Comparison Samsung Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 6s

Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6s. Samsung and Apple. Two opposing colossi of the brightest brands in the world of smartphones. The new Galaxy S7 hits hard, with several improvements that threaten to outpace the iPhone 6s. A camera with two sensors and practically instantaneous focus, submersible design , an excellent 3,000 milliamp battery, exclusive applications ... In front, the precious design of the iPhone 6s, its screen capable of recognizing pressure  or the complete ecosystem of Apple apps. Two proposals that are very close in cost, with 720 eurosstarting for the Samsung Galaxy S7 for 750 euros from the iPhone 6s. Here we bring you a comparison of its main characteristics point by point.

Design

Today, both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6s have two of the most careful designs on the scene. The iPhone became a reference since its arrival on the market and many brands followed in its footsteps. The Samsung Galaxy S itself had many points in common with this model during its early years, but in recent times it has gone its own way.

The iPhone is committed to the use of aluminum throughout the entire body of the smartphone, with the option of choosing up to four different shades. The use of this material has become almost a requirement for high-end (and increasingly mid-range) models. Samsung has also incorporated the use of metal, but only on the sides . Resistant glass is used on both the front and the rear to give it a differential touch. One of the novelties of its latest generation is the use of beveled (rounded) sides on the back of the equipment, which facilitate the grip of the phone. If you look at the numbers, the two teams are pretty even. HeiPhone 6s is thinner (7.1 millimeters versus 7.9 millimeters), but it is also heavier when comparing its sizes. And it is that its weight of 143 grams is combined with a 4.7-inch screen, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 reaches 5.1 inches and weighs 152 grams.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 again incorporates a MicroSD card slot

They are also two models that incorporate a fingerprint reader on their home button. Where these models do differ is in two points where Samsung is the winner. The Korean company has decided to return the microSD card slot to its flagship terminal after the disappearance last year. A key addition to be able to expand the available space. But in addition, its design is IP68 certified . That means that this phone will be able to withstand a dip in water or the effect of rain without problems. The iPhone 6s also has a reinforcement to prevent it from being damaged by water, but at a lower level.

VERDICT: TIE

Samsung has made giant strides in its design in recent years, and the Samsung Galaxy S7 packs a punch with the return of a MicroSD card slot or its waterproof design. But the iPhone is still the iPhone , with a design that attracts millions of users each year. In this case, we have opted for a draw. 

screen

Another of the key points within a smartphone. The first difference between the two screens is found in their size. The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a larger size, at 5.1 inches, compared to 4.7 inches for the iPhone 6s. Samsung panel uses technology Super AMOLED , with which vivid colors and high contrast levels is achieved. Precisely, one of the points that Apple has wanted to highlight about its screen is the high contrast of 1,400: 1 , which will help us enjoy deeper blacks.

In the resolution section there is no rival. The Samsung Galaxy S7 panel achieves a Quad HD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (576 dots per inch) , compared to the 1,334 x 750 pixel resolution  (326 dots per inch) of the iPhone 6s screen. The North American company calls it a "retina screen" because the human eye is not capable of capturing pixels at these densities, but since this term became popular, several studies have been carried out that question the claim.

What should be noted on the iPhone 6s panel is its 3D Force Touch technology . Until the last moment it was speculated that Samsung could use a similar technology, as for example ZTE has done with its ZTE Axon Mini . But it has not been the case. The idea behind this type of panel is to be able to analyze the level of pressure exerted on the glass. In this way, different actions can be carried out depending on the force we do with the finger. Without a doubt, an original concept that may become a very widespread trend in the coming years.

VERDICT: Samsung Galaxy S7

The panel of the Samsung Galaxy S7 has a more interesting size to watch movies and videos but, in addition, it beats the panel of the iPhone 6s in resolution by a landslide . The iPhone 6s , for its part, incorporates 3D Touch technology , capable of analyzing the pressure exerted on the glass. But, to this day, it does not seem like a characteristic that makes a difference. Of course, it is likely that in the next few years many applications that exploit this technology will be deployed . 

Photographic camera

Within the camera section, the Samsung Galaxy S7 has taken a giant leap this year. The firm has deployed a rear camera with two 12 megapixel sensors (12 + 12 megapixels). These sensors work, to put an easy to understand simile, as if we were using two eyes instead of just one. This allows you, for example, to center the image almost instantly in any environment. Or throw photos 95% brighter than the Samsung Galaxy S6's camera. In addition, the company has deployed larger pixels (1.44 microns) , capable of capturing more information than traditional pixels.

An idea also found in the chamber of the iPhone 6s , with a resolution of 12 megapixels and a pixel of 1.22 microns . This BSI type lens stands out for the inclusion of the  Deep Trench Isolation system to improve the naturalness of the colors, especially those of skin tones. In both cases we have the option of recording video in 4K ultra high resolution and creating different compositions such as photos with sound or time-lapse.

As for their front camera, both use 5 megapixel resolution lenses . The Galaxy S7 camera is an excellent companion for photos at night (with an aperture of f / 1.7), while one of the main attractions of the front camera of the iPhone is in the option of using the light on the screen as a flash. makeshift.

VERDICT: Samsung Galaxy S7

There is no room for doubt. The Samsung Galaxy S7 camera has taken a giant leap this year and its dual sensor system is hardly comparable to the iPhone 6s camera for its near-instantaneous autofocus and low-light performance. 

Memory, power and connections

In the memory field, Samsung has debuted only with a 32GB configuration (more will likely appear later), while the iPhone 6s can be found in three memory configurations, 16GB, 64GB and 128GB . But here the big difference is in the presence of a MicroSD card slot in the Samsung Galaxy S7 that gives us greater versatility. IPhone 6s users who bet on the basic configuration will probably run out of space in a short time, and that becomes an important handicap when betting on the Apple equipment (to enjoy 64 GB of space you have to pay a extra 110 euros ).

As for the processor and RAM, here we are faced with the secrecy that always surrounds Apple in these fields. The only data it usually gives is the improvement over the previous generation, something that makes a comparison with the data in hand difficult. What has been leaked is that it comes standard with a 2 GB RAM , a figure below the 4 GB of RAM of the Samsung Galaxy S7. Be that as it may, Apple's platform also doesn't need higher power or higher RAM to run smoothly.

Finally, within the connections the two models have a very complete set at the height of what is expected. 4G connection, WiFi AC, NFC to carry out payments with the mobile ...

VERDICT: TIE

It is difficult to elevate one team above the other. A priori, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is more powerful , but the Android platform is also more demanding in this regard. In terms of internal memory, the iPhone 6s offers us a greater selection of internal capacities , but it lacks the microSD card slot that we do find in the Galaxy.

Autonomy

If in the previous section it was difficult to elucidate which was the most powerful device, in the field of autonomy there is no doubt. The Samsung Galaxy S7 incorporates a powerful 3,000 milliamp battery that leaves the iPhone 6s battery (1,715 milliamps) far behind. In fact, we are looking forward to checking its performance in the coming days with its performance tests. The iPhone 6s is a team that leaves something to be desired in this regard according to the tests to which it has been subjected, far from the performance that its older brother iPhone 6s Plus has, curiously .

VERDICT: Samsung Galaxy S7

3,000 milliamps. That is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S7, well above what the iPhone 6s can offer us. 

Operating system and applications

The iPhone 6s delves into one of the aspects that Apple users value most: the user experience. For this, it has provided the telephone with a significant number of its own tools. In addition, the iPhone interface remains the most intuitive on the market , no matter how much Android has advanced in recent years. And all with the support of developers, who find in the Apple store a more succulent environment to deploy their apps and achieve greater financial benefits . Of course, the gap between the experience of the iPhone and that of Android phones is getting narrower and closer. Something that the effort of Samsung also helps , which is creating its own ecosystem of very powerful applications. This year, the main novelties are a game launcher with very interesting options such as adapting the power of the processor to the type of game or sharing videos of our games with friends. Or the always-on display feature, which shows the time at all times with hardly any energy wasting.

VERDICT: iPhone 6s

They are two giants, but the experience of using the iPhone 6s and the ecosystem of apps on this platform is still a small step above. It's probably a matter of time before Samsung will outgrow you if it keeps moving this way to find unique features that set it apart. Not only from the iPhone itself, but also from its rivals in the Android universe. 

Conclusions

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is a couple of steps ahead of the iPhone 6s , which is normal if we consider that the Apple device came out in September and the Korean company has had a few months to prepare a small revolution in its phone. The dual-sensor camera capable of taking photos almost twice as bright, the return of the microSD card slot , a waterproof design , more power and RAM, an excellent battery ... Samsung has greatly refined the steps that had been taken with the Samsung Galaxy S6and it offers us a very complete team that, probably, will make it one of the best-selling terminals of this 2016. As for the iPhone 6s , Apple continues with its continuous path (which has given it so much success so far). One of the most important attractions of this model is its screen capable of analyzing the force with which it is pressed. Without a doubt, a curious feature that can give us a lot of play in various apps and phone functions. On the negative side, it seems to us that the American company has left outstanding accounts on the issue of autonomy, something that it has done with greater success in its iPhone 6s Plus. But, nevertheless, its ease of use and the ecosystem of apps make it one of the most complete proposals of the moment.

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