You can endlessly look at three things in your life. The first is how the fire burns, the second is how the water flows and, finally, how people argue, what is it better iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S7. So we decided to approach this issue with all its scrupulousness. Therefore, let's analyze their characteristics and decide which is better - iPhone or Samsung. So, let's begin.
To begin with, let's pay attention to such a difference, and this is perhaps the strongest difference between the two smartphones - completely different operating systems.
The iPhone 7 is known to have IOS. IOS is not available in any smartphones, except for the "iPhone" series and belongs to Apple. 7 "iPhone" installed latest version iOS, namely iOS 10.
The Samsung Galaxy S 7 currently has Android 6.1 "Marshmallow", which is updated to the latest seventh Android "Nougat".
Let's move on to the advantages of iOS
- Security
In my opinion, here, of course, "iPhone" wins, since indeed security and Apple are synonyms. The company strictly enforces APP STORE censorship. The iOS platform is well protected from DDos attacks.
- Nice interface
Here, of course, it all depends on taste, but the iPhone interface is simple, convenient and most importantly functional. People just want to get pleasure and maximum opportunities from their device, and therefore the iPhone, like no one else, meets the needs.
- Family access
For an advanced family, the Family Sharing feature will come in handy. Everything is simple here - an account in APP STORE can be linked to 3 Apple devices, respectively, you will have to pay for content only once.
Benefits of Android OS
- Large number of widgets
Widgets are icons that you can use to quickly access specific application or any function of the phone. For example: by simply placing an icon on the desktop, you will increase the functionality at the same time, and you can also decorate the desktop in a creative and tasteful way.
- Free access to applications from third-party sources
Although security is questioned here, a confident user can always find a catch in a low-quality application and bypass it. But it is the free access of applications and their large number that speaks of great competition, and competition gives rise to a high quality of applications. In other words, you can download any quality content, the main thing is not to be lazy and just devote more time to finding the program you need.
- Flash support
Apple ditched Flash when Google, on the other hand, introduced its own version of the Flash player. Many sites use this technology.
Let's move on to a review of the flagships themselves.
What you need to know before purchasing these devices.
Price
The iPhone 7 became available in Russia in early September 2016 and, on average, the price was 74,990 rubles.
But Samsung Galaxy S 7, its main competitor, was released earlier and announced in Russia in March 2016 - the price was 49,990 rubles.
Screen
IPhone 7
- Screen diagonal 4.7 - inches
- Resolution 750 x 1334 pixels
- Tim matrix IPS
- Contrast Ratio 1400: 1
- Number of colors - 16.78 million
- Oleophobic coating - yes
- Scratch resistant glass - yes.
Samsung Galaxy S 7
- Screen diagonal 5.1 inches
- Resolution 2560x1440 pixels
- Matrix type Super AMOLED
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- The number of colors is 16.78 million colors.
- Oleophobic coating - yes
- Scratch resistant glass - yes (Corning Gorilla Glass 4).
The screen is one of the most visible and significant advantages of these two flagships.
Samsung has a larger screen and more contrast thanks to the Super AMOLED matrix type, while the iPhone has a more pleasant and smoother color gamut thanks to the IPS matrix type, which provides unique and accurate pixelation.
CPU
iPhone 7
- Processor model - 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion with additional M10 processor. Frequency 4 cores. Graphic type(6 cores)
- Processor frequency - 2.23 GHz
- Random access memory (ROM) - 2 GB
- Permanent memory (RAM) 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
- Memory card slot - missing
Samsung Galaxy S 7
- CPU Model Exynos 8890 Octa
- Graphics Accelerator Mali-T880 MP12
- Processor architecture: Cortex-A53 (4 cores) and additional. Common Frequency 1.6GHz, 64-bit.
- Processor frequency 2.3 GHz
- RAM (ROM) 4 GB
- Permanent memory (RAM) 32 GB
- Memory card slot - present, microSDXC microSDHC, microSD up to 200 GB
Camera
The iPhone 7 is equipped with:
12 MP - main camera. Lens aperture f / 1.8. Focal length 28mm and 7MP front camera. Lens aperture f / 2.2. The wider the aperture on the lens, the better the image in dim light. In addition, the iPhone is equipped with a quad-LED flash with LEDs of various colors. Such new technology applied only in the iPhone 7. It is able to adapt to any color temperature in a specific location.
Apple also promises to create a "bokeh" effect on the front camera. In other words, when taking a selfie in portrait mode, the camera will blur the background.
4K video recording allows you to record 60 frames per second. And also the camera has optical stabilization... And, as mentioned above, that the "iPhone" has accurate pixelation and soft anti-aliasing, the output, in turn, produces excellent, high-quality images.
Samsung Galaxy S7 is equipped with:
12 MP main camera. The lens aperture is f / 1.7, with a focal length of 26 mm, and a 5 megapixel front camera with a lens aperture of f / 1.7, 22 mm. The camera also has image stabilization and there is everyone's favorite and well-known LED flash.
But LED flash is present in many smartphones and will not surprise anyone. Video resolution can be set from (640x480 pixels) to (3840x2160), video recording is in Full HD and Full HD format at 60 frames per second. A nice plus was the innovation - autofocus tracking. Even with a sharp and fast movement of the object, the camera will not stop focusing it, from here you get high-quality shots in motion. One of the tricks of the camera is the “selective focus” mode, which takes several pictures with several focusing points, and in the future the user will be able to choose a decent frame himself.
Battery
Everyone knows that all the batteries in Apple smartphones do not hold a charge for a long time. And "iPhone 7" is not a strong exception. The model has a 1980 mAh battery, which does not allow using the flagship for a long time, especially since the device has enough big screen at 4.7 inches. But not everything is so bad, Apple still worked on this problem and experts say that the battery in the new iPhone will allow it to work 2 hours longer.
The battery in the Samsung galaxy s 7 is significantly superior to both the iPhone and its predecessors. Here manufacturers have tried and released a flagship with a battery capacity of 3 thousand mAh. Average working time: 6.30-7 hours of continuous use. In standby mode, the flagship was able to work for 10 days and 2 hours.
Dust and moisture protection
iPhone 7 was diagnosed as dust and moisture resistant. Indeed, it is, it received the IP67 standard, where the first number means protection against dust, and the second - protection against moisture. Not a bad bonus and a trick from Apple. True, IP67 is not the best indicator, in this the 7 loses to the Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S 7 It also received protection against dust and moisture, but already with IP68, which means that it has better protection against moisture than in the 7 "iPhone". The number 8 in this case means that the smartphone can be immersed in water up to 3 meters and stay there for about half an hour and it will continue to function, which cannot be said about the iPhone, the time spent under water is much lower.
Appearance
In general, the appearance of the brand new IPhone 7 has not changed and remained with the same unique design, but there are still both minor and global changes in this model. The length of the external speaker has slightly increased, the horizontal stripes, which provided signal transmission, have disappeared, although the vertical ones have remained unchanged. The model is available in silver, gold and pink, but there are also two unique colors. These are black matte (black) and black glossy (in the official translation - "black onyx"), which underlines the status and good taste of the owner of the phone. True, the disadvantage of the glossy seven, despite the beauty and the top of the design, is the soiled smartphone, it is difficult not to notice the prints after use, especially for a long time.
In addition, Apple even confirms on the official website that the glossy model is more prone to scratches.
And perhaps the main change in the iPhone 7 is the redesigned and new headphone jack, or rather, its absence. Apple ditched the standard 3.5mm audio jack. This caused a lot of controversy. Now comes an adapter for connection wired headphones to the lightning connector.
According to the vice-president of the company, Greg Yosvyak, the sound port has been updated for a long time, the old one is a relic. The company explained this by the fact that to improve the processor and other technical characteristics needed a place. But users did not like this approach, because the adapter can be lost, and, most importantly, because the smartphone does not have a large battery, it will not work to listen to music and charge the flagship at the same time, you will have to choose the lesser of two evils.
By the way, a funny fact is that users say that there is still a headphone jack, you just need to find it and drill a hole in it.
As for the Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung was able to take into account and change the design compared to other models. The front of the gadget, like the iPhone, is closed protective glass oleophobic coating, that is, your screen is protected from drops by a film that repels grease, which allows you to remove prints in a matter of seconds. And also the flagship has a supersensitive sensor, which is nice in our time.
The glass has not undergone any changes - it is still 2D glass with rounded edges. Such glass, firstly, looks very presentable, and, secondly, the smartphone lies more pleasantly in the hand. The front panel elements have not changed either. The Samsung logo, speaker, front camera, proximity sensors and light sensors are also located above the display.
Communication, sensors.
So, let's continue our comparison, the iPhone 7 traditionally has all Apple phones, 1 SIM card (nanoSIM), while the Samsung has 2 SIM cards, but the SIM card tray is hybrid, that is, you will have to choose 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM and one memory card. The difference is also in NFC technology... In the iPhone, NFC only works for Apple Pay, while the Samsung Galaxy S 7 has full NFC and is suitable for contactless payments.
Communication in Iphone 7
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- GLONASS / A-GPS / GPS
- 3G, 4G
Communication in Samsung Galaxy S7
- Wi-Fi11ac
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GSM 900/1800/1900
- GPS / A-GPS
- 3G, 4G (fully supported in RF)
- Contactless payments - yes
Sensors
With some sensors and others - a standard set
IPhone 7 sensors:
- Illumination
- Approximations
- (Touch ID)
- Digital compass
- Gyroscope
- Barometer
- Accelerometer
Samsung Galaxy s 7 sensors
- Illumination
- Approximations
- Fingerprint
- Optical stabilizer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Heart rate
Comparing these indicators, here I would give victory to the "Korean" (Samsung) only thanks to NFC, which can fully function in Russia, and, of course, do not forget about the headphone jack. He is present here, unlike you know from whom.
Well, now, summing up the overall result, I would like to say that there are no comrades in taste and color, but “pencils of different colors taste the same”. The two top flagships are both very different and very similar to each other. In terms of their functionality, current smartphones, and even more so the eternal competitors Samsung and iPhone, do not differ much. But let's figure it out and summarize, "Which is better?" Let's start with the price. Here, undoubtedly, our friend from Korea wins, why overpay 10 thousand for approximately the same functionality?
By operating system- here I would give victory to iPhone: uniqueness, safety, ease of use, everything that a modern person needs.
Based on the camera parameters, you should be guided by what time of day you like to shoot, according to professionals, the camera on the Samsung shoots better during the day, while the camera on the iPhone takes better pictures at night or in the evening.
In terms of the battery, the Samsung undoubtedly wins, albeit by a small margin.
But in fact, nowadays, when everyone has a portable charger, the battery charge does not play a big role. Another small disadvantage for the iPhone is that Apple Pay contactless payment services are not yet widely used in Russia.
And, finally, for those who like a phone with large display- I would still advise you to take the Samsung galaxy s7, although the iPhone has prepared the iPhone 7+, which is not inferior in terms of display.
So, if the price of the iPhone does not bite for you and does not hit the family budget and you are a business person, I would advise you to take a personalized one because of the security of IOS and because of the status, well, I advise you to take the Samsung Galaxy S7 and forget about all sorts of problems ... In any case, you will not have to regret the purchase, no matter what choice you make. After the comparisons made, I think you have decided which is better - iPhone or Samsung Galaxy.
Despite the Galaxy S8 being the most talked about, demand for Apple's iPhone 7 is not falling. Therefore, it will be logical to talk about what should you choose - an apple device or a "Korean"?
In our opinion, the choice is obvious - the theme of the site is this :) But let's make a small comparison and explain why the Galaxy S8 is a good buy and why is it better than the iPhone 7? Go!
Bezel-less screen - iPhone doesn't have that
Keeping the standard dimensions, but stretching the screen to the entire front body is an ingenious decision on the part of Samsung, isn't it? Note that very often there have been rumors that Apple plans to use the same technology in its future smartphones, but so far there is no slightest confirmation of these rumors.
If in S8 the screen occupies more than 90% of the entire front panel, then in iPhone 7 the screen takes up no more than 2/3 of the space.
Unlocking your smartphone
But here, perhaps, parity. The iPhone has a classic button on the front of the device and a fingerprint scanner is built into it.
Galaxy S8 has moved the scanner to back part smartphone and placed it almost next to the camera - very much. But at the same time, they added the ability to unlock by scanning the retina of your eye - and this is a revolutionary solution.
Fast charging
An excellent thing that gives the South Korean company's flagship 100 points ahead of the iPhone.
An iPhone takes an awful long time to charge by modern standards. Spending about 2 hours on a full charge is very painful. Galaxy S8 in this sense is much nicer - getting almost 50% of the charge in half an hour, it's worth a lot.
Wireless charger
An additional point to the previous comparison - the S8 supports Qi and PMA adapters. Of course, with wired charging, you can charge your smartphone faster, but the wireless option is really convenient. With regards to Apple, apparently, the corporation plans to still make it in the iPhone 8, but at the moment, the iPhone is an option wireless charging cannot boast.
Two SIM card slots
While Apple is thinking, Samsung has been doing it for a long time. For many, support for two SIM cards is a huge plus.
Yes, in the Galaxy S8 there are still small restrictions - you can use either two SIM cards (but without a memory card), or one SIM card + memory card. But you must admit, it is better to have a choice than to get just one SIM card slot and that's it - this is exactly how it happens in the iPhone.
Apple, in turn, is unlikely to ever install two slots, since it aims to maximize the benefits. In America, everyone buys a smartphone with a contract with an operator. That is, the iPhone will work with only one operator at a certain rate - and this is one of the reasons why the installation of the second slot will not occur in the new products from the apple corporation.
USB Type-C or Lighting?
Micro USB technology is starting to become obsolete, so Type-C is perfect solution Samsung. You can transfer data from PC to smartphone at tremendous speed due to support for USB 3.1 version. iPhone 7 is far from such indicators, since it only supports version 2.0.
In addition, Apple is openly trying to cash in on its customized accessories. And you need to buy them, because with third-party USB accessories in the iPhone 7 will not work.
The presence of a 3.5 mm jack
There is no standard connector in the iPhone 7, which is why you have to use third-party adapters if the standard cord that comes with the kit breaks down. The S8 has a 3.5mm jack. Therefore, if a standard cord breaks down, it will not be difficult to go to the store and buy any headset - it is guaranteed to work. In addition, the S8 allows you to work with data sync and charge your device at the same time. In the case of the apple product, adapters are needed again.
Pay by phone
Yes, both Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 allow you to "enter" card data into the device and use your smartphone for cashless payments in stores. However, Samsung Pay has one very important advantage - you can pay with it absolutely anywhere (any terminal is suitable).
Apple Pay, in turn, cannot boast of this. IPhone needs special terminals with support contactless payment... This is not to say that these are some kind of unique terminals - they are found more and more often. But at the same time, the Galaxy S8 is more convenient because you don't need to worry about it at all.
Outcome
In this article, we did not consider such things as:
- Which is better - iOS or Android?
- Who faster processor, more memory and who scores a lot of "parrots" in synthetic tests.
Just because it's not that important. Both smartphones work as quickly as possible - the user does not have to think about it. But based on what we have listed, the Galaxy S8 outperforms its competitor in many ways.
Therefore, you need to either buy a new product from Samsung, or expect the iPhone 8, which should either catch up with the current South Korean flagship, or surpass it. If the new generation iPhone does not show any innovations to its potential buyers, then it does not even make sense to consider it as a purchase.
P.S. What do you think? Which is better - Samsung S8 or iPhone 7? Write in the comments. Well, support the position with "like", let each "+1" say that Galaxy is the best mobile device in 2017!
Until recently, the release of the eighth generation flagship smartphone from Samsung was only discussed on the network, and today the new Galaxy went on sale in Canada and some other countries. Of course, it will not do without comparison with the Apple iPhone 7. But how else: these two giants are leaders, just one prefers to use as an OS - Android, and the second is a monopoly of its own operating system - iOS. But now is not about that: the main goal of this review will be a test of the photo capabilities of the flagships. After all, some users pay a lot of attention to photographic capabilities; already at the presentation, many became interested in this issue. So, Samsung Galaxy S8 + vs. Apple iPhone 7 Plus: Which One Is The Best Photographer?
Technical specifications
Until recently, the iPhone 7 Plus was the performance leader, if Antutu is to be believed. There he scored more than 180 thousand points. The new Galaxy S8 is ahead of the Apple gadget, gaining more than 200 thousand. Perhaps, it is only by this parameter that gadgets can be indirectly compared. The fact is that the final performance is achieved by operating systems, and they are different in smartphones: the hardware in the Apple is always a little weaker, and the OS is more optimized.
Let's compare photo opportunities
As soon as Huawei began to promote flagships with an outlandish dual-module camera, it became clear to many that dual-module cameras would soon become a trend. As for the latest Apple smartphone, it is also equipped with a dual-module camera. In general, Apple phones of the latest generations were distinguished by good photo capabilities. The camera in the current 7 Plus has slightly improved, and due to the additional module, it became possible to play with photographic effects such as blurring the background.
As for Samsung, it's no secret that in the previous generation of its flagships, the company used a high-aperture module, which is still considered one of the best in the field of mobile photography. And, of course, many wondered: will the new generation camera become a two-module one? But no, Samsung did not chase trends and did not equip their new product with a second module. Besides, in Samsung Galaxy S8 applied the same solution as the predecessor. Recall that it was a 12-megapixel module with f / 1.7 optics, which is made using Dual Pixel technology. Be that as it may, the company announced a number of software improvements that raise the S8, albeit not fundamentally, but still to a new level.
As for the real tests, the result was quite expected. So, S8 and 7 plus showed comparable results in the test, which was carried out under conditions good lighting... Enthusiasts who decided to make a comparison noted that the Samsung flagship loses slightly only in macro mode, as well as in HDR mode when shooting urban objects. Of course, if you remember the advantages of a dual-module camera, it becomes clear that the iPhone is behind the additional "features" such as blurring the background and pseudo-optical zoom, which one Galaxy module will not provide.
But back to the aperture: the main module of the iPhone 7 Plus got f / 1.8, the auxiliary one - 2.8. In the Galaxy S8 +, this setting is still f / 1.7. This means that the advantages of the Samsung creation are in poor lighting conditions. And so it happened, according to the enthusiasts who conducted the test, in low light. new samsung Galaxy will provide better image clarity, bringing more detail when shooting indoors or outdoors. Also, in low light in the pictures taken by Samsung, the colors will be richer.
And since we are talking about photographic capabilities, one cannot fail to mention the front cameras. Nowadays, this parameter is also important, because the front camera is increasingly being used for self-portraits posted on social networks. Permission front camera in Samsung was 8 megapixels, which is one megapixel more than Apple's competitor. But power users have long looked at sensor technology and optical quality without regard to megapixels. And for good reason: despite the lower resolution, Apple takes slightly better pictures. Apple's selfies got slightly richer colors.
Many people regularly ask themselves: iPhone or Samsung, which smartphone should you buy? And if in the early 2010s the answer was known in advance, now the situation has changed. Now it is impossible to recommend a South Korean or American product straight away. Let's do a little research and decide if a bitten apple or a green robot wins?
First you need to understand that the iPhone is produced by Apple(if not talking about Chinese copies, which some narrow-minded people also for some reason take for an iPhone). The head office of this corporation is located in the United States, and more specifically in Cupertino. The very first iPhone was invented by Steve Jobs, the legendary leader, about whom several feature films have already been shot and a biographical book has been written. There is an opinion that after the death of Steve Jobs their splendor, some kind of great spirit, disappeared from Apple products. But this is just an opinion - in fact, new devices are the result of the work of a mass of engineers, designers and Tim Cook himself, who is now the president of the company.
The assembly of smartphones takes place at the Chinese factory Foxconn. Believe me, they collect similar devices from many other companies. So the iPhone doesn't stand out in this regard. Siemens mobile phones were once assembled in Germany. Apple products, on the other hand, have not been produced by Americans for a long time, because they require a huge salary. And in terms of build quality, Chinese products no longer cause negative emotions.
The history of the South Korean company Samsung Electronics is no less eventful. But mainly this brand became known for TVs, DVD-players and other similar equipment. In the early 2000s, South Koreans began to produce unpretentious mobile phones. And no one then expected that in the future it would result in a multimillion-dollar business. With the development of smartphones based on the Android operating system, a sort of sub-brand Galaxy was formed. It is under him that almost all smartphones are now produced and Samsung tablets... And if Apple releases only a few models a year, the range of South Koreans is much wider - from very cheap devices to flagships. As the saying goes, you can choose a smartphone with any wallet thickness.
Samsung and iPhone software
If you forget about appearance smartphones, then how else do they differ the most? The operating system, of course. South Koreans install while the iPhone is running iOS... In terms of the number of applications, both of these firmwares are approximately equal.
At one time, Samsung also produced smartphones without a memory card slot. But this period was very short. If South Koreans make their own memory cards, why deprive consumers of the need to buy such an accessory? And the operating room Android system v recent times works with memory cards without fail. You can even transfer many applications to it. In theory, with the help, you can bring the amount of memory up to 300 GB. This is happiness for a music lover who collects music only in FLAC format.
We give a point to Samsung for supporting memory cards.
IPhone or Samsung. Calls, communications and messengers
In terms of the quality of the built-in microphones, Apple and Samsung are roughly equal. If you are in a large city, then the interlocutor hears well, as he hears you. The noise cancellation system is great - ambient sounds are muffled by an intelligent system. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on whether to choose the iPhone 7 or Samsung 7 according to the speed of the Internet connection. But here, too, the devices are roughly equal. They have long supported LTE-Advanced - thanks to this technology, the speed can reach 300 Mbit / s, and in some models even 600 Mbit / s.
One could focus on and social networks... But now they are all ported to both platforms. Gone are the days when Instagram only existed on iOS as an app for the elite. Now on Android there are a lot of all kinds of messengers.
Of course, you can remember the famous Apple ecosystem. For example, many Apple product owners use iCloud and so similar services... Samsung, on the other hand, does not have such services, if any, they are not popular. But we will not include this fact in the shortcomings. After all, the existence of such an ecosystem is noticed only by the owners of at least a few Apple devices. And there are many such people only in the United States. In our country, people are often not able to buy, in addition to the iPhone, even a MacBook.
We will not give our preference to any of the companies.
Accessories
The Chinese have long established mass production of all kinds of covers designed for smartphones from different companies. But let's talk about the official accessories. Covers are created by both Apple and Samsung. At the same time, South Korean products are more interesting. They can be made in the form of a book, while they have a window on the lid. When you take a smartphone in your hand, this window displays all the important information... This is not yet possible on the iPhone, since it is not equipped with an AMOLED display.
If we talk about headphones, then Apple has both a wired headset that comes with the kit and a wireless one. Samsung, on the other hand, produces mainly wired headsets that are part of the Level series. And I must say that in terms of their sound quality, they are inferior to the creations of third-party companies. But on the other hand, Samsung's flagship smartphones can be connected to the branded docking stations DeX, as a result of which a kind of computer is obtained from the device! We will not explain how to use the docking station in this article, as it will take too long. Let's just note that Apple has nothing of the kind.
If you think about it, then for smartphones on Android base released a huge number of accessories. If you buy external battery, then it will definitely recharge your device. But in the case of the iPhone, everything is much more complicated - it all depends on whether the powerbank has passed Apple certification. This also applies to third-party headsets. And many Samsung smartphones have OTG support. This means that almost any peripheral can be connected to them. It can be an external drive, a mouse, a keyboard, or even a printer - in short, whatever.
The range of accessories for "androids" is wider, so Samsung deserves another point.
Samsung or iPhone. And who won?
So, Samsung S8 or iPhone 7? More precisely, South Korea or the United States of America? Who scored more points? The South Korean company wins with a score of 5: 4. At the same time, you need to understand that it is the flagships that ensure the victory. Budget devices do not have a number of some of the advantages that are indicated in today's material. However, they are cheaper than any iPhone, and for many people this will be the most important plus.
In fact, the victory was not very great. Therefore, one should not assume that South Korean devices are much better than Apple products. If you are already using an iPhone, then you do not have to change it to any Samsung in the near future. Galaxy Note 8. It is possible that the transition to Android will cause you negative emotions. If you can easily switch to another platform, then not everyone will be able to leave the Apple ecosystem as a whole. It is possible that you will constantly think about iCloud, which you have become accustomed to over the years.
The opposite situation is also true - there is no point in switching from the flagship South Korean device to the iPhone now.
And we also perfectly understand that each brand has its own fans, who will find their pros and cons for both Samsung and iPhones. Share your opinion in the comments. Help your readers decide which smartphone to buy.
In the mobile market, there is a bitter struggle between the two strongest manufacturers, Apple and Samsung. On September 7, the "apple" giant presented a new generation of its flagship iPhone smartphones which differ slightly in design from current models. Among the characteristic features of the appearance of the iPhone 7: the changed geometry of the plastic inserts on the back, new form a protrusion hiding the main camera module, the absence of a 3.5 mm jack. The main innovations of the novelty lie in the plane of the hardware.
iPhone 7 received the latest generation Apple A10 Fusion processor, a moisture-resistant case, faster Wi-Fi connection via LTE, 2/3 GB of RAM, at least 32 GB of flash memory. There are at least seven aspects in which the G7 outperforms any existing Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
1. Performance
IPhone 7's A10 Fusion Processor Tests Confirmed: Fastest mobile processor in the smartphone market. Its power is comparable to that of a modern laptop. Of course, Samsung also makes powerful chips, but so far none of them can match new Apple A10. In a recent test, the iPhone 7 left no chance for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
2. Optical zoom
12 megapixel iPhone camera The 7 Plus boasts 2x optical zoom. This means that the image can be zoomed in half without resorting to digital scaling techniques. Samsung Galaxy smartphones are not capable of this.
3. Exclusive Apps
Another important advantage of the iPhone 7 over the Galaxy family lies in the operating system on which the "apple" smartphone runs, as well as in software available on the Apple gadget. A lot of games and applications are released primarily on iOS. This is largely due to the fact that the iPhone and iPad have a more solvent audience and it is easier for developers to release software for a limited number of Apple devices, and only then port their developments to Android. For example, Nintendo's new platformer Super Mario Run is coming to the iPhone first.
4. Faster and longer support
Apple has been supporting its smartphones for quite some time now. For example, the freshest iOS version 10 will be available immediately upon release for the iPhone 5 released four years ago. Samsung, in turn, is in no hurry to release software updates for their old products. As a rule, the company supports smartphones for a year, until the release next flagship... After that, the release of new updates may be delayed for months.
5. More options for internal memory
iPhone 7 comes in three variants with 32GB, 128GB and 256GB internal memory... The Galaxy S7 only has one version with 32GB of storage, while the Galaxy Note 7 is only offered with a 64GB flash drive. Of course, a big plus Samsung smartphone support for memory cards can be considered. But it is important to bear in mind that memory cards have a number of limitations in comparison with built-in memory. For example, it is simply impossible to install some applications on a microSD card.
6. Stereo speakers
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have stereo speakers, while the Galaxy S7 has only one speaker with mediocre sound. New Apple smartphones one of the speakers is located on the bottom of the device, and the second is located at the top of the front panel. This arrangement seems quite original, but technically it allows you to achieve stereo sound when listening in a horizontal orientation.
Of course, in the Android segment you can find smartphones that also have stereo speakers, but in all other respects these models cannot be compared with flagship Samsung nor with new iPhone 7.
7. Support for AirPods headphones
Many criticize wireless headphones AirPods for their impracticality, however, cannot be denied the innovativeness of this headset. Although the earbuds will be compatible with smartphones from other manufacturers, they have a number of features that are only available in conjunction with an iPhone. So, we are talking about the possibility of instant connection to gadgets and Siri support.
8. Latest operating system
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus came out with the latest software platform iOS 10 out of the box, which is not the case with Samsung handsets. In anticipation of the announcement of the same Galaxy Note 7, sources indicated that the South Korean phone will receive new android 7.0 Nougat, but this did not happen: at the start, the device is running last year's Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. That said, buyers of South Korean smartphones before they get the opportunity to upgrade to Android 7.0. No matter how hard Samsung tries, it fails to provide customers with the freshest and most up-to-date software.
