I often receive emails with questions about which phone to buy. Perhaps the most common comparison is the iPhone versus the Galaxy; sometimes the Galaxy is replaced by some flagships from Sony, HTC, and almost never from the Chinese. There is a second group of letters, a comparison of famous Chinese with unknown, but cheaper ones. In these letters, the very formulation of the question in one or two sentences does not provide for any sensible answer; it is simply impossible without knowledge of people, their lifestyle and preferences. When I name this or that model in response, I have a chance of guessing or missing. In the first case, the person will be satisfied with the phone, in the second he will scold me for the wrong choice. But in any case, this is a guessing game in which there is no information about a person’s preferences, his lifestyle, which is important. This material is an attempt to explain the strengths and weak sides each model, but leave the choice up to you. Many people are frightened by the very possibility of choice and want to receive a “Buyer’s Guide”, which clearly says: go and buy such and such a device, because it is better and scored so many points in our test, review, comparison. Unfortunately, this approach is inherently flawed and does not allow right choice, you are simply delegating this choice to a stranger who knows nothing about you. Our approach is completely different, we want to describe what can be valuable and useful to you in life, which can influence your choices. But we leave the choice up to you.

After such a long introduction, it’s time to move on to the debriefing.

Why compare iPhone 6s and Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE

Flagship buyers are a separate caste, people who buy the very best device, although their reasons for this may be radically different. Someone chooses a flagship for the opportunity not to change the phone for a couple of years, that is, for a long time life cycle. Someone wants to get the most fast device, including in virtual parrots, rather than real performance. Someone has the task of buying the most fashionable, fashionable device. The reasons are different for everyone, but two brands always make the short list – iPhone and Galaxy. All other alternatives are considered by people as insignificant, which is proven by the volume of their sales, it is minimal and differs by orders of magnitude to the lower side.

It would probably be correct to consider iPhone comparison 6s and Galaxy S7, since the form factor of these devices is the same, the screen diagonal is close and the characteristics are the same. But based on the cost of the iPhone, the direct competitor to the younger iPhone 6S 16 GB is the Galaxy S7 EDGE. A funny situation arises when two Galaxy models are facing off against the iPhone 6s, while the same 6s Plus stands on the outskirts and lets it down high price and the fact that Apple’s idea of ​​phablets did not take off, sales turned out to be small.

In terms of prices official store Apple sells iPhone 6s from 56,990 rubles, while the company's partners have prices starting from 51 thousand rubles.

The official price for the Galaxy S7 32 GB is 49,990 rubles, most partners accept this offer. On the gray market, prices range from 36-40 thousand rubles, but these are models intended for other countries. By purchasing such devices, you will void the warranty.

The price for the Galaxy S7 EDGE is 59,990 rubles in official deliveries, partners also maintain this cost (that’s why I compare it with official prices Apple Store, the difference of three thousand rubles is minimal in this segment). On the gray market, prices range from 47 to 55 thousand rubles, these are also models intended for other countries.

It would not be amiss to note that when you purchase a Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE at Samsung branded retail stores, you are given Gear VR glasses as a gift (the promotion is constantly extended until the end of August), and at branded retail stores you can also buy an extended warranty for the screen, according to which you They will replace your broken phone screen for free, regardless of your fault. The cost of such insurance is 4,990 rubles. There are no proprietary display replacement programs with the iPhone (this is a complete phone replacement or unauthorized repair), and no additional accessories are offered.

With prices in mind, let's take a look at what you get with these flagships and what you can expect.

Design, case materials, protective functions

Very often I come across a superficial comparison of flagships, which states that they are all made of metal and glass, and then comes the “obvious” conclusion that they are all the same. It's kind of like saying that the aircraft aluminum is the same as the stainless steel in your teaspoons, since both are metals. Each material has its own characteristics, properties and capabilities.

The iPhone uses tempered mineral glass, but not Corning Gorilla Glass, as many periodically try to write. You won't see Apple among those using this glass, full list can be found .

Unfortunately, the glass on the iPhone was and remains fragile; when dropped onto asphalt from waist height, it usually cracks. This is the weakest point in the phone's design and at the same time the most popular option in unofficial service centers, screen replacement in ten minutes.

Seryozha Kuzmin was faced with the fact that in Russia, Apple service centers do not replace the screen separately, as in other countries, but only the entire device. There was even a whole article about this, you can read it at the link.

Behind last year the situation has not changed in any way; Apple promises to supply separate displays in some distant future. The company has already lost several cases with consumers who have proven legally that they were forced to pay more for screen replacements than they should have. But I’m sure that most people are interested in something completely different, how to fix their device if it falls without much hassle and big expenses. Therefore, with broken iPhones, go to unofficial services, of which there are a huge number throughout the country. They live only on broken iPhones, this is by no means an exaggeration.

With the Galaxy, the situation is the opposite - it can also be dropped unsuccessfully, and it will break. But my experience suggests that even after a dozen falls onto the asphalt from waist height, no serious damage appears; Corning Gorilla Glass 4 is a glass that has maximum protection among everything that is on the market. Perhaps this best product among analogues.

At one time they even recorded a video about how the Galaxy S6 EDGE survives falls; it has exactly the same glass.

Now about how some users perceive the words that Gorilla Glass 4 provides the best protection. For some reason, these words are transformed into the perception that this protection is absolute and no scratches can appear on the screen, even theoretically. This is far from true. If you wish and have some bad luck, the screen can be scratched with metal, a drill, or anything else. In real life, scratches almost never appear on the screen, or they are small, unnoticeable and do not in any way affect the life of the device.

Look, in six months, scratches appeared on the top of the screen on my S7 EDGE, while I carry it with keys, small change, and often throw it in my pocket with other phones. Scratches are only visible if you look closely. Most of those who complain about scratches have even smaller scratches on their screen. This is akin to people who, at the slightest stroke on the bumper, rush into insurance company, so that they can paint it, or even better, replace the bumper. Small scratches on iPhone screen appear much faster, in the same Apple they give devices with glued to the screen protective glass to avoid discussions about scratches.

Let's focus on the next point - protection from water. The Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE has full IP68 protection, which means the phone can withstand not only splashes, it can be dropped into water, and at a depth of up to a meter it will survive for several tens of minutes. But in real scenarios, when the phone is dropped and it is in the water for at most a couple of tens of seconds, this is not a problem at all. Unfortunately, the iPhone 6s does not have any protection against water; if the device falls into the bathtub or toilet, it is highly likely to end its life.

The case of all the models under consideration is made of a special alloy of the 7000 series, there is complete parity. It does not scratch easily and is resistant to external influences.

Another important point. The fingerprint sensor in the iPhone is covered with sapphire glass and does not wear out in any way, it remains exactly the same as on the first day. But the sensor on Samsung wears out very quickly, the button is worn and untidy.

Perhaps this is the only serious complaint about the way Samsung looks externally; the button is its weak point.

A few words about EDGE. Externally, this device has no analogues from other manufacturers; it looks unusual and quite fresh. The image component of this model is maximum. Another thing is that ergonomics from curved screen It suffers somewhat, there are some erroneous clicks. Although on the side there are also menus that expand functionality. The question here is how you want your device to look.

Screen and its capabilities – is bigger better?

IN iPhone hand The 6s lies exactly the same as the Galaxy S7, their dimensions are almost exactly the same. But at the same time, the S7 has a screen diagonal of 5.1 inches, while the iPhone has 4.7 inches. Very often, iPhone fans say that a large screen diagonal is not needed and that all this is nonsense. In fact, when you receive exactly the same size case bigger screen, it's nice.

The screen resolution of the iPhone 6s is 1334x750 pixels, which is actually something intermediate between FullHD and just HD. Due to the quality of the IPS matrix, font optimization, and backlight brightness, the picture on the iPhone almost always looks great. And this means that it will suit most consumers. Not long ago it became possible to change font sizes in iOS, which, frankly, was missing. The function is not implemented as well as on Android, but, according to at least, she is.

Now let's look at the S7's 5.1-inch screen. It has QHD resolution, 576 ppi versus 326 ppi in the iPhone. This does not mean that the picture is twice as good, but it looks no worse, and the higher resolution allows you to comfortably use the phone with virtual reality glasses, while Apple consistently ignores the VR topic.

But for the majority, all these virtual glasses are not needed; we use phones for calls, browsing the Internet and the like. In this aspect, if we ignore the “little things”, it turns out that the IPS matrix in the iPhone and the SuperAMOLED screen in Samsung are approximately the same; when you take them out of the box indoors, you will not see much of a difference, they are good displays.

In practice, the S7/S7 EDGE implements several modes that distinguish these devices on the market, and also accurately show the difference with the iPhone. Let's start with the AlwaysOn Display mode, without which I can no longer imagine a phone.

Usually the smartphone screen is always turned off, it saves energy. Using a SuperAMOLED screen allows you to display information on the screen constantly and not be afraid that the battery will suddenly run out. I always have the clock on my screen, so I don't have to turn on the display to see the time. Information about messages and missed calls is also shown.

And this is a thing that is clear, simple, and after a while you understand that other phones without it become inconvenient for you. This is not some kind of marketing gimmick, but a very real and useful feature.

Another thing is that the screen brightness is automatically adjusted to your and only your preferences (the brightness of the backlight is adjusted in the first two weeks, taking into account your choice). Not a single phone has fine-tuning for a specific user, but here this option has appeared, and it is very pleasing.

And finally, I will note what is important to me. In bright sunlight, the S7's screen can produce about twice the brightness of an iPhone ( automatic adjustment must be active). And this allows you to see exactly what you, for example, photograph, and not a pale copy of the picture.

The bottom line is that I have iPhone is good display, you will not be disappointed in it and will be satisfied. But it’s difficult to call it modern, neither resolution nor additional settings It doesn’t show that it’s 2016. While in S7 the screen has both excellent basic characteristics, and a bunch of additional ones, which, however, you don’t have to get into. By the way, DisplayMates called the S7/S7 EDGE screens the best on the market, while the iPhone 6s is noticeably behind them. But, I repeat, for most this difference will not be noticeable; quite conditionally, we can assume that there is parity between the devices. It's just that in one case you get a blank screen with a good picture and the inability to change anything to suit yourself, display information on the screen around the clock in standby mode, in the second - the best engineering solution that can be customized to the preferences of any person, it is simply more flexible and giving more room for maneuver.

Camera

How many angry words have been said about which smartphone has the best or worst camera, how many pictures have been taken and presented as evidence. But all this, by and large, does not matter, and here’s why. People change their phones every two to three years, if we're talking about flagships. And in this time period, the new flagships give a noticeable change in the picture, the cameras begin to shoot better.

For example, speaking about the iPhone 6s and Galaxy S7, I can say that the front camera definitely wins on the Galaxy, it is faster, there is software for leveling out skin imperfections, the photos come out more vibrant. But with regard to the main camera, the situation is repeated, as for screens. In “point and shoot” mode, both phones have comparable capabilities; for the average person they will provide high-quality, beautiful picture. You can argue for a long time about what and who likes it, but for the majority these devices will be equivalent.

Another thing is that if you get into the details, it turns out that on the Galaxy you can adjust almost any parameters, change the tone of the picture, use phase autofocus, like on “adult” cameras, and do much more. This is not just a tool that is severely limited in its capabilities. Here the camera is a simple tool for both everyday photography and more complex shots. The choice is always yours; if you want to shoot automatically, then shoot. If you want to get the most out of the frame, all the possibilities and settings are in your hands.

Just for comparison, I’ll give you pictures from two phones; in my opinion, they are about the same level. Some things are better in one case, some in another. But the percentage of good and beautiful pictures produced on Samsung is noticeably higher.

Examples of photos on Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE:

Examples of photos on Apple iPhone 6s:

Battery

It is impossible to directly compare the operating time of devices; you can only estimate how long they will last in the same tasks under more or less similar conditions. There are no miracles here, and the iPhone lasts a little less time compared to the same S7. But most of the scenarios for its use are very different, for example, people do not use maximum backlight, limit application synchronization. As a result, the iPhone 6s can show close operating time, up to one daylight hours.

One of the big advantages of the S7 is fast charging; it allows you to get a quarter of the battery charge in ten minutes, which is very good. Built-in wireless charger makes it possible to recharge your phone in cafes and other places without any wires. Here again we see the superior engineering solutions in the Galaxy over the iPhone. There is simply nothing like this in the iPhone 6s; the manufacturer saved money on this too.

Performance and Stereotypes

It is well known that the iPhone, or any iPhone, does not slow down, but Samsung with TouchWiz is a set of jambs and brakes. Unfortunately, with every iOS version The quality of software on the iPhone leaves much to be desired, but TouchWiz, on the contrary, has gotten rid of old problems and works stably and quickly. Both systems are approximately the same in perception; an ordinary person without a stopwatch in his hands will not see any difference. Fans will foam at the mouth to prove that their phone opens the application faster, and will even accurately say the difference, which will be a fraction of a second. But you just need to look at how these devices work with your friends or in stores to form your opinion - how fast they are for you and whether they need to be made faster, and most importantly, why.

Storage space for your files

I’ll throw up my hands - Apple saved a lot on memory; the standard version of the smartphone comes with 16 GB of memory, which is very little if you not only make calls on the phone, but also take photographs, listen to music and perform other usual actions. IN Samsung memory twice as large - 32 GB, but it is also possible to install a memory card, and the cards themselves can be anything, the main thing is that they are inexpensive. If you don’t want to install a memory card, you can install a second SIM card; this feature has never been available on the iPhone.

Ecosystem from Samsung and Apple

Another stereotype that haunts people’s minds from year to year is that Apple has a developed ecosystem, but Samsung does not. Of course, this is not true, and you can start with simple things, namely phone accessories. For iPhone you can buy Apple Watch, and there are essentially two versions of these watches, while Gear Fit, Gear S exist in different versions for every taste and budget.

The number of interesting and unusual accessories for the Galaxy line exceeds anything that Apple has ever created. They just have a different strategy, the company believes that accessories should be produced by partners, they say, this is not the royal business. As a result, it turned out that today Samsung sets the tone in the market, releasing entire lines of devices, many of which become pioneers in their segments, just remember the Gear VR or IconX headphones.

It is clear that not everyone needs this; some people only use their phone and do not try anything new. And that's okay. But for those who are not used to limiting themselves in possibilities, it is Galaxy that gives the maximum - both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Now let's say a few words about the ecosystem in terms of applications. Android has long had all the applications familiar from the iPhone, moreover, now applications are coming to Android faster, with rare exceptions. And, besides, the cost of applications on Android is lower, and often they are completely free. If you wish, you can find examples of games or utilities that are available on one system but not on another, but why? For regular user both iOS and Android are the same. Moreover, Apple has given in to the onslaught of the popularity of Android and is adapting its services for this platform. Want to Apple Music? Use the service on Android, it is available under exactly the same conditions.

Short afterword

For my taste, the iPhone still has an image component, but it is not as strong as before. Moreover, the product itself is somewhat boring target audience, he is not surprised by anything. This good smartphone, to which they added only the essentials and nothing more. It is not fully charged like the Galaxy S7/S7 EDGE. In fact, for comparable money in Galaxy you get the best engineering solutions, which, moreover, help you use the devices in practice. Nevertheless, these devices seem to me to be equivalent in many ways; some choose the iPhone, others choose the Galaxy. Someone listens to the voice of reason and believes that there is no point in paying more for a smaller screen diagonal, worse resolution, lack of fast charging and many other “little things”. And someone simply knows that the image charge of the iPhone in their environment is much higher, and wants to be like everyone else. Every choice must be respected as it is the choice of people and a reflection of their lifestyle. There cannot be anything right or wrong here; people choose what they consider to be true for themselves.

My choice is the Galaxy line, but this does not mean that you should choose exactly the same thing. And this is the best thing in our lives, that we are so different - some are rational in their choices, others are emotional. The main thing is that when choosing between these two products, you should end up with good emotions and please yourself. When buying devices of this class, you should always expect the positive. Enjoy the shopping. And read detailed reviews each device in order to make the right choice if the above considerations are not enough for you.

Reading time: 3 minutes. Published 05/06/2016

We continue to analyze the most popular smartphones 21st century. Today we will compare the functions and technical characteristics of the two super modern smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6s. At the end of the post, let’s summarize a little, let’s see which smartphone turned out to be cooler.

– Weight 152 grams – Length 142 mm – Width 69 mm – Thickness 7.9 mm – RAM 4 GB – Built-in memory 32 GB – External MicroSD memory 200 GB – Screen size 5.1 inches – Screen resolution 2560 x 1440 – Super screen type AMOLED – Main camera 12 megapixels – Front-camera 5 megapixels – Octa-core processor – 4K video recording 3840 x 2160 pixels Additional chips – Protection from water and dust – Metal and 3D glass – Fingerprint sensor finger – Heart sensor rhythm – Geomagnetic sensor – Sensor illumination – operating system Android – approximate cost 49,990 thousand rubles

– Weight 143 grams – Length 138 mm – Width 67 mm – Thickness 7.1 mm – RAM 16 GB – Built-in memory 64 GB – External MicroSD memory 128 GB – Screen size 4.7 inches – Screen resolution 1334 x 750 – Retina HD screen type with 3D Touch technology – Main camera 12 megapixels – Front-camera 5 megapixels – A9 processor with 64-bit architecture – 4K video recording 3840 x 2160 pixels Additional chips – LED backlight – Oleophobic coating – Fingerprint sensor finger – Digital compass – Sensor distances – Three-axis gyroscope – operating system iOS 9 – approximate cost 56,990 thousand rubles

So, let's summarize, as can be seen from technical specifications, the Samsung Galaxy smartphone has a more powerful display. The iPhone has more RAM and internal memory, but again Samsung is ahead in terms of external memory MicroSD memory. Otherwise, everything is generally about the same. There is no point in comparing designs, because everyone has their own preferences, but it is worth noting that the design of both smartphones is very cool and modern. Yes, it can be noted that the iPhone’s processor is more powerful and the iOS operating system will still be cooler than Android, although again you may have a different opinion.

Overall, the smartphones are approximately equal; both smartphones are very impressive and modern. Of course, it’s better to come to the store and look at both smartphones live, take them in your hands, and then you will definitely understand what you like best, which is closer to you in terms of external sensations. One thing is for sure, no matter what smartphone you buy, be it a Samsung Galaxy or an iPhone, you definitely won’t regret it.

Both phones are actively sold on the domestic market and are receiving positive reviews. They cost approximately the same and are flagship models from lines from different manufacturers.

Competitors

Both the sixth iPhone and the Galaxy S7 have their competitors who are in the same price category. These are the famous iPhone 6s Plus, OnePlus 3T and even the older version from Samusng – S8. Let's share links of phone reviews with competitors:

iPhone 6s comparison:

1. vs 6S plus
2. vs Xiaomi Mi5 – .

Samsung S7 comparison:

• vs OnePlus 3T – available
• vs S8 – .
• vs iPhone SE – .
• vs iPhone 6s plus – .
• vs Huawei P9 – .

If you are in doubt about your choice, be sure to consider all possible competitors for the phone you are choosing. Don't focus on just one thing.

Parameter table

In the table we indicate the main characteristics of both models and cost. The comparison involved phones with 32 GB of memory “on board”.

	iPhone 6s	Galaxy S7
Price	39-40 thousand rubles	35-38 thousand rubles
Display	4.7 inches, 1334x750	5.1 inches, 2560x1440 (QHD)
CPU	Apple A9	Exynos 8890
Graphic arts		MALI T880 MP12
RAM	1 GB	4 GB
Disk	32 GB	32 GB
Rear camera	12 MP, f/2.2
Battery	14 hours talk time	3000 mAh
		Dust and water protection

These 2 smartphones are fundamentally different, so comparing them is not entirely appropriate. But we'll try.

Displays

The first obvious difference is the displays, their diagonal, resolution. Many users unknowingly get disappointed when they see iPhone resolution 6S, which is not FullHD, but only HD in 2017! But in reality, with a diagonal of 4.7 inches, the FullHD display is simply stupid. Apple finds a balance between screen size and resolution. As a result, the resolution of 1334x750 fits perfectly into the specified diagonal: there is absolutely no pixelation, unnecessary load on the processor is eliminated, unnecessary battery consumption is also eliminated, the picture is as comfortable as possible for the user. In addition, there is a Retina display, which means colors will look natural even at the widest viewing angles, and the brightness margin is huge. In two words – the display is beautiful.

The screen on the Samsung Galaxy S7 is also great. This is a SuperAMOLED display with QHD resolution and a diagonal of 5.1 inches. SuperAMOLED technology is supposed to be the best technology today and many other manufacturers are trying to get their hands on it for use in their smartphones. In our opinion, the resolution of 2560x1440 is unnecessary here; simple HD or, at most, FullHD would be enough. QHD is, of course, cool, but there is little practical benefit from it. You won’t notice the difference in the picture on such a small diagonal (even just HD will look good on a 5.1-inch display), and the load on the processor and battery increases greatly. Therefore, here QHD is a simple marketing ploy, and not the most successful one.

But it’s worth paying tribute to: the display in the Samsung Galaxy S7 is good: it behaves well in the sun (there are no glares or reflections), there is a large brightness reserve, and the color rendition is natural. Samsung specialists even took care of users who are used to wearing glasses with a polarizing filter. Normal screen When viewed with such glasses, it turns black at a certain angle, but not the display of the Galaxy S7. This is the first display to provide such a detail.

And finally, the highlight is the Always On Display technology, which displays the clock, date, battery charge or anything else of your choice on the locked screen. Now you don’t need to press buttons for the screen to light up and display the necessary information. Wherein this technology consumes extremely little electricity. For a whole day of work, supporting Always On Display technology takes only 2-3% of the battery charge.

It's difficult to draw conclusions. Both the iPhone 6S and Galaxy S7 have cool screens. But thanks to some new technologies, Samsung's SuperAMOLED display wins. Important: this victory is not at all due to more high resolution. To some extent this is a disadvantage here.

Processor: Apple A9 vs Exynos 8890

CPU in Galaxy S7

Two different chips can be used here: Exynos 8890 or Snapdragon 820. The most commonly used proprietary processor is Exynos 8890, and models with SD 820 are extremely rare. Therefore, locally look towards the Exynos 8890. This is a pretty cool processor for the flagship Samsung line. It can also be used in later phones: Galaxy S7 Edge+ or Galaxy Note 6.

This chip runs on ARMv8 architecture and has eight cores: 4 M1 cores high performance, 4 cores for energy saving – Cortex-A53 (low performance). There is also ARM Mali T880MP12 graphics.

The Snapdragon 820 processor, which this flagship can also use, shows similar results in the performance test. But due to higher power consumption, it will have approximately 10% less battery life, and the camera's focusing speed will be slightly slower, which is a disadvantage of the Snapdragon 820. Therefore, we recommend choosing the Galaxy S7 with Exynos processor.

Apple A9

Without going into technical details, the performance of the iPhone 6S can be characterized as follows: all sites open extremely quickly, the interface works without the slightest slowdown or freezes, applications and games show high FPS.

According to the Antutu benchmark, the iPhone 6S scores 132,606 points and takes 32nd place in the overall rating among all smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S7 is in 22nd position in the ranking with a score of 140,407 points.

These results were published on the official Antutu blog. It follows that the Galaxy S7 is more powerful, and the Exynos 8890 outperforms the Apple A9. The winner is a Korean-made Samsung product.

Camera comparison

Let's start with S7. Here it is used Sony camera IMX260, which was originally developed specifically for this flagship. The lens aperture is f/1.7, which is good (compared to the standard f/2.0). Unlike other cameras, focusing in the Sony IMX260 is carried out over the entire area of ​​the matrix (the technology is called Dual Pixel), which means that each pixel takes part in focusing, which increases the brightness and clarity of the image. This is especially noticeable in evening photos in low light. You can't call the camera strong, but it's definitely better cameras many competitive flagships.

Examples of photos on S7

Now about the iPhone 6S. We were unable to find accurate information about the iPhone 6S sensor. It has a resolution of 12 megapixels, an aperture of f/2.2 (which is worse compared to the S7), the presence of an HDR mode, and True Tone Flash. But there is no optical stabilization (like in Samsung).

Examples of photos on iPhone 6S

It is difficult to determine the winner in this pair, because... The photos on both smartphones are decent. Subjectively, we will give victory Samsung phone Galaxy S7. Visually it seems that the quality is better there, although it is very difficult to notice the difference by eye.

Autonomy

According to the manufacturer, the iPhone 6S can withstand 14 hours of talk time, 11 hours of video viewing and 50 hours of music. Of course, these are approximate figures, but it can be argued that every evening or night the phone will have to be charged. This is the "standard" for a modern phone.

Capacity Galaxy batteries S7 is higher - 3000 mAh, but this is indirectly related to autonomy. After all, the operating time of phones is also about optimization, the correct consumption of energy by components. Samsung does a good job with this: video playback at maximum brightness is 13 hours. This indirectly confirms autonomy. Some users claim that in “economy mode” the phone lasts 2 days, and there are those who manage to use up the charge in 3 days, but this is already a perversion.

Be that as it may, the S7 has a little better battery life, so the winner is the flagship from Samsung.

Other differences

IP68 dust and water protection is a feature of the S7. You can drown it and nothing will happen to it. Not only can water not get inside, but also the components are protected with a special solution (impregnation) that repels water. USB connectors are also protected.

Apple's new iOS device, the iPhone 7, was officially announced at a recent event, and it naturally sparked the usual heated debate that surrounds any device from the company. It turned out that the smartphone is actually very similar to its predecessor, but that’s not the point. We're excited to compare the smartphone with its biggest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S7.

We will try to find out the best aspects, compare them and draw conclusions about each of these flagship devices.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Specifications

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Screen

If we compare the characteristics of both premium devices on paper, the Samsung Galaxy S7 will definitely be the leader.

The South Korean manufacturer has equipped its device with an excellent 5.1-inch Super AMOLED-a screen that is the best on the market. Apple's decision to keep the display the same size and resolution as on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S doesn't bode well, even if it has a wider color range this time around.

Yes, the 4.7-inch Retina HD in the iPhone 7 has support for 3D Touch, which will improve the user experience, but spend a little more and you'll get the Galaxy S7 Edge with a 5.5-inch curved screen.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Cameras

Only the iPhone 7 Plus has a dual-lens main camera, while the iPhone 7 has a regular 12-megapixel camera. It's 60% faster, 30% more energy efficient, and collects 50% more light than the main camera lens on last year's iPhone 6S. The 4.7-inch model now has optical image stabilization and a new quad-LED flash.

As for the Galaxy S7, what else is there to say? With amazing performance in low light conditions, optical stabilization pictures and complex manual mode, this flagship has an incredibly good main camera module.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Processor, memory and body color options

Samsung supplies Russia with the Galaxy S7 model with an Exynos 8890 processor and 4 GB random access memory on board. Meanwhile, the iPhone 7 features a quad-core A10 Fusion chipset that is claimed to be 40% faster than its predecessor. The device is equipped with 2 GB of RAM.

Apple has finally gotten rid of models with 16 GB of user memory. Now you get 32 ​​GB of memory as standard, which is what iPhone fans have been waiting for. The company also offers 128GB and 256GB storage options. The starting variant offers 32GB of on-board storage, but it also has a slot for memory cards up to 200GB.

Both smartphones are available in four color options. Since the Galaxy S7 is covered in glass, any of the available colors have a glossy finish. In the case of the iPhone 7, you only get one option, which looks similar - “Jet Black”. By the way, this is polished and anodized aluminum, not glass.

Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Price

Apple's flagship in its basic modification will cost you 56,990 rubles, while its competitor from the South Korean company costs 50 thousand rubles. The average iPhone model with 128 GB of internal memory is priced at 65,990 rubles, and the maximum - 74,990 rubles.

conclusions

The new flagships from Samsung and Apple are more similar than ever. They are both waterproof, very performant and offer incredible good cameras.

Key Difference, as it has always been, is operating system. Last thing iOS update is the largest in the entire history of the platform. Apple has improved user interface, adding a huge number of new features.

Samsung has done a pretty good job on new version TouchWiz skins, and the Galaxy S7 is now significantly faster than its predecessors. It is expected to be updated to Android Nougat at the end of this year or early next year. Most likely, it will be possible to change the design of icons separately from the theme, as on the Galaxy Note 7.

Unlike the S7, the seventh iPhone lacks a standard audio jack, but you can still connect your old headphones, since Apple includes a special adapter for each smartphone. Also in the box with the device there are Lightning headphones, and the company’s accessories store has wireless headset AirPods.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is obviously superior to its competitor in several areas: screen and price. They both have excellent battery life and performance results.

Which would you choose, Galaxy S7 or iPhone 7?

So, it's time to do the first Samsung comparison Galaxy S7 vs Apple iPhone 6s. We conducted it and found 15 advantages of the Korean flagship over the latest Apple phone.

Note that this comparison is rather conceptual, and it involves exclusively Common parameters. When we have the opportunity to test the same Galaxy S7 camera “live”, we will definitely do so and share the results.

Benefit #1: Screen

Even avid fans Apple products that screens top smartphones Samsung, made using Super AMOLED technology, looks much more colorful and impressive IPS matrices, which are used in the iPhone. Until recently, Samsung was criticized for the fact that SuperAMOLED sacrifices natural color reproduction to “colorfulness,” but this time the Galaxy S7 screen has two image output modes: main and photorealistic.

Advantage #2: Processor

The Galaxy S7 shipped to most countries in the world except the USA and China uses a processor that currently shows the best performance in multi-core mode in tests. And due to the use of Samsung's own Exynos M1 cores, this time the processor will not lag behind Apple solutions in single-core tests.

Advantage #3: MicroSD slot

IN new Samsung The manufacturer returned the Galaxy S7. Officially supported microSD cards up to 200 Gb, and in fact - up to 512 Gb. Apple smartphones never had the ability to expand memory, but latest Apple iPhone 6s in its maximum version has a built-in storage of 128 Gb. While the Galaxy S7 with a memory card installed can have almost twice as much!

Advantage #4: RAM

Unlike the Apple iPhone 6s, the Samsung Galaxy S7 has not 2, but 4 GB of RAM, which increases the device’s multitasking potential.

Advantage #5: Dual-SIM by default

Samsung Galaxy S7 is initially released, that is, it provides for the installation of two SIM cards, both of which can operate in networks up to 4G LTE inclusive, and special versions will also have CDMA support. The Apple iPhone 6s does not have this at all.

Benefit #6: Always-On Display

Benefit #12: Samsung Pay

The new Galaxy S7 received payment service support Samsung Pay, which makes it easy to turn your smartphone into almost a full-fledged bank card. It’s just that you won’t be able to withdraw money from it at an ATM—your smartphone won’t fit into the slot for a plastic card. But the Galaxy S7 can - so you can use it to pay for almost any terminal, and not just where there is PayPass support for payment via NFC.

Benefit #13: Virtual Reality

Samsung Galaxy S7 supports virtual reality glasses reality gear VR Moreover, everyone who pre-orders the device (before March 11 in most countries of the world, March 18 in Russia, March 25 in Ukraine) and purchases the product in the first three days from the start of sales, . In our opinion, this is simply a royal gift!

Benefit #14: Latest 4G LTE networks

Samsung Galaxy S7 potentially supports the latest 4G LTE Cat networks. 12/13 and LTE-U (600 megabits/150 megabits). In reality, they are just being designed, but having the ability to connect to them is a good foundation for the future.

Advantage #15: Price

The Apple iPhone 6s, released six months ago, is now on sale at the official price of 56,990 rubles. And this is only for the 16 GB memory option without expandability! For a model with 64 GB of memory you will have to pay 65,990 rubles, and for 128 GB - all 74,990!

At the same time, Samsung is officially offering the advanced Galaxy S7 for only 49,990 rubles! And for only 3,000 rubles you can buy a 128 GB MicroSD memory card for it. The final savings compared to the Apple iPhone 6s in terms of memory alone are almost one and a half times! And this is not counting the fact that you will also have 32 GB of the smartphone’s main Flash memory.

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