great design, but sadly this greatness does come at a high cost. We’re glad to see expandable memory return, and t...
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In an unusual move, Apple updated its iPhone line mid-cycle this year. It introduced the iPhone SE, a lower-cost and compact alternative to the iPhone 6s that directly replaces the iPhone 5s.It's a smaller, more affordable iPhone than the lead models. I...
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Samsung made its big break with tradition last year, and this year's model sees only positive improvements. Last year Samsung took its Galaxy S moneyspinner down a major new route, and not before time: the design was weary and the software bloated and inc...
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Review If only all reviews were as easy to write as this one. Take last year's product, make small but important refinements, and this year's is much better. The Galaxy S7 is the Android flagship to beat, and everyone who gets one will be really happy wit...
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All eyes are on Samsung's latest smartphones, and while the S7 Edge has most of the attention, the smaller standard S7 is just as stellar a smartphone as its brother.The second of two models released in the Galaxy S7 range for the first half of 2015, the...
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Comfortable design; Glass body makes the phone feel soft and elegant; Water resistance returns to the Samsung Galaxy range! Slick performance with little-to-no lag; A screen you can read in direct sunlight; Expandable storage means more space for files a...
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Can be slippery; Fingerprint magnet, just like its sibling; Soft buttons below the screen don't always work properly; Always-on screen can't be customised remarkably;...
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Samsung's Galaxy range has been running for seven years, and that is seven years that Samsung has been well and truly trying to take on Apple's iPhone.We've certainly seen some great phones over the years, but this year's range well and truly takes the ca...
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tekgadg.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Here's my review of Samsung's latest smartphone! Watch the video above for more info on its amazing camera, virtual reality, and other hot features.Sean...
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Of course, the iPhone 6S will inevitably be replaced by the iPhone 7 later this year, but it still means there will be several months of stiff competition between the two phones before Apple takes the 6S out of commission. Until then, we've put together a...
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The two flagships face off in 2016's biggest phone fight so far...
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It's easy to see why the tech industry stops and pays attention to Samsung's smartphone rollout every year. After the release of the Galaxy S5 , Samsung shifted its focus towards design in order to compete with Apple's perennially-beautiful iPhone .This c...
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The Galaxy S7 doesn't take any risks, and it's certainly not built around a single idea, like the Nextbit Robin , for example. Instead, it's built to perform at the highest level in every capacity, whether in design or performance. Samsung didn't revo...
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With plenty of other improvements, including a faster processor and a better camera, the S7 really is a big step up from the S6. In this article, I'm going to help you work out if it's a big enough improvement to make it worth upgrading to from the S6. I'...
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While it's true that smartphones are kind of passé by now, I still get impressed when I hold a really nice one in my hand.Samsung's newest, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge —the one with the curved screen—are definitely impressive. They are easily the South Kore...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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It seems like only yesterday that we saw Samsung unveil the Samsung Galaxy S6 – but 12 months have indeed flown by, and once again Samsung have taken centre stage at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona with their latest flagships: the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge...
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Samsung fucks up. A lot. Snooping smart TVs, insane VR demos — you name it. Even its most cherished gadget — the Galaxy smartphone — has seen its share of flaws. But with the seventh iteration of the Galaxy S, Samsung inches ever closer to a perfect smart...
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The Galaxy S7 is also one of the most expensive Android handsets to come to market (CAD $900, off contract), and one of the most premium phones available. For Samsung, it is the right product coming out at just the right time, and a huge play for them to...
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While it is great that Samsung's responded to user's outcry and returned microSD storage and water resistance, it failed to resurrect the IR Blaster which enabled older devices to serve as universal remote controls for TVs, cable boxes and other appliance...
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Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Samsung's been on a roll of late. The S6, while it wasn't a commercial success, was universally praised , and the Gear S2 smartwatch was rather good as well.With that in mind, we waited with baited breath at MWC , eagerly anticipating the company's latest...
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Premium glass and metal design, Vivid screen, Outstanding camera...
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It's not the S7 Edge, Fingerprints everywhere...
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Just like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, we really love the S7. It's premium waterproof build, outstanding camera, great battery life and class-leading specs make this the best Android smartphone you can get right now. It does have a few negative p...
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whistleout.com.au Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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It's pretty difficult to impress a keen-eyed tech lover in 2016. We demand the best of everything; the sharpest screens, heavy-duty processing, the fastest, sharpest camera: all in a handset no thicker than a small stack of credit cards. And yet, despite...
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We're just months into 2016 and already the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the phone to beat. There's plenty more to come; the LG G5, the HTC One M10, and of course, whatever Apple has in store for the iPhone 7. And yet, it's hard to imagine that any of these other...
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Samsung's new S7 series, the 5.1” S7 and the 5.5” S7 Edge are refinements on the S6 series – easily the best, most fully featured Android smartphones in 2015 - are even better in 2016.It is too early to do a full review – Australian journalists only recei...
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Samsung's new S7 series, the 5.1” S7 and the 5.5” S7 Edge are refinements on the S6 series – easily the best, most fully featured Android smartphones in 2015 - are even better in 2016. It is too early to do a full review – Australian journ...
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channelnews.com.au Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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For several years the benchmark for smartphones was the Apple iPhone, today that has changed with the release of the new Galaxy S7 by Samsung. The new S7 and S7 Edge aren't hugely different from last year's Galaxy S6 pair - in fact, they look almost i...
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fatducktech.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Samsung hasn't reinvented itself with the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but it has produced a pair of very fine handsets, even if Australia doesn't get the fastest possible models.Over at finder.com.au, I've reviewed both handsets prior to...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Remember ‘crazy Samsung'? The company that stuck a huge 10x zoom lens on the Galaxy S4, made seven Gear wearables in less than three years and paid Jay-Z US$5 million so that it could release his album for free? Well, those days are over. The Galaxy S...
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Our favourite phone from last year, but even better. The Galaxy S7 is straight up brilliant...
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smartoffice.com.au Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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The new S7 and S7 Edge aren't hugely different from last year's Galaxy S6 pair - in fact, they look almost identical but if you look closer you suddenly realise that there is a world of difference. The S7 Edge, has in in fact undergone some dramatic chang...
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The new Samsung Galaxy S7 is out tomorrow, in electronics stores all across Australia. It's $1149, and you'll pay $1249 for the larger S7 edge. What do you get for all that money? Are they worth it?Yes, they're worth it. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are a pa...
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Yeah, you should. I would.Samsung has successfully hit on and addressed so many of the annoying small problems with its previous phones. It's powerful and snappy (enough) that Samsung's traditionally laggy and heavy-weighted TouchWiz interface gets out of...
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Samsung's dual-flagship strategy is now in full force, with the launch of both a regular Samsung Galaxy S7 and a larger SGS7 edge model. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is very much the headline hog, with its dual curved edges and larger display it's the hero...
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Great camera experience, good battery performance, microSD slot, refined design and build (with waterproofing)...
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TouchWiz is over the top, prone to fingerprint smears, will always sit in the shadow of the SGS7 edge...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 has quite a challenge ahead of it. Born with a bigger and better looking sibling device, the S7 edge, the regular model is likely to be a phone that fights for its place in the spotlight. It continues Samsung's great design re...
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The UK version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will not come with Qualcomm's latest and fastest processor the Snapdragon 820 but with the less powerful Samsung-made Exynos 8890. Some think UK consumers are getting a raw deal, but actually, the choice...
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It's spring, and that means there's a new flagship Samsung phone. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge have arrived, and they will likely serve as a hint for what's coming to Android phones in 2016. Neither of them reinvent the wheel from a design perspective...
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Gorgeous, waterproof, design, Better battery life than Galaxy S6, Camera shoots better in low light, focuses faster, Micro SD card slot, Powerful Snapdragon 820 processor...
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Carrier locked with carrier bloatware, All-glass design is fingerprint magnet, Prone to glass cracking, expensive to repair...
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The Galaxy S7 looks fantastic and is more comfortable to hold than the Galaxy S6 was last year. We're very impressed with Samsung's new camera, increased battery capacity, accessories, and waterproof design. Those benefits come on top of an industry-lea...
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One thing is clear about Samsung's latest Galaxy flagship smartphones: 2016 is a year of iteration for the company.At first glance, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge look nearly identical to their predecessors, the S6 and S6 edge, but given the warm reception Sam...
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One of the most powerful smartphones on the market, Stellar camera with fast autofocus, Impressive battery life, Size differentiation between S7 and S7 edge targets different users...
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TouchWiz still features strange design decisions, Expensive, even on a 2year plan, Iterative update over the S6 (this means it might not appeal to S6 and S6 edge owners)...
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Samsung seems to have improved and further refined the design elements it introduced with the S6 series and returned requested features like water resistance plus the ability to add up to 200 GB microSD storage. Both devices will ship with a standard stor...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:30
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It has been a long journey for Samsung. Their Galaxy S series of phones have seen more transformation over the years than flagships from other manufacturers and although they have sometimes gotten it wrong, with the Galaxy S7 range, Samsung have slayed so...
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Beautiful display, perfect size, very good camera, expandable storage, IP 68 rating, Solid processor, Strikingly goodlooking, USB OTG optimised...
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Fingerprint sensor prone to misfires, Adoptive storage does not work, Alwayson display irritating...
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Exynos or Snapdragon, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a solid handset. 5-star looks, processor, camera and in a size that is best for one-handed use during your commute. The water-proof feature that we last saw on the Galaxy S5 is back and so are the stars on m...
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This year's MWC conference in Barcelona was unusually interesting: alongside the more predictable iterative upgrades to flagship models there was some genuine and truly exciting innovation in handsets and their accessories.For a good illustration, look...
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mobilephones.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:30
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThe Samsung Galaxy S7 was announced on the 21st February, at Samsung's ‘#TheNextGalaxy' launch event at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2016), in Barcelona.The Samsung Galaxy S7 release is probably...
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Samsung and Apple remain key competitors in the smartphone market, and the 2016 battle for best phone in on following MWC 2016 . Here are our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6S review. See also: Best smartphones 2016 .Note: Before w...
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itpro.co.uk Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:30
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The iPhone may be a thing of wonder, but the best Android phones now match it for build quality and beauty. For several generations now, Samsung's flagship Galaxy range has been among the Android phones to beat, with a slim and stylish chassis, fantastic...
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Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices won't be available to customers until March 11 but Tech Guide has already had a thorough hands-in look at the two devices at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Right from the moment you lay eyes on the smart...
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Samsung Galaxy S7If CES is the party deck of the mobile technology world, Mobile World Congress is the engine room. It's where the world's carriers meet infrastructure vendors and telecom ministers, and Very Serious Business takes place. Handset makers fr...
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Three big companies, three flagship phones, three very different target markets and design theories.The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are the most ambitious. The company is both aiming at the general smartphone market as it's evolved and ho...
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BARCELONA: THE GALAXY S7 made its debut at this year's Mobile World Congress, bringing a handful of incremental updates that Samsung no doubt hopes will boost sales of its smartphone line-up. These small tweaks included the addition of a microSD slot, a...
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With smartphone sales consistently waning over the last few years, LG and Samsung have adopted two decidedly different strategies when it comes to vying for consumer attention at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona.One is safe, iterative, and will lik...
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Samsung unveiled the new versions of its flagship Galaxy range, the S7 and S7 Edge, today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The 5.1in S7 and 5.5in S7 Edge offer an "always on display" feature that lets users view their notifications, calendar and c...
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I sighed when I first saw the Samsung Galaxy S7 – it looks just like its predecessor, and yet again I was going to have to dig deep inside to find out whether the new features mean the new phone is worth the extra money it will cost to choose it over 2015...
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Improved battery, Stronger camera, Always on display looks great...
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Design very similar, No Adoptable Storage for MicroSD, No USB Type, C...
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A strong showing again from Samsung, with a number of potentially important upgrades - but it's a shame the design looks so similar to the S6...
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It's been a good 12 months for Samsung Mobile. After a few hit and miss years of uninspiring design and gimmicky software, the launch of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge at MWC 2015 felt like the turning point when everything fell into place. It saw the company...
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Superb screen, Good audio with hi-res support, MicroSD card slot, Premium design, Strong camera performance...
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Music could have a touch more drive...
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After such a big jump in design last year, we're not surprised to see Samsung stick to its guns and make a series of refinements to the S7's look and feel rather than go for headline-grabbing changes.The fact is, those small tweaks all come together to ma...
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Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S7: An impressive upgrade to the best phone of 2015 The best way to describe the Samsung Galaxy S7 is to say it's very similar to one of Apple's iPhone ‘S' releases . On first glance, you'd be hard picked to tell the Galax...
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Stunning looks, Great camera experience, microSD slot and IP68 water resistance, Glorious display...
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Fingerprint magnet, TouchWiz still has some quirks, Poor speakers...
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Samsung Galaxy S7 – Battery Life My biggest issue with the Galaxy S6 was the battery life. Some felt it was fine, but it would barely ever get me through a full day of use. That's just not acceptable. Thankfully, that isn't an issue this time around. Sams...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is set to be one of the hottest items on this year's release calendar, following the highly praised Galaxy S6 .But how does it stack up against the latest in long-time rival Sony's Xperia range, the Xperia Z5? We face them off agai...
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 range was wildly popular, but that didn't stop many long-time Sammy smartphone fans from grumbling. While the S6 jettisoned cheap-feeling plastic in favour of more premium-feeling materials, it also did away with the micro SD slot an...
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And then there were two.Contrary to some rumours suggesting Samsung would be releasing a triad of new smartphones, the company has narrowed it down to a duo in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.Coinciding with its now predictable launch schedule for new de...
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Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy S7 flagship smartphones, bringing back favourite features as it aims to close out the top-end of the Android market.The new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Android smartphones, unveiled in Barcelona at Mobile World Cong...
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The wait is over, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is here and, on first impressions at least, it's shaping up as another smartphone triumph for Apple's chief rival.More of a reincarnated, improved Galaxy S6 than a completely new device in its own right, the S7 is d...
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Stunning AMOLED display, Brilliant camera in all conditions, Newly waterproofed body...
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Expensive, It's a fingerprint magnet, Not as enticing as the S7 Edge...
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© Digital SpyEdge-based sibling aside, this is as good as smartphones get. Samsung and Apple have long been having a handset back and forth, but the iPhone maker is going to have to go a long way with the iPhone 7 to topple the S7.If you can live without...
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After this, Samsung got the message. Change - big change - was needed. Samsung pulled out all the stops for "Project Zero" and introduced the Galaxy S6 series. This was much better received by reviewers and considered something of a landmark due to its me...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY!...
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Following earlier estimates from both industry analysts and Samsung itself for the firm's Q2 2016 performance, the firm has now revealed actual sales, revenue, and profit figures in its latest earnings report. Previously analyst has estimated $6.8bn opera...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY!...
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It's that time of year where we have both Apple and Samsung flagship phones available to buy, but which is better? There's only one way to find out and that's our iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 comparison review. See also: Best phone 2016 .Read our full...
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Although the iPhone 7 has some improvements on its predecessor like the better camera, it's not much of an upgrade at all (and at a higher price than before). Add in that a lot of people will find the lack of a headphone jack a real pain, the Galaxy S7 pr...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated: 2016-11-20 02:01:13
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With the Galaxy S7 announced, it has become a pattern that sometimes what is announced in the iPhone will be available in the next Galaxy flagship. But this time, Samsung went ahead of the competition with their smashing innovations or rather refinement i...
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We've been continuously using Samsung's Galaxy S7 since it was announced two weeks ago and we've been impressed with the phone so far. It may look a lot like the previous generation, but in truth it's a whole new beast on the inside. Today we're sharing w...
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Samsung's newest Galaxy handset is here and seems like the Korean-giant has listened to the clamor of its fans as the new flagship smartphone has all the goodies of its predecessor with added features to make it one of the best Androids in the market. Her...
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With all the refinements done to the Galaxy S7 that the S6 lacks, Samsung's game in this age is to put all the features in a simply packaged handset. Adding water-resistance, storage expansion, and bigger battery is a good move before deviating from the a...
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Samsung's newest flagship looks a lot like the phone released last year, and while many readers are peeved at the Korean company for the iterative look of the Galaxy S7, we're more inclined to cut them a little slack. It takes a lot of time and money to d...
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We've been using the Galaxy S7 since its announcement in Mobile World Congress, and we've been loving our time with it so far. Don't let its familiar looks fool you – it's a whole new beast on the inside. While it falls short of our expectations in batter...
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dronthego.net Updated: 2016-11-20 02:01:13
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"This is a worthy upgrade from any Galaxy S phone anyone currently owns... most of them would want a smartphone that is stylish, powerful, water and dust resistant, has an expandable storage, excellent camera and long battery life. All of these qualities...
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I received an email earlier from Samsung Philippines that they are going to retrieve the evaluation unit I'm using. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much and I couldn't bring myself to go back to my now old Galaxy S6. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a worthy upgra...
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Don't be disappointed when you look at Samsung's newest phone.At first glance, the Galaxy S7 looks almost exactly like the phone Samsung gave us last year, except for the rounded back and slightly larger display on the curved-screen “Edge” model.Boring, r...
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The Galaxy S7 is Samsung's best phone yet, and easily a strong contender for the best phone available today. If you want an Android phone and don't mind spending a lot of cash (you can get a lot of great Android phones for about half the price of the S7)...
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With the Singapore variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 arriving at our office, we took it upon ourselves to see the difference in photo quality and camera performance between the new flagship and the Samsung Galaxy S6 , which received outstanding praise for...
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We're elbow deep into our full review of Samsung's newest flagship, the Galaxy S7, and while we're not quite done yet, today we're sharing some shots direct from the camera taken in very challenging low light. Samsung's quite proud of the new, Dual Pixel...
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Since it was launched early 2 AM PST yesterday, we were able to spend some time with the Samsung Galaxy S7. As expected, initial impressions with the device are not refreshing since it's basically a polished Galaxy S6 plus the request of consumers to brin...
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The Galaxy S7 still wowed the crowd despite the leaked images. Not much in terms of secrets was spared. But despite all that, Samsung came out with one heck of a device.Let's take a quick hands-on review of the Galaxy S7. Before we proceed any further, le...
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New year, new flagships from Samsung. We predicted that Samsung will most likely launch two variants of the Galaxy S7 at their Unpacked 2016 event. And that's exactly what the Korean electronics giant has done. Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsu...
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This year's Mobile World Congress has just kicked off, but already it's looking to be a heated battle between two South Korean giants who are going toe-to-toe with their newly-launched smartphones, the LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7.Here's a quick look at th...
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New year, new flagships from Samsung. We predicted that Samsung will most likely launch two variants of the Galaxy S7 at their Unpacked 2016 event. And that's exactly what the Korean electronics giant has done. Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsu...
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Samsung built a lot of momentum with their recent flagship releases, starting with the S6 and S6 Edge. The new phones signaled a new design direction for the company – though at the expense of some of the features that made the S series great. While Samsu...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-11-20 02:01:14
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Ever since I first played with the Samsung Galaxy S7 at MWC, I knew Samsung had a winner. Unlike previous phones in the S series where Samsung has packed as many new features as it could think of, with the Galaxy S7, Samsung has worked on tweaking, refini...
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Beautiful Screen with Always On Mode, Dual SIM capabilities on all models, Best camera I've seen on a mobile phone, Decent Battery Life...
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Extremely sensitive touch screen, Only 32GB internal storage, Fingerprint sensor not as fast or accurate as iPhone 6s...
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Samsung has been at the top of the smartphone mountain (and at times it really can feel like a literal mountain) for some time, but in 2015 it dropped the ball. Not in terms of the quality of its flagship handsets – that remained characteristically brill...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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Samsung has been at the top of the smartphone mountain (and at times it really can feel like a literal mountain) for some time, but in 2015 it dropped the ball. Not in terms of the quality of its flagship handsets – that remained characteristically brill...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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But something changed with the launch of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE. Off the back of the terrible reception of the Galaxy S5 in 2014, Samsung had been backed into a corner, and it knew the only way out was to go back to the drawing board with what w...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY!...
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But something changed with the launch of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE. Off the back of the terrible reception of the Galaxy S5 in 2014, Samsung had been backed into a corner, and it knew the only way out was to go back to the drawing board with what w...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY!...
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lacks Adoptive Storage feature, battery is nonremovable, glass back=fingerprints ahoy, some processor heat...
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Update: With Apple iPhone 7 and OnePlus 3T now out in the wild, you probably want to know how these two high-end flagships compare with the Samsung Galaxy S7. To help you out, we've added a concise analysis to the tail end of this review, comparing the On...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior; and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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After thorough testing, we think the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone is pretty much perfect. It’s full of great features, and has a great design, but sadly this greatness does come at a high cost. We’re glad to see expandable memory return, and the phone being wa...
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Waterproof, Expandable memory returns, Brilliant design and screen, Functions perfectly...
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Expensive, Only two colour options, Only 32Gb version available, Similar to S6...
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What we think After thorough testing, we think the Samsung Galaxy S7 phone is pretty much perfect. It’s full of great features, and has a great design, but sadly this greatness does come at a high cost. We’re glad to see expandable memory return, and t...
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The firm also used nicely specced Super AMOLED display panels, and was one of only a select few to use this technology; sure, it wasn't as fully fledged as it would later become, but was still quite compelling.But despite all of this I'd always hated a fe...
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Superb design, excellent and easytouse camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2017-04-06 01:49:03
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The firm also used nicely specced Super AMOLED display panels, and was one of only a select few to use this technology; sure, it wasn't as fully fledged as it would later become, but was still quite compelling.But despite all of this I'd always hated a fe...
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Superb design, excellent and easy-to-use camera, LONG battery life, clean UI, BEST DISPLAY...
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What can I say? A tremendously pleasing smartphone to use. It's been a while since I test-drove something I didn't want to give back, but the Galaxy S7 fits into that category quite comfortably.It looks sharp, feels reassuringly expensive and robust in th...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2017-05-13 07:40:00
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 finds itself in a slightly tricky situation. Samsung needed a big win from the Galaxy S6 in 2015, which it got after reinventing the design of its flagship smartphone, but you're not going to get the same degree of evolution again ju...
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The design may not look all that different, but I love how the Galaxy S7 sits in the palm. It's comfortable to hold, and the curved edges and reduced width means it's easier to use one-handed, Samsung has refined the design from the S6 in all the right wa...
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Very little, if I'm honest. The cost is high, but that's to be expected. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a top smartphone, and its price tag reflects the going rate for such a device in the current market, There are Chinese manufacturers making phones with flags...
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Samsung has tweaked the winning design from the S6, righted the wrongs of its previous flagships, and made a phone you don't want to put down.The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a worthy recipient of a five-star techradar review. That's no easy feat – only a handful...
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Samsung fucks up. A lot. Snooping smart TVs, insane VR demos — you name it. Even its most cherished gadget — the Galaxy smartphone — has seen its share of flaws. But with the seventh iteration the Galaxy S, Samsung inches ever closer to a perfect smartph...
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It is this time of the year when Samsung unveils its latest flagship smartphone. Every time a new Galaxy S device is being unveiled, there are debates about its design and specs. Samsung has been making flagship smartphone out of plastic build but last ye...
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It is always fun to review Samsung's newest flagship especially when you try out some of the new features. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S7, we've seen these features on past models like the fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor and all the gestures...
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Remember when the Samsung Galaxy S7 was that hot topic everyone was talking about? Well, those days are behind us - the phone-making machine has rolled forward and the Galaxy S8 is the new talk of the town. But is the Galaxy S8 really worth the upgrade? D...
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There's no denying that the Galaxy S7 is yet another outstanding effort from Samsung, and its improved battery life, speed and performance, not to mention the addition of a microSD slot, make it more than a worthy successor to the Galaxy S6.The only thing...
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Which is the best new smartphone money can buy: Apple's brand-new iPhone 7 or Samsung's Galaxy S7?Apple's new iPhone 7 has been announced and we can now compare its feature set with that of its nemesis: the Samsung Galaxy S7.Samsung has a five-month head...
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EISA.eu Updated: 2017-07-02 02:33:26
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The camera featured on Samsung's flagship duo is capable of an amazing performance in practically every shooting environment. The Dual Pixel Sensor boasts 12 megapixels with extended size that speed up the process of autofocusing using phase detection. Th...
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The big news today is that the Galaxy S8 won't launch at MWC 2017. But everyone is sort of overlooking the important part of this story: the Galaxy S8 is still coming, and it is still expected to go on sale in April. Nop-one has said otherwise. Also see...
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Samsung has lost an awful lot of money over the Note 7, and more importantly it has lost consumer trust. It has no option but to come back fighting with the Galaxy S8, and for that reason alone it's likely to be an incredible upgrade. There may be some fr...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 isn't a huge upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy S6 , but Samsung has done the most important thing: it has listened to its fans on the things that matter, then focused solely on those. In this article we'll explain what is the differenc...
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We really don't believe the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the minor update many are billing it as - Samsung has looked at the features real users want and need, and thus made a good thing a lot better. However, if waterproofing, expandable storage and improved bat...
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Last night Samsung unveiled two new Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphones at Unpacked 2016, the standard Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge . Here we look at the main differences between the S7 and S7 Edge. ALSO SEE: Samsung Galaxy S7 launch as it happened | Samsu...
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So there you have it: the S7 Edge differs from the standard Galaxy S7 with its larger, dual-edge screen, higher-capacity battery and extra colour option. It sounds great, but the cheaper price and smaller dimensions of the standard Samsung Galaxy S7 may m...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 has been usurped as the South Korean company's latest flagship handset. The Galaxy S8 is here, so is a Galaxy S7 worth buying in 2017? The answer is yes, but with caveats. The Samsung Galaxy S7 was a beast of a smartphone on its re...
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There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is a better phone than the S6 – its camera and performance are both better; in some respects battery life is superior, and the return of storage expansion and disaster-proofing is a massive bonus.Is it good enou...
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OnePlus just upped the stakes with a more expensive, upgraded version of its OnePlus 3. But should you buy a OnePlus 3T ? Is it better than a Samsung Galaxy S7? We help you answer some of these questions by comparing their prices, specs and features in ou...
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Although these are our initial impressions of the OnePlus 3T, the £69 price difference between it and the Galaxy S7 will make the choice a tough decision for plenty of buyers. We think the S7 is worth the extra if you'll use the extra features it offers o...
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ are now official, but what has changed over the previous generation? Well…they are more of a refinement of their best strengths and of course some inheritance to the late Galaxy Note 7. Here is a side to side specifications dif...
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There's little doubt that Samsung has been on to a good thing with its Galaxy range of smartphones. For a number of years now the Galaxy S range has been incredibly popular with consumers and reviewers alike, starting with the original Galaxy S in 2010 an...
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Great battery life, Amazing f/1.7 camera captures great photos effortlessly, Fast & efficient Exynos processor with 4GB of RAM, Water resistance and MicroSD support is back...
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Wallet pain: These phones are very expensive, The Always On display is neat, but could be way more useful, The IR blaster is gone, no more controlling the TV, MicroSD support is great, but there's no adoptable storage here...
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The Galaxy S7 range is what last year's Galaxy S6 range should've been. Everything that was wrong has been fixed, and everything missing has been added back in.Sometimes writing a conclusion is hard, and in the case of a recent review (ahem, the Xperia Z5...
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The all new Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge are now official. Released in Barcelona Spain at the Samsung Unpacked event were the two variants of the S7 mainly the Galaxy S7 & Galaxy S7 Edge. Primarily from what it looks like, the Galaxy S7 can indeed be the o...
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Today the phone you carry says something about you, it is an extension of yourself and in some cases can dictate what you can and can't do. The phone is the hub of our social life, it is becoming more and more the controller of our homes and is the entry...
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The seventh generation Galaxy from Samsung is a great looking device, and if you think the S7 looks great, the S7 Edge looks fantastic and is easily Samsung's best version yet. I reviewed the Black Onyx, but it also comes in Gold Platinum and Silver Titan...
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Camera with fast focus, great low-light, Fast - 8-core proc, 4GB RAM, Expandable memory, Big battery - 3,000mAh...
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Mono speaker, No USB-C support, Can't prop it up on a table...
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One of the massive benefits of buying a Samsung device over another branded phone, is its ability to deliver you a VR experience with GearVR. If you're in the Android camp already and considering a phone upgrade, you'd be crazy not to have this phone on y...
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Note: This article was first published on 8th March.If you thought the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were great smartphones, you'd be delighted to know that Samsung one-upped itself with the brand new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. While they may look similar to their pr...
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Overview, Design & Handling, Display & AudioNote: This article was first published on 8th March.OverviewIf you thought the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were great smartphones, you'd be delighted to know that Samsung one-upped itself with the brand new Galaxy S7...
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We're defining a mid-range range phone as one that costs between £200 (the higher limit of our budget phones chart ) and £400. This price criteria means that our list includes new phones that fit the price bracket, but also flagships from the past year o...
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Samsung's Galaxy S7 smartphones contain a microchip security flaw, uncovered earlier this year, that put tens of millions of devices at risk to hackers looking to spy on their users, researchers told Reuters.The Galaxy 7 and other smartphones made by Sa...
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For several years the benchmark for smartphones was the Apple iPhone, today that has changed with the release of the new Galaxy S7 by Samsung. The device is also taller and wider than before, but not nearly as much as you might expect. And if you want to...
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It's been half a year since we reviewed the Galaxy S7; now it's time to revisit things.Oh how quickly time flies. It's hard to believe that the Galaxy S7 has already been on sale for over six months, as we published our review on March 8 . The GS7 has bee...
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six months onSamsung has likely already sold tens of millions of Galaxy S7s at this point, and now six months on many of them are coming to the same conclusion that I have: the GS7 is still a damn good phone. Although there will always be questions about...
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If you're drawn to Android phones, welcome to an embarrassment of riches. There are so many great phones that it's hard to settle on one for long, because another amazing Android phone comes along every 12 minutes.The new greatest Android handset of all i...
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Sony made headlines at this year's MWC edition by announcing a trio of phones aimed to form a completely new X-line portfolio, bidding adieu to the Z-line that has been shaping its Android strategy for a few years now. Top of the line here is the Xperia...
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A tad better outdoor visibility, Better camera overall, Tighter performance, Very fast charing...
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With a more elegant and palm-friendly chassis, superior camera, and much faster charging, the Galaxy S7 is the clear winner here. On paper the phones are near equals, but when we got down to the details, Samsung's flagship turned out to be better in almos...
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With part one of our Galaxy S7 review, it was clear that the Galaxy S7 was at least a mild improvement to the Galaxy S6 in some ways, but there were still many areas to investigate. At the time, we were in the middle of transitioning to our new 2016 bench...
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We can start with design, where the Galaxy S7 shows quite a bit of resemblance to the Galaxy S6, with clear influence from the Galaxy Note5. Ergonomically the Galaxy S7 is just a step up. The Galaxy S7 edge is really more of the same as well, and I still...
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Think of it as the Galaxy S6...S. The Samsung Galaxy S7 ($672 for 32GB as tested on Verizon Wireless; $699.99 unlocked) looks so much like the Galaxy S6 that you'd be excused for thinking it's not a major upgrade. Rather than reinvent the design like it d...
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Small, for a high-end Android phone, Excellent modem and Wi-Fi performance, Super sharp, bright screen, MicroSD card slot, Waterproof build...
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Not much internal storage, Camera isn't a big jump up from the S6, Carrier bloatware...
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There's nothing radically new about it, but the Samsung Galaxy S7 delivers the best Android smartphone performance in a relatively small package...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a solid upgrade to last year's S6, which featured a high-end look and feel. The new S7 has the same scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass front and back with aluminum frame, this time with a curved and flatter back. The company also opt...
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Water-resistant, Super-sharp AMOLED display, Top-of-the-line processor, Great battery life, High-end glass design...
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When you think about smartphones in general, usually one name comes to mind – Samsung. The tech giant from Seul is known for many amazing products and, amongst the smartphone enthusiasts, it is known mostly for their flagship Galaxy S line. Xiaomi, on the...
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Sony is on an aggressive timeline: it's releasing new phones every 6 months or so, but this time it's different. The Sony Xperia X is one of three new X series smartphones and the change from the Sony Xperia Z naming communicates that there is something...
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At the end of the day, the Sony Xperia X turns out to be a good phone with a beautiful and refined design, while performance is decent in practically every department, but never great. The phone is priced at $550, upper mid-range territory and $150 less t...
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Before you furrow your eyebrows and browse through the features of one of the latest products of Samsung's flagship line of models, the Galaxy S7, thinking that the product is a mere upgrade from the Galaxy S6, behold because this new smartphone from Sams...
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Xiaomi is big in China: the company started by making Apple clones and selling them for super affordable prices, but it has now largely moved past that stage. For quite some time, it's been hard at work to bring a new flagship and recently, it's finally...
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Stylish, beautiful phone, Bright and colorful display, Cheaper than most other flagship phones, Unlike the Mi 5, it is sold in the US and EU, with warranty and full LTE support, Wellbuilt, goodlooking phone, Great, highresolution display, Better camera ex...
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Finally, we'd like to re-emphasize our point from the beginning of this comparison: the Xiaomi Mi 5 might have prices starting from $300 ($340 for the mid-tier 64 gig model and $400 for the 128GB one) in China, but if you import it from your average eBay...
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Last year Samsung dropped the Galaxy S6 while it was designed beautifully and had the power, it didn't have the battery power we wished it had. Coming from the S5 which offered a water-resistant body & expandable storage, it pissed some Galaxy loyalists o...
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The Galaxy S7 is Samsung's stab at a 2016 flagship, following the very well received Galaxy S6 . It's facing some incredibly stiff competition again this year, with LG's module-driven G5 and HTC's polished-to-perfection HTC 10, but Samsung has always held...
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The Galaxy S7 isn't perfect, but I think Samsung has gotten closer to perfection than anyone else. There are very few things to complain about here, and most of those complaints are only going to bother a very small portion of potential buyers, like folks...
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In the Android world, we follow a familiar release cycle when it comes to flagship smartphones, mostly centered around the two major trade shows, MWC and IFA. This year, Samsung and LG were first out of the gate with their respective flagship offerings be...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have been out on the market for quite some time now. They are both great handsets ( currently among the best ), and you may be having a hard time trying to decide which one is worth your hard-earned cash. We are here to p...
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If ever there was a favorable moment in time to be in the market for a high-end, it's got to be right now. It certainly feels like the flagships of the day are more polished than ever before. HTC's newly released 10 , along with Samsung's slightly older...
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Substantive design, Nononsense software, Very fast and accurate fingerprint scanner, Impressive system performance, Attractive, unisex design, Great outdoor display visibility, Outstanding camera with quick auto focus...
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Honestly, with these two you can't go wrong. Sure, we prefer the no-nonsense approach that HTC took with the Sense interface of the 10, and that does mean even better performance, but we can't fault anybody for their preferences. Preferences that might di...
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greenbot.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:28
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I've now spent about three weeks with Samsung's newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7. Like any experience with a new smartphone, it has its benefits and drawbacks, its features and its quirks. You may have read a few weeks ago that I'm planning on st...
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The biggest selling point for the Galaxy S7 after having used it for several weeks is not the phone itself, but the Gear VR headset that came with a lot of early sales. Even for $99, it's a great accessory to your smartphone.WIN A GEAR VR!I'll be doing a...
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How does adding the Sprint network change the experience of one of the best Android phones around?By now, most of us know the story on the Galaxy S7 . Samsung really doubled down on everything that made its 2015 flagships great, while fixing a few of the...
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As has been the case when we look at carrier-customized versions of this phone, the best part about them is that you get nearly the same great experience of using a Galaxy S7 no matter what. But of course that also means that subtle changes to the experie...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a great smartphone that shoppers need to consider when upgrading in 2016. The beautiful design, amazing display and ease of use may even tempt some iPhone owners.Couple the upgraded features with a Samsung Gear VR and you have tem...
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You can say that the Galaxy series of smartphones is the company's direct answer to the Apple's iPhone – but there's always more that. Especially with the Galaxy S7, which I think is one of the best Android phones available – why? Read on and find out.The...
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Lovely screen, Top notch camera, Premium design...
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Fingerprint magnet...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 improves upon the already great Galaxy S6 in every way. Undoubtedly one of the best Android smartphones available...
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by Linus 16 hours ago 861 views3When it comes to the high-end smartphones, they usually cost a lot. But what if there is a device that challenges the concept of it. Meet the Xiaomi Mi5, the phone that costs as twice as less as the Samsung Galaxy S7. Can i...
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One of the biggest upgrades to Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge line-up is the battery, with Samsung managing to add a battery that is 18% and 40% larger than the predecessors respectively. Both handsets scored highly in their respective reviews, bu...
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Huge crowds lined up for Samsung Galaxy S7 ( Amazon ) and Galaxy S7 edge ( Amazon ) smartphones because it is literally the best smartphone they ever made. Not only do they look amazing, Samsung brought back the microSD card slot. But arguably its most im...
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In movies, sequels are hard to crack. Not only do they have to continue the storyline, but also expand upon it so as to engage both the old and new viewers alike. That explains why we have some really successful movie franchises which are box office block...
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Stylish looks, waterproof build, Gorgeous display, Impressive snappers, Fluid performance, Good battery life...
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Fingerprint magnet, Suffers from heating issues, A pricey affair...
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Samsung releases the newest in their Galaxy S line every Spring, and thus far in the history of modern smartphones Samsung has only released one size at a time. This year they're changing that up by releasing two Galaxy S7 devices at the same time, one wi...
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Ultra classy build, Amazing screen, Quality, high-resolution sound output, Phenomenal camera and software, TouchWiz is simply a joy to use anymore, and it's packed full of features to boot, Instantaneous fingerprint recognition, Best overall performance o...
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Speaker on the body is pretty mediocre, Battery life is less than stellar, Insanely slippery, It's all glass, you don't want to drop it...
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The Galaxy S7 is easily among the best phones Samsung has ever made, and absolutely among the top tier of what you should consider buying on the high-end market right now, the Galaxy S7 is nothing but a great choice all around. As with anything that do...
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We've been using the best Android smartphone on America's largest operator for a month. Here's what we've found ...Not every Samsung Galaxy S7 is created equal. OK, they're mostly created equal. That is, you're going to get the same hardware no matter whi...
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Verizon is still the largest mobile operator in the United States. You don't get to be that by not doing a lot of things right. And like the other U.S. operators, that means Verizon's going to do things how Verizon wants to. Bloatware, for sure. App that...
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Last year, Samsung's array of flagships were some of the best handsets to be released, and possibly the best Android phones. They had used the firm's own Exynos 7420 processor, which was what allowed the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note 5 to shine a...
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It's clear that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best device that Samsung has ever made. Of course, that's not so much of an accomplishment as much as there would be something significantly wrong if that wasn't the case. After all, a new flagship should be be...
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We can't decide if the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are incredibly easy or incredibly hard to review. They get so many things right that it's easy to sing their praises, but because they're so good and polished, lacking the kinds of gimmicks that used to define...
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When it comes to technology, especially the fast-paced advancement of mobile technology, design cycles are often based on either innovation or iteration. Sometimes it's a blend of both, but often times, like Intel's tick-tock silicon design process, it ma...
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There's so much to love here — but that can't keep me from putting down this phone.One of the cool things about a major phone launch is watching as the Android Central editors all draw their own conclusions from personal experiences. We generally agree on...
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I love what the Galaxy S7 is capable of. I love the way it behaves in the Gear VR. I love the consistently amazing photos I get from it. I love the way the battery crushes what the S6 was capable of, getting me 14 hours of use consistently on Verizon Wire...
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Pocketnow.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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What makes a Galaxy phone a Galaxy phone? Samsung has been in a state of transition, trying to nail down a brand identity. In the past, making the features and price argument, that strategy stumbled with the Galaxy S5. Last year's Galaxy S6 was a bold mov...
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Attractive build, Powerful internals, Fantastic low light camera performance, IP68 water resistant...
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Slippery when moist, Fingerprint smudges galore, Headphone audio a step back from GS6...
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To answer the question posed at the top of this review, this year's Galaxy phones present us with the most complete vision yet of what a Galaxy phone should be. Nearly every issue we had with the Galaxy S6 has been addressed, and most everything we lik...
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91mobiles.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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“The camera on the latest Samsung's flagship manages to impress us with its performance across all conditions”Smartphones have become our go-to shooting options, however even after all these years, the image quality offered by Apple iPhones (related read:...
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Exploring new worlds? Faster SoC, bigger battery, better camera, premium display, and great design. The S-class from Samsung signifies excellence and our expectations are correspondingly high. Usually these are also fulfilled, but the Galaxy S7 has some w...
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very sophisticated chassis with excellent build quality and stability, very good performance, great display, expandable storage, IP68 certification, good camera, accurate GPS module...
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TouchWiz does not use all features of Android 6.0, slippery rear cover, slight throttling under load, only micro-USB 2.0, no USB-C, no MHL, no DisplayPort, infrared transmitter was waived, PWM, high price...
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While the Samsung Galaxy S6 with its new metal chassis was a revolution for Samsung's flagship device, the new Galaxy S7 is more of an evolution. Samsung respects the customer's wishes and brings back some features like the memory expansion as well as the...
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Hey there everyone! My name is Mark. You might have seen me floating around here lately, so I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I make videos! I hope you like videos. If you've never seen any of my other content, go give it a look. I think you'...
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The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge come into 2016 with a rather tremendous amount of baggage in the eyes of the phone enthusiasts of the world. Many viewed Samsung's move to sealed batteries, non-expandable storage, a non-waterproof design, and glass backs as open...
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Display Samsung has had the best smartphone displays in the business since, give or take, the Galaxy Note 3. They still do, even if you don't hear that praise being sung so often these days (mostly because it's just a given anymore), Quality Samsung's pho...
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Speed The Snapdragon 820 version of the S7 feels no quicker than an S6 on Marshmallow. Really. It's noticeable. It's also noticeably slower than the Exynos variant. I have my suspicions about this, see them in the performance section...
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The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will invite controversy by their very existence. Samsung could serve up the S7 at half the price and with half the bloat and people would still be making TouchWiz jokes like it was 2012. That's life when you're the most popular A...
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From plastic in 2014 to glass and metal in 2015, last year saw the biggest revolution in Samsung's mobile portfolio since the launch of the first Galaxy S itself. The Galaxy S6 family was certainly a looker and sought to address many concerns users had ov...
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Perfected design, IP68 protection, Great display, Excellent battery life, Reliable fingerprint sensor, Stellar performance, Improved software experience, Impressive low light camera, Excellent connectivity and hardware options, Expandable storage makes a...
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Below average speaker, Aggressive display brightness requires managing, Camera has increased noise reduction, Glass build is a fingerprint magnet...
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At the end of the microUSB era, Samsung shows us what could be the perfect smartphone and addresses last year's user concerns by increasing the battery and bringing back microSD card expansion in a water resistant body...
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droid-life.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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In 2015, Samsung finally took design seriously. By doing so, they created a line-up of Galaxy S and Note phones that featured metal frames and glass panels with jewel-like appearances, on top of next-level specs. The S6 series, along with the Note 5, were...
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The Galaxy S7 is a really easy phone to recommend. It has everything you could want in a phone, including fixes for all of last year's troublesome areas. But should you go out and buy one? That depends. Are you on a 2-year old phone or one of HTC's fr...
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Despite being one of the world's biggest Android manufacturers, Samsung — like most OEMs these days — has been feeling the burn of shrinking market share and declining sales. Although last year's Samsung Galaxy S6 signaled a major shift for Samsung in the...
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Fast performance, Best display on the market, Great camera, Water resistant, Wireless charging, Unrivaled build quality...
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Can't use SD card for internal storage, Not-so-great battery life, Terrible speaker quality, Expensive...
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Samsung's kitchen sink approach to both hardware and software has been refined over the years with the S7 being the successful culmination of all those years of R&D. Samsung has made improvements to answer some of the most glaring shortcomings found in la...
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The two latest smartphones in Samsung's Galaxy lineup, the S7s, have arrived. In an effort to become “the smartphone to buy” before Apple releases their next model, Samsung released these with a lot of fanfare. This included special promotions by various...
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For the second year in a row now, Samsung launches a duo of flagship smartphones clad in metal and glass. This time around, the...
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Ergonomic design, Waterproof, Superior display, Bleeding edge hardware, Fingerprint scanner, Wireless charging, Unique design with leather back and slight curve, Bigger screen, Userreplaceable blattery, Cheaper...
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There are two reasons why you might be interested in comparing these two handsets. You either own an LG G4 and are interested in upgrading to one of this year's heavy hitters, or are looking for a new phone and are wondering whether it's a good idea to sh...
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Didn't have time to get through our 4,000-plus word review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge ? No problem. Here's what you need to know: We like them. A lot. The S7 in particular feels like a refined version of the already-great S6, with an easier-to-h...
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Improved style and ergonomics, Top-tier performance, Beautiful screen, It's (mostly) waterproof...
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Camera can be a mixed bag, Slightly underwhelming battery, SIM/microSD tray is flimsy...
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Another year, another Galaxy S. While the new S7 isn't as dramatic a departure for Samsung as the S6 was, it benefits immensely from a year's worth of refinement. It's more powerful, not to mention even more beautiful than the S6, but Samsung hasn't a...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is for those seeking the finest Android handset money can buy — and nothing less. This phone represents the pinnacle of hardware design, engineering, and manufacturing from the company often considered to be Apple's most formidable r...
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I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S7 to anyone who can afford it. It's that good. The hardware borders on perfection with its design, materials, and build quality. Toss in extras like waterproofing and that's just icing on the cake. The GS7 has a fantastic s...
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bitbitbyte.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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It's been just shy of two weeks since we received our Galaxy S7 from T-Mobile U.S. Over the last couple weeks, a couple of the “wait and see” features we talked about in our initial impressions article can now be turned into fully formed thoughts — things...
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Review: Samsung's latest flagship phone corrects the biggest problem with last year's Galaxy S6, but is it an early contender for best mobile of 2016? Here's our full S7 review.The Samsung Galaxy S6 impressed us enough last year to win o...
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Brilliant screen, Gorgeous design, Expandable storage, Strong camera, Top performance...
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Feature fails, Lacklustre quick charging...
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Samsung's Galaxy S7 fixes the main problem of the excellent Galaxy S6, namely the lack of expandable storage, while tweaking other elements such as the gorgeous design to make them even better. The result is a very good flagship phone, although not quite...
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Building a smartphone that beats the Galaxy S6 has likely been Samsung’s biggest challenge so far. How do you improve upon an already stellar design and one of the best smartphone cameras on the market? You build the Galaxy S7.With its curved glass back...
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Samsung's smartphone lineup was turning into a joke just two years ago when it launched the Galaxy S5 with its flimsy plastic form factor, but when sales started falling, it finally listened to our cries for big improvements. And boy, are we glad it did.G...
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Galaxy S7 - left; Galaxy S6 right Galaxy S7 - right; Galaxy S6 left Galaxy S7 - left; Galaxy S6 right Galaxy S7 - left; Galaxy S6 right Galaxy S7 - left; Galaxy S6 right With sales of its flagship S line going downhill ever since the Galaxy S4, Samsung o...
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Here's the thing about smartphones: they are a lot better when they have big screens. Virtually everything we do with smartphones is enhanced by a larger display: messaging, playing games, watching video, reading articles, browsing the web, you name it. A...
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Excellent design and build quality, Excellent camera, Reliable battery life, Fast performance...
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New software features miss more than hit, Too many preloaded apps, Finish is slippery...
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More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Samsung fucks up. A lot. Snooping smart TVs, insane VR demos—you name it. Even its most cherished gadget—the Galaxy smartphone—has seen its share of flaws. But with the seventh iteration of the Galaxy S, Samsung inches ever closer to a perfect smartphone...
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If you haven't moved over to the dark phablet side yet, and are still into compact, easy to handle and carry handsets, there's barely a rivalry more important than that of Samsung's new Galaxy S7 flagship, and Apple's finest, the iPhone 6s. The phones ar...
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Rapid autofocusing camera technology, Premium waterproof chassis, Tons of builtin functionality, Perfected design and user experience, 3D Touch input, Premier app ecosystem...
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Released half a year after the iPhone 6s, the Samsung Galaxy S7 has many superior features, as can be expected. While looks are subjective, it does sport a larger screen in a chassis that is not much bigger than the iPhone, though the latter is still easi...
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macworld.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Samsung's latest flagship devices are impressive, but are only worth the upgrade if you don't have last year's devices...
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I am facing a predicament here that I'm sure many of my iPhone-reviewing brethren have experienced before: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is merely an incremental update over its predecessor, which makes it hard to justify the upgrade considering the Galaxy S6 was...
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Metal-and-glass chassis is dust and water resistant, 12-megapixel rear-facing camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture offers the best low light performance of any smartphone, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 is fast and powerful and perfect for mobile gamers and multi...
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You'll have to contend with unremovable bloat if you buy this phone through your carrier...
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The Galaxy S7 is a near-perfect Android device, but you should only upgrade if your carrier is offering you a discount...
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I am facing a predicament here that I'm sure many of my iPhone-reviewing brethren have experienced before: The Samsung Galaxy S7 is merely an incremental update over its predecessor, which makes it hard to justify the upgrade considering the Galaxy S6 was...
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Metal-and-glass chassis is dust and water resistant, 12-megapixel rear-facing camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture offers the best low light performance of any smartphone, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 is fast and powerful and perfect for mobile gamers and multi...
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You'll have to contend with unremovable bloat if you buy this phone through your carrier...
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The Galaxy S7 is a near-perfect Android device, but you should only upgrade if your carrier is offering you a discount...
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Now that Mobile World Congress 2016 is behind us, it's almost unanimous what phone came out as the biggest winner of mobile's biggest show. Samsung's announcements have always been in grandeur style, almost in excess at times. This same observation got a...
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Water resistant construction with a premium design, Always On Display takes the hassle out of checking out the time, Outstanding lowlight performance with the camera, Substantial improvement to its call quality...
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Body is fingerprint magnet, Display brightness could be higher...
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It's rather tough to say where the Galaxy S7 is positioned in Samsung's fabled history. Without a doubt, last year brought a stunning (and surging) change to the series that wasn't felt prior to the S6. In one fell swoop, Samsung completely altered its re...
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Whether it's a result of market oversaturation or manufacturers releasing new iterations too frequently, it's starting to feel like “this year's smartphone model” isn't all that distinct from “last year's smartphone model.” Sure, phones are getting better...
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Quality build and display, Highend performance, Waterproofing and expandable memory have returned, Great camera...
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Fingerprint sensor isn't very accurate, Doesn't bring much of anything new to the table, Alwayson display needs work...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is the new gold standard for Android phones, but does that mean you should buy it? If you're a Galaxy S6 owner, you can wait until next year's iteration. But for Android newcomers or those currently holding onto older models, it's wo...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a modest masterpiece of restraint. While the 5.1-inch flagship smartphone is not a great leap-frog over the technological past, Samsung has pushed nearly every design and software feature a few steps closer to mobile perfection.It...
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Smart design with a quality feel, Excellent camera, Stunning screen, Great performance, Virtually waterproof...
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Too easy to scratch, Annoying SIM card glitch...
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Samsung Galaxy S7 is a modest masterpiece of restraint. While the 5.1-inch flagship smartphone is not a great leap-frog over the technological past, Samsung has pushed nearly every design and software feature a few steps closer to mobile perfection.It is...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are beautifully well-executed smartphones, worthy flagships from one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers. The changes from last year's S6 lines are incremental, but the fixes and upgrades are in all the right...
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Waterproof, highresolution screen, wellconsidered physical and software UI...
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Confusing outofbox experience, expensive and carrierdependent, hardcoded navigation buttons...
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Over the past couple of years, Android phones have been gaining in power and sophistication, and the Samsung S7 series is pretty much the state of the art. The physical package is right: top-end build quality, waterproofing, switches in the right place, l...
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Just like last year, Samsung revealed their new flagship at the MWC in Barcelona. Luckily, only a couple of days after the official announcement of the devices, we managed to get our hands on them and started working on our full in-depth reviews. The firs...
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microSD slot, waterproof (IP68) and heart-rate sensor, Improvements in the design – rounded edges and less protruding camera, Super AMOLED display with QHD resolution, high brightness, outstanding constrast ratio and accurate colors, Good sound quality an...
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The screen uses PWM to regulate the brightness, Lacks Quick Charge 3.0 and no USB-C port...
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The quality of a flagship device isn't measured by the visual changes it got from the previous generation, but rather the improvements and new features it brings to the table. Keeping this in mind, we can say that the comparison between the Galaxy S6 and...
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The Galaxy S6 pioneered a bold new design for Samsung's flagship phones, thanks to its luxurious glass-and-metal design. But to get there, Samsung had to sacrifice beloved features, such as microSD expansion and water resistance, that had been key compone...
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Better battery with vastly improved standb, Smoot, snappy performanc, Superfast autofocu, microSD card slot and waterproofing are bac, Smoothe, more seductive body...
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No USB-, TouchWiz still a little fiddl, Too much carrier bloat...
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If the S6 brought premium design to Samsung's flagship phones, the Galaxy S7 refines and combines those trend-setting good looks with all the features you really wanted from the phones that came before it. The S7's camera is faster and better in low light...
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After years of trafficking in plastic flagships, the glass-and-metal Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge proved Samsung still knew how to make jaw-dropping phones. Ah, but there was a rub -- a few of them, in fact. The expandable memory slots were gone. Neither phone w...
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Improved style and ergonomics, Toptier performance, Beautiful screen, It's (mostly) waterproof!...
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Camera can be a mixed bag, Slightly underwhelming battery, SIM/MicroSD tray is flimsy...
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This year's Galaxy S7 Edge is what Samsung's Edge family should have been all along. It combines first-rate horsepower (minus the occasional hiccup) with a gorgeous display, all wrapped in a comfortable, attractive package. The thing is, the Edge's bi...
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Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:29
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Samsung SSNHZ 0.00 % is that slightly awkward boy who's been studying very hard in school. The Galaxy S7, which arrives in stores this week, is his first solid A.Yep, Samsung just moved to the head of the smartphone class.Would you be disappointed by buyi...
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For some time now, Samsung has been the dominant player in the Android space, especially at the high end of the market. From the Galaxy S2 onwards, Samsung has been able to ride the wave of the smartphone industry's growth without much disruption. Samsung...
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The first place we can start is design, and here we can see that the Galaxy S7 is decidedly an evolution of the Galaxy S6's ID. However, pretty much every sharp edge has been rounded out to make the device more comfortable in the hand. The device has also...
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thegamescouts.com Updated: 2016-10-21 03:29:30
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The two biggest phones of the year have launched: the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Whether you're a Samsung user looking to upgrade, or an Apple apologist looking to jump ship and join the other side, there's no denying that Samsung's new flagship, the...
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Samsung has announced the latest Galaxy S7 4G+ and S7 edge 4G+. Here's 8 things that you should know about the new flagship smartphones.There is only the Galaxy S7 in 5.1 inch and the Galaxy S7 edge in 5.5 inch with dual curved edges. No plus sizes for no...
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If CES is the party deck of the mobile technology world, Mobile World Congress is the engine room. It's where the world's carriers meet infrastructure vendors and telecom ministers, and Very Serious Business takes place. Handset makers from the top tier t...
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Three big companies, three flagship phones, three very different target markets and design theories.The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are the most ambitious. The company is both aiming at the general smartphone market as it's evolved and hoping to...
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What a difference a year makes. Samsung has revealed its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge phone and you're in for a treat. Building on its experience, Samsung has refined the industrial design of the Galaxy S line to offer what many of its customers were clam...
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Samsung's Galaxy S8 is primed to be one of the biggest phones of the year. But at prices that reach all the way up to $850, you'd be forgiven for wanting to wait on it. That means its a good time to look at one of the hottest phones of last year, the Gala...
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The Galaxy S8 is a phone that catches the eye. The star of the show is its tall, bezel-less display that looks mesmerizing. Complemented with the slight curves and the edge functionality that give the phone a character, the S8 is a looker. The thing is t...
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Superb bezelless screen, Liberating 64 GB of storage microSD, Slightly better camera, Slightly better battery life, Cool accessories, DeX dock, Still a great camera, Still a great smartphone allaround, Much better price...
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So let's draw the line and look at the price difference between the two. The Galaxy S7 comes with one big advantage: a considerably lower price. You can currently get the S7 for $20 over 24 months on Verizon, while the S8 costs $28 over the same 24-month...
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Samsung's Galaxy S7 is one of the most popular Android phones. In part, that's because of its very good performance and excellent camera. Another key factor is the stunning glass and metal design. Well, when it comes to the design and looks, Samsung has...
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We take away two things about the S7 and the new A5 after using both for a while: these are two very good phones, but they are also different in more ways than is apparent by just looking at the two from aside.Yes, both have a refined, modern design with...
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The Galaxy S7 Edge (left) and Galaxy S7 (right).The Galaxy S7 Edge (left) and Galaxy S7 (right).Other than the screens, the two devices are identical.Samsung changed the glass shape a bit this yearit now curves in around the edge, giving it lots of light-...
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Just like last year, in 2016 Samsung brings out not just one, but two new flagship-phones: the flat-screened Galaxy S7 and the curved S7 edge, which has a bigger screen this time around. The two are practically identical when you look under the hood: equ...
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Last year, we wondered: why did Samsung even make two phones that are nearly identical?insertAdIframe('ad_56e2c89d23e91' '//s-cdn.phonearena.com/banners/dfp/300x250_oo3.1.html' 300, 250);This year, there is more of a difference between the S7 and S7 Edg...
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When it comes to flagship smartphones, consumers certainly don't suffer from a lack of choice, but on the flip side, with so many great options available, it is quite difficult to select which device is best suited for you. In today's comparison, we pit t...
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It's hard to say what was the most important event of the year 2016 in smartphones, but Google's direct entry in the phone market with its Pixel lineup of phones that replaced the enthusiast-minded Nexus series was certainly one of them. With the Google...
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Solid design, Latest version of Android on board, promise to get updates on day one, Welloptimized, smoothperforming Android, Camera captures great stills and video, excellent dynamics, Very good battery life, Premium eyecatching glass design, Water resis...
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At the end of the day, it's clear that the Google Pixel is a surprisingly solid phone, especially considering that it's a first-generation product.The Galaxy S7, though, has both this and a much more affordable price tag. In the months since it launched i...
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There are only two phone companies that can sell $600+ flagships in the millions of units, and that is why the comparisons between the new Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung's top-shelf Galaxy S7 is bound to be intriguing. Apple upgraded the iPhone 7 with more f...
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Futureproof wide color display with active color management, Excellent outdoor visibility, Faster performance, Stereo speakers, Fastest wired and wireless charging in the category, Dual Pixel tech is a focusing king, More affordable, with cheaper storage...
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If the Galaxy S7 was expecting an easy fight against the “same old” iPhone 7, it is in for a surprise. Apple managed to pull ahead in staples like battery life, color presentation, outdoor visibility, and audio prowess – in fact, most departments that are...
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CamerasThe 12MP rear camera is a downgrade in resolution but it takes simply stunning photos and video by camera phone standards. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus also have 12MP rear cameras, and I've yet to hear anyone complain about them. The new Sony dual pix...
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Stunning designs, great displays, unique look, fast, has microSD card slot, excellent cameras, supports VR.
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Glass front and back means you'll need a good case, plenty of carrier bloatware...
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Samsung and Oculus think they have successfully transformed the Galaxy S7 into a portable entertainment platform for your face.The jump from niche techy gadget to consumer-ready product isn't an easy one to make, but that's exactly what Samsung is trying...
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Samsung vs. iPhone, Nexus vs. Lumia. It's time to find out who makes the best smartphone camera.Recently a new smartphone waltzed onto the scene, throwing a gauntlet to the ground: we have the best smartphone camera, Samsung said. There are already some e...
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In Android Police's latest video, we take you on a comparative journey or, as it is known in the YouTube parlance, a versus. The Galaxy S7 may be a smaller, more expensive phone than the OnePlus 3, that much is true. But if you're in the unlocked device m...
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It's all about the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus this week, with the two highly anticipated smartphones making their way to consumers in a few days. Those who own their predecessors may be contemplating an upgrade, and some who aren't looking for t...
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Arguably the biggest criticism of last year's Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge was the measly battery size, which – coupled with the fact that it was the first Galaxy S handset where the battery was non-removable – meant you needed to have a power source near...
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Samsung vs. iPhone, Nexus vs. Lumia. It's time to find out who makes the best smartphone camera.Recently a new smartphone waltzed onto the scene, throwing a gauntlet to the ground: we have the best smartphone camera, Samsung said. There are already some e...
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Apple's iPhone 7 Plus vs the Google Pixel. These three take top honors in the smartphone camera competition. Now it's time to see which one comes out on top. Each one of these has certain benefits. Depending on the type of photogr...
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Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge offer a veritable greatest hits list of smartphone features: They combine the looks of the company's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge with the waterproof design and expandable storage of the Galaxy S5 to make two beautiful and durable...
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Smartphones are essential for most of us. For the best results, you need a top cell phone carrier, too...
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PageSmartphones are an important part of our lives right now, we use them to communicate with our loved ones, but also for watching videos, listening to music, visiting Facebook and even as a payment tool (Apple Pay and Android Pay). But, while we all c...
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topnewreview.com Updated: 2018-04-06 08:47:29
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0 Best Android phone ever? At first glance, Samsung's Galaxy S7 looks almost unchanged from 2015's S6. For several reasons, however, it's actually a significant upgrade. Perhaps the most important is the microSD card slot, which lets you add up to 128...
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After what feels like an inordinately long wait, many versions of the Galaxy S7 have received their Android 8.0 Oreo update. Considering that the phone launched back on Android 6.0 marshmallow, Oreo is the final major platform update for this line, brin...
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Smartphone photography has come a long way over the years. It doesn't matter if you have the Samsung Galaxy S7 , HTC 10 , or a OnePlus 3 – the smartphone you use can typically take decent shots. The fixed focal length on most smartphones allow you to capt...
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Certainly one of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics market are smartphone. This is due to the fact that they have long since moved from the category of simple “dialers” in universal solutions for business and pleasure. Judge for your...
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hw4all.com Updated: 2019-11-14 15:02:44
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Certainly one of the fastest growing segments of the consumer electronics market are smartphone. This is due to the fact that they have long since moved from the category of simple “dialers” in universal solutions for business and pleasure...
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High tech products just keep getting better and better. This year was an especially wonderful year for impressive devices of all different types. So here are just a few of the most popular tech devices from 2016.Smartphones, very popular tech devices, rea...
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