Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: full comparative

After the introduction of Galaxy S6 edge that we call revolution and design revelation last year, Samsung finally decided to put the cover in 2016 with his successor looming as Galaxy S7 edge.For the occasion, no denying that Samsung has been working hard and to get in margin with rivals and user feedback that complained about this and that. Today, we decided to lay the foundations for a comparative test which therefore opposed the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge against the Galaxy S6 edge!

What benefits has the Galaxy S7 edge vis-à-vis the S6 edge?

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: design and finish

Formalizing its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in 2015, Samsung unveiled a major revival design, but have however not had time to bring him all the usual features both popular with users. Following a full year of questioning, Samsung has finally questioned by listening to community feedback by introducing an S7 Galaxy and Galaxy S7 edge that blur (almost) all the faults of the past generation, but this is the last named of interest here with a very well finished design.

Behold, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (left) alongside the Galaxy S6 edge (right).

To have taken over the Galaxy S6 edge several times, this smartphone has always seemed harsh in its design to too strict lines. With the Galaxy S7 edge, Samsung has really worked this into more rounded glasses so that they better take their seat in the palm of the hand. That said, I still some vis-à-vis the concerns of this elevation appears to be a danger in the event of shocks. Although we are dealing with glass Gorilla Glass protection 4 that improve much resistance, will not put you in the head they are unbreakable since a bad fall or bad luck is quickly arrived.

The Galaxy S6 edge over the Galaxy S7 edge.

After a comparison there, you may be pleased to learn that Samsung has been working on the edges of the Galaxy S7 edge finally part that wants now less sharp than the original Galaxy S6 edge. Moreover, it also seems that the metal frame is better with a more polished look, in addition to enjoying the IP68 certification back! Clearly, the Galaxy S7 edge, like the Galaxy S7 first name also is water resistant. Thus, it is possible to make him take a bath for 30 minutes up to one meter deep without any problem logically. If it is water resistant, you will then ask where are the caches to cover the micro-USB port and micro audio jack. I will answer that they have been waterproofed, eliminating the need to install caches. A strong argument that the Galaxy S6 / edge / more lost by the introduction of this new design policy in 2015. Now Samsung has no real excuses, and even reinstalled a micro-SD card reader - up to 200GB - to the delight of users.

At its head, the Galaxy S7 edge is similar to the Galaxy S6 edge.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: screen quality

Very surprised we were vis-a-vis the size of the screen! For those who already know the product the Galaxy S7 edge, then you are not foreign to the fact that S7 edge of the screen diagonal won no less than 0.4 inch on paper, and the difference is quite mad in reality. On the one hand, it is rather a good point that responds to users who find that the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is too large. With the S7 edge, Samsung set a balance and meet the people who want a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, where the Galaxy S6 edge will stop at 5.1 inches. The Galaxy S6 edge being too close to the S6, this explains why Samsung has expanded screen size. Ultimately, it is likely that Samsung sells Galaxy S7 More edge with a 6-inch screen in late 2016. In addition, the features of the S7 edge of the screen are identical to S6 edge.

Although the size differs 0.4 inches between the two models, the Galaxy S7 edge thus has much the same features as the screen of its predecessor that is the Galaxy S6 edge. To be more talking, we find a 5.5-inch screen that uses Super AMOLED technology and displays a Quad-definition HD / 2K. With numbers, it always gives us 1440 by 2560 pixels.However, since the screen loses pixels is larger than a Galaxy S6 edge, where they are more condensed. Clearly, the S7 edge has approximately 534 pixels per inch, unlike the Galaxy S6 edge which displays about 577 dots per inch. As for protection, glasses that are installed at the front and rear have not changed and are always based on the fourth generation of Gorilla Glass Corning. More clear is 85% chance more impact resistant than about a meter away from a surface, in difference to a traditional glass or 45% more than a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: software interface

With the Galaxy S6 edge, it is already possible to enjoy some additional features introduced by this curved screen on either side, like new Galaxy S7 edge. With these side screens, you can display the time and date permanently or for a period of time, but also allow the side screen to play a particular color to receiving a notification when it's lying on The belly. A simple way to address the lack of warning LED on the rear of the unit. At the same time, it is not very common to find a back to notification LED mobile nowadays. In my memories, the only brand to have it really was LG with its Optimus G Pro, G2 and G Pro 2. At the time, I felt myself to lug with a garland in the pocket, a little as this bright fashion shoes, but it was fun and not very consumer in the end. To return to the heart of the matter, it is also possible to install and interact with practical widgets from these curved screens. Widgets that you can create yourself as Samsung opened its development kit (SDK) to the famous 'edge Panel' there is a month of that

In addition to the suite of features usually offered by the TouchWiz UX interface, Samsung also migrate its Galaxy S7 edge to the same version of Android the Galaxy S6 edge. So he finds himself installed with Android version 6.0.1 Marshmallow purchase. Rather a good point that will reassure some, although the official announcement of a new version of Android is not to be excluded for the Google I / O that will take place a little after mid-May 2016. Yes, the famous version of Android N . do not worry, we certainly will not matter in the final version, but a Developer Preview - as in 2014 and 2015 - that changes from month to month and until finding a point of stability to be launched in the final version of Nexus and adopted by the brand and other independent developers. As for the fluidity of the interface, harmonization between the hardware and the software has proved instructive in our grip, but remember that these are test models. All this will be checked during a real test in writing to determine its true performance. The side of the Galaxy S6 edge, I never really had to complain of its reactivity, except the Flipboard side drawer makes slow moving.Good news, the new version of Marshmallow Galaxy S6 / S7 edge now allows the user to remove. To do this, simply pinch the screen with two fingers and disable unwanted page.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: camera

In 2016, Samsung continues to go upmarket, while others are still struggling to catch up. In terms of the image, Samsung understands the need to work twice as hard and even triple with its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. That's why they left typing in the latest Sony sensor models to unearth an Exmor RS IMX260. Although the photos produced by the 12 megapixel sensor of the Galaxy S7 edge display a definition narrower than the 16-megapixel Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung has introduced in consideration the Dual Pixel Sensor technology. With this, the photo sensor Galaxy S7 edge (Galaxy S7 and at the same time) now has the ability to capture 100% of the pixels in the phase detection, unlike other sensors, such as the S6 edge besides, who only capture 5% of the pixels in the same detection. Clearly, the S7 edge produces smaller pictures, but better quality. How? Worked with more pixels and optimized hardware and software part, photos are more mixed and lighted. I do not really talk knowingly as I prefer to wait for tests before saying anything. That said, the real advantage of this sensor is to eliminate any delay in taking pictures in low light.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge : performances

Like last year with the S6 edge, the Galaxy S7 2016 is limited to an edge Exynos processor for the European model, although the version of Snapdragon was also findable in France. Although this is not a Snapdragon 820, the Exynos 8890 (his full name) already seems to promise a bright future, including the graphics, with its Mali-T880MP12, is advertised as 60% more efficient than the Exynos 7420 with a graphics chip Mali-T720MP8. Rummaging in the details, the deduction is easy to do after finding that the graphics chip S6 edge (Exynos) Table 210 gigaflops, where the edge of the S7 rises to 285 gigaflops.

As for responsiveness, optimization between software and hardware part seems already operated together. Again, I prefer to avoid asking too hasty opinion since we are never safe from a bad surprise. That said, I leave confident, especially after noting the presence of 4GB RAM clocked at 1866 MHz LPDDR4. We already felt in navigation, mobile is a remarkable fluidity and multitasking is really mate. No more little annoying slowdowns ... with all this under the hood, the Galaxy S7 edge has no more excuses!

Although there is no USB Type-C or removable battery, the South Korean pioneer is still addicted to a new madness.This is not the first to do so far away, but know that the Galaxy S7 edge, like the Galaxy S7 (again), is the first Samsung Android announced to the market with a liquid cooling system, also known as the famous name "watercooling". More explicitly, this cooling system is mainly used to optimize performance when overheated helping to heat dissipation of the processor, graphics chip and RAM, among other things. Besides that, the Galaxy S6 edge must seem obsolete, but know that it also enjoys a very good optimization.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: battery / autonomy

At a time when we already know that the Galaxy S6 edge product autonomy that takes about a day away from the electrical outlet, it is not impossible that the Galaxy S7 exceeds the edge by typing a day and a half or more. In addition to enjoying the fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0, or 83% of battery in 30 minutes) and wireless charging Qi, S7 edge sees the capacity of its battery earn 1000 mAh difference to that of the Galaxy S6 edge. If you intended to replace your S6 edge by S7 edge, you would pass a battery of 2600 mAh to 3600 mAh, but it should not be forgotten that the screen illuminated surface is wider and therefore more energy. Anyway, it's a great feat as that of the S6 Edge Plus, 5.7 inches, is only 3000 mAh.

Besides the usual energy modes, the Galaxy S7 edge has a dedicated mode for players that can reduce energy consumption when they play with practical options. Not forgetting the Active On Display function for displaying quick information by lighting a few pixels of the screen, while keeping the rest of the display is off. A good feature which consumption was reduced close to zero threshold, depending on the brand. I will avoid venturing too far in this test since a true party will be much more revealing.

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge: Specifications

	SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE	SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 EDGE
SYSTEM	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (with TouchWiz interface house)	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (with TouchWiz UX interface house)
SCREEN	Super AMOLED 5.5 inch Quad-HD / 2K (1440 x 2560 pixels) ~ 534 ppi 76.1% of the working front by the screen display Protection: yes type Gorilla Glass 4	Super AMOLED 5.1 inch Quad-HD / 2K (1440 x 2560 pixels) ~ 577 ppi 70.7% of the working front by the screen display Protection: yes type Gorilla Glass 4
PROCESSOR	Exynos 8890 8-core processors divided into 2 x4 Samsung Exynos 2.3GHz M1 @ x4 ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz (engraved in 14 nanometers)	Samsung Exynos 7420 8-core processors divided into 2 x4 Cortex-A57 @ 2.1GHz x4 Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz (engraved in 14 nanometers)
GRAPHICS CHIP	ARM Mali-T880MP12 @ 700 MHz (up to 285.6 gigaflops)	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 @ 772 MHz (up to 210 gigaflops)
RAM MEMORY	4 GB (in LPDDR4 @ 1866 MHz)	3 GB (in LPPDR4 @ 1600MHz)
INTERNAL MEMORY	32 GB, 64 GB (microSD reader: Yes)	32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB (microSD reader: no)
DRUMS	3600 mAh (non-removable)	2600 mAh (non-removable)
CAMERA	Rear: 12 Megapixel (f / 1.7, optical stabilization, software autofocus, focus manual, Dual Pixel Sensor, etc.) before 5 megapixel (f / 1.7)	rear: 16 megapixel (f / 1.9 autofocus software, face detection, stabilization Optical (OIS), etc.) before 5 megapixel (f / 1.9)
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi (Dual-Band) a/b/g/n/ac/ad, GPS (A-GPS) + GLONASS + Beidou, Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP, LE, apt-x), LTE 4G (Tri-Band) cat.9 jusqu'à 450 Mbit/s	Wi-Fi (Dual-Band) a/b/g/n/ac, GPS (A-GPS) + GLONASS + Beidou, Bluetooth 4.1 (A2DP, LE, apt-x), LTE 4G (Tri-Band) cat.6 jusqu'à 300 Mbit/s
DIMENSIONS	150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm	142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm
WEIGHT	157 grams	132 grams
THE	0.26 W / kg (head) 0.51 W / kg (body)	0.33 W / kg (head) 0.59 W / kg (body)
TYPE OF SIM	nano-SIM (x1)	nano-SIM (x1)
PARTICULARITIES	- Fingerprint Scanner - "Always On Display"; which keeps the screen on all the time - Quick Charge 2.0: 60% power in 30 minutes - liquid cooling system - micro-SD memory to drive (200 GB) - Wireless Charging Qi (native) - Sensor heart rate - water resistance (IP68 or protection against dust and increased resistance to water with possibility of immersion up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes)	- Fingerprint Scanner - Quick Charge 2.0 ~ 1:15 to 100% - Wireless Charging Qi (native) - Heart rate sensor
PRICE	from 799 euros, for the first model + Gear VR offered for preorder	about 550 euros in 32GB

Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy S6 edge : conclusion

By choosing the Galaxy S7 edge, you can enjoy all the latest advanced technologies of the moment, in addition to the assurance of the mobile premium and durable design; these metal edges and its IP68 certification which protects against dust and water, in particular. In addition, the Galaxy S6 5.1 inch edge will continue to attract smaller screen lovers who ultimately did not need more, but the Galaxy S7 edge takes advantage with its micro-SD card reader large users. If you do not experience the utility, the Galaxy S6 edge is so perfect for you. The other big advantage is none other than the battery of S7 edge that wins not less than 1000 mAh difference to that of the Galaxy S6 edge first name.Ultimately, it is the budget that guide in buying a mobile. The Galaxy S7 edge is announced at 799 euros against 550 euros for the current Galaxy S6 edge. However, it is not to exclude a price drop S6 edge in the coming days.