Phones may soon come with 6 GB of RAM thanks to new Samsung memory technology
Samsung has announced that it will be producing the world’s first 12 Gb LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile phones based on its 20 nm process. That’s a lot of fancy talk that basically means we’re probably going to start seeing huge amounts of RAM in phones and tablets soon.
The 12 Gb DRAM is the fasted DRAM chip available and offers the highest potential capacity on the market. This enables up to 6 GB of RAM to be used on a mobile device using four separate chips, which is pretty extreme for a mobile phone but now definitely possible and attainable. 6 GB of RAM will fit in what could previously only hold 3 GB of RAM, so manufacturers won’t have to accommodate any extra space.
Samsung’s component division has been doing increasingly well over the years thanks to its premium memory performance and Exynos chipset. There’s no telling exactly when we’ll start to see a whopping 6 GB of RAM in a smartphone, but if anyone is going to do it, it’s probably going to be Samsung.
source: Samsung Tomorrow
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Samsung discusses positive reaction to Samsung Pay in South Korea
Samsung Pay was originally announced with the Galaxy S6, although it’s been delayed several times since then. It finally went live last month, but only in South Korea, and is slated to kick off in North America later this month.
After a month in South Korea, Samsung has talked a bit about how people are reacting to and using the service, and so far it seems like customers and retailers alike are pretty happy with the experience so far.
Since launch on August 20th, Samsung has seen around 25,000 registrations for Samsung Pay per day, with over KRW 750 million being spent each day using the service. Not only are registration numbers good, but that also means people are actively using it, not just setting it up and forgetting about it. A majority of Galaxy Note 5 users have already used the service, which should be expected for the company’s latest flagship, but it’s positive news nonetheless.
Samsung also discussed competition in the mobile payment space, but they really only consider plastic cards to be their competition, not the likes of Android Pay and Apple Pay. Since Samsung Pay works with traditional credit card machines and doesn’t require merchants to install any additional hardware, it makes it extremely easy to replace a plastic credit or debit card with a smartphone in these situations. And since 80 – 90% of users are using Samsung Pay more than once, it’s pretty clear that people are willing to exclusively use their phone to make payments if it means they can leave the credit cards at home. The only drawback here is that Samsung Pay doesn’t support online transactions just yet, but that’s certainly on the to-do list for the service.
The interview also discusses several other highlights of Samsung Pay, including the security behind it and how eager banks and merchants are to get on board. Samsung also talks about their future plans, including adding location based services and coupons to the app, and whether or not they’ll be charging banks or merchants any fees for using the service.
It’s a pretty interesting interview, so it might be worth glancing over if you’re planning on using the service in the near future.
source: Samsung Tomorrow
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Cinemersia releases MansLaughter, a full film only on Samsung GearVR
Cinemersia is a production company who specialize in VR. Today they have announced that their feature film MansLaughter, is on Samsung GearVR. The film is very unique in the way it was made and a first in many areas such as: VR film length, VR digital content, quadraphonic VR sound engineering, core plot guidance, and story construct and design.
Called ‘an experiment in theatrical VR’, MansLaughter puts the audience in the middle of four scenes. Things are happening all around them, some actors are even in multiple scenes at once. However, in a VR world the audience can look around to view everything that is going on. When the audience does start to look around, that is when the audio stats playing from that scene. They can also choose what scene to watch, at what time, and in what order. It sounds pretty insane and awesome to me.
The story is summarized as follows on Cinemersia’s site:
“Four people in tangled relationships learn a man who’s won a $265 Million Mega Lotto is waiting to turn in the ticket. Delay is not his friend, nor are the other four as his caution gives them time for deception, double-cross and murder in order to claim the ticket for themselves. But who will end up with the money? Pay attention all around you to find out.”
Being the first of it’s kind, obviously a lot of work went into making it. Plus, being a very specialized VR film with things going on all around the viewer, it makes it a lot more difficult to write a script for.
David Marlett, the film’s writer and director said:
“I lost track of how many times we found ourselves creating things out of whole cloth due to necessity. For example, the script was a beast as the timings had to be precise. We had a terrific and very patient cast and crew as each of the four 10 minute central scenes are long takes, must run concurrently, and be exactly aligned to reveal only certain things in the plot based on how the audience engages with them.” He added, “It makes more sense when you experience it.”
The movie has a hovering object over key dialogue parts showing you where to look next ideally, but viewers are free to look anywhere they want. This film sounds like it would be great to watch multiple times as every time you watch it, it’s different.
MansLaughter is offered (for free) only on the Samsung GearVR. They said this is due to Samsung releasing MilkVR software (V. 1.35) that was developed specifically for films like MansLaughter.
If you have a GearVR this is definitely something you have to check out first hand. Due to being able to look all around, it’s recommended that you sit in a swivel char for the full 46 minutes.
Press Release:
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today Cinemersia, a leading live-action VR cinema production company, releases their maiden VR film, MansLaughter, on Samsung GearVR head-mounted displays. Due to the novel design, the film is the first in a number of areas, including VR film length, VR digital content, quadraphonic VR sound engineering, core plot guidance, and story construct and design.
Billed as ‘an experiment in theatrical VR’, MansLaughter places the audience in the middle of four scenes happening around them, with most of the actors appearing in multiple scenes simultaneously. In that virtual reality space, audiences can choose (by turning around) what scene to watch, at what time, and in what order. Only the scene being looked at can be heard, though there is a slight dialogue overlap right in-between the scenes, adding to the complexity of the writing.
The story is summarized as follows on Cinemersia’s site:
“Four people in tangled relationships learn a man who’s won a $265 Million Mega Lotto is waiting to turn in the ticket. Delay is not his friend, nor are the other four as his caution gives them time for deception, double-cross and murder in order to claim the ticket for themselves. But who will end up with the money? Pay attention all around you to find out.”
“A significant amount of invented physical and technical design went into making MansLaughter work,” said the film’s writer and director, David Marlett. “I lost track of how many times we found ourselves creating things out of whole cloth due to necessity. For example, the script was a beast as the timings had to be precise. We had a terrific and very patient cast and crew as each of the four 10 minute central scenes are long takes, must run concurrently, and be exactly aligned to reveal only certain things in the plot based on how the audience engages with them.” He added, “It makes more sense when you experience it.”
There was no traditional editing, but Marlett added what he calls the ‘blue goo’, an inverted editing device, an object hovering high over key dialogue and moving between the four scenes. That allows the audience to either follow the director’s suggested path through the core storyline, or look elsewhere for more plot layers and subtext.
“We had an extraordinary post-production team putting it all together, including writing code and creating tools and tech where none previously existed,” added Marlett. “They include Daniel Gaucher at EDITVR, Tim Gedemer at SourceSound, Greg Roberts at dSky, and Andrew Dickerson at Samsung. It was because of those four guys that we were able to pull off the many unseen hat-tricks and shoe shuffles that make MansLaughter work.”
MansLaughter is offered (for free) only on the Samsung GearVR. This is due to Samsung’s recently released MilkVR software upgrade (V. 1.35) that was developed in part for MansLaughter, and because of the GearVR’s unique-in-the-VR-market-for-now cordless/mobile functionality. “Because of the four way scenes in the full 360 degrees, the audience needs to be free to turn,” saidCameron Ayers, one of the film’s producers, adding a recommendation of a comfortable swivel chair for the full 46 minutes it takes to watch it all. “MansLaughter is free because it’s an experimental film,” said Ayers. “When we release full feature films, like ARAPAHO, they’ll have prices comparable to traditional movies on demand.”
The team at Cinemersia are rapidly building on what was learned from MansLaughter. Currently they’re in pre-production on their next two VR projects, both being billed as revolutionary. ARAPAHO will be a full 90 minute immersive, VR feature film (“Dances with Wolves” meets “Sliding Doors”, and through VR you’re out there on the prairie), and INNERDRONE, a TV/VR hybrid set in the near future (“Homeland” meets “Lone Survivor”, and through optional VR you can be either inside the combat or not).
See www.Cinemersia.com for more information on MansLaughter, and Cinemersia’s next VR films.
Contact:
Cameron Ayres, Producer
CINEMERSIA
contact@Cinemersia.comDavid Marlett, Writer/Director
CINEMERSIA
dmarlett@Cinemersia.com
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The iPhone 6s Plus vs. the competition: Big is beautiful
Apple may have finally embraced larger phones last year, but this year’s announcement of the 6s Plus doesn’t mean we’re going to see a 6-inch iPhone any time soon. We’re still looking at the same 5.5-inch screen size, though with faster internals and some snazzy new features like 3D Touch. But, with larger displays becoming the norm, users now have to think about more than just the screen size. We’ve matched up the iPhone 6s Plus against some leading handsets to make it easier to decide which big-screen phone has what it takes to be your next device.
| iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | Moto X Pure Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $299, $399, $499 | varies by carrier, starts at $249 on AT&T | $399, $449, $499 |
| Known Dimensions | 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches) | 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6mm (6.03 x 3 x 0.01 inches) | 153.9 x 76.2 x 6.1 mm (6.06 x 3 x 0.24 inches) |
| Weight | 192g (6.77 ounces) | 171g (6.03 ounces) | 179g (6.31 ounces) |
| Screen size | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) | 5.7 inches (144.78mm) | 5.7 inches (144.78mm) |
| Screen resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (518 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (520 ppi) |
| Screen type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | Super AMOLED Quad HD | IPS TFT LCD |
| Battery | NA | 3,000mAh | 3,000mAh |
| Internal storage | 16 / 64 / 128GB | 32 / 64GB | 16 / 32/ 64 GB |
| External storage | None | None | microSD (up to 128GB) |
| Rear camera | 12MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.22µm pixel size | 16MP, f/1.9, LED flash | 21MP, f/2.0, phase-detect auto-focus, HDR |
| Front-facing cam | 5MP FaceTime HD, f/2.2 | 5.0MP, f/1.9 | 5MP, f/2.0, 1.4µm pixel size |
| Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 LE | v4.1 LE |
| SoC | Apple A9 | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| CPU | NA | 2.1GHz, 1.5GHz octa-core | 1.8GHz hexa-core |
| GPU | NA | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
| RAM | NA | 4GB | 3GB |
| WiFi | Dual band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Operating system | iOS 9 | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| Standout features | 3D Touch, 2nd-gen Touch ID, Retina flash | S-Pen, fast wireless charging, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, fingerprint sensor | Water-repellent nano-coating, TurboPower charging |
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The iPhone 6s vs. the competition: Is it enough?
The iPhone 6s is here, featuring the same basic body as last year’s edition but with a new rose gold aluminum finish, a stronger glass display and pressure-sensitive 3D Touch. There are quite a few improvements under the hood as well, including a faster processor and an improved OS. But, with rival companies coming out with phones that are lean, fast and affordable, is the 6s still the must-have handset this fall? We’ve been impressed with offerings from Samsung and LG this year, but how do they fare against Apple’s latest?
| iPhone 6s | Samsung Galaxy S6 | LG G4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $199, $299, $399 | varies by carrier, starts at $129 on AT&T | $199 |
| Known dimensions | 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 inches) | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8mm (5.65 x 2.76 x 0.27 inches) | 153.9 x 76.2 x 6.1 mm (6.06 x 3 x 0.24 inches) |
| Weight | 5.04 ounces (143g) | 4.87 ounces (138g) | 6.31 ounces (179g) |
| Screen size | 4.7 inches (119.38mm) | 5.1 inches (129.2mm) | 5.5 inches (139.7mm) |
| Screen resolution | 1,334 x 750 (326ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (576 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 (538 ppi) |
| Screen type | IPS LCD, Retina HD | Super AMOLED Quad HD | IPS Quantum |
| Battery | 1,810mAh (non-removable) | 2,550mAh (non-removable) | 3,000mAh |
| Internal storage | 16/64/128GB | 32/64/128GB | 32GB |
| External storage | None | None | microSD (up to 2TB) |
| Rear camera | 12MP iSight, f/2.2, 1.22µm pixel size | 16MP, LED flash | 16MP, f/1.8, LED flash, HDR |
| Front-facing cam | 5MP FaceTime HD, f/2.2 | 5MP | 8MP, f/2.0, OIS 2.0 |
| Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.1 | v4.1 BLE |
| SoC | Apple A9 | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
| CPU | NA | 2.1GHz, 1.5GHz octa-core | 1.8GHz hexa-core |
| GPU | NA | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
| RAM | NA | 3GB | 3GB |
| WiFi | Dual band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Operating system | iOS 9 | Android 5.0 | Android 5.1 |
| Standout features | 3D Touch, 2nd-gen Touch ID, Retina flash | Accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, fingerprint scanner, auto real-time HDR | Interchangeable back covers |
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The iPad Pro vs. the competition: Super-size your tablet
Last year Apple embraced the mantra that “bigger is better” for the iPhone. Now it’s done the same with the iPad line, in the form of a larger-screen 12.9-inch tablet. But Apple isn’t the first to make a big tablet, and not even the first to call it “Pro.” How does the iPad Pro compare to other large tablets, like the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and the Surface Pro 3? We’ve lined up the specs side by side so you can decide which one you’d rather hold in your lap while you work.
| iPad Pro | Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 | Surface Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $799, $949, $1,079 | $649 | starts at $799 |
| Thickness | 6.9mm (0.27 inches) | 7.95mm (0.313 inches) | 9.14mm (0.36 inches) |
| Weight | 713 or 723g (1.57 or 1.59 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) | 790g (1.76 pounds) |
| OS | iOS 9 | Android 4.4 | Windows 10 |
| Display | 12.9-inch IPS LCD Retina display | 12.2-inch Crystal Clear LCD | 12-inch ClearType Full HD |
| Resolution | 2,732 x 2,048 (265 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,600 (247 ppi) | 2,560 x 1,440 ( ppi) |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Processor | Apple A9X | 1.9GHz Exynos 5 Octa | Intel i3 / i5 / i7 |
| Memory | NA | 3GB | 4 / 8GB |
| Storage | 32 / 128GB | 32GB | 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 GB |
| Ports | Lightning | microSD, HDMI, MHL, USB 3.0 | microSD, USB 3.0 |
| Front camera | 1.2MP FaceTime, f2.2 | 2MP | 5MP, 1080p |
| Rear camera | 8MP iSight, f/2.4, 1080p video at 30fps | 8MP | 5MP, 1080p |
| Cellular radio | Optional GSM/EDGE CDMA UMTS/HSPA/ HSPA+/DC-HSDPA LTE |
None | None |
| WiFi | Dual band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.0 | v4.0 |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 10 hours | 9,500mAh | NA |
| Accessories | Smart Keyboard, Apple Pencil | S Pen, S Mouse | Surface Pen, Surface Pro Type Cover |
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Samsung Galaxy S7 will be offered with two screen sizes, report says
Don’t look now, but the Samsung Galaxy S7 rumors are sneaking up right behind you. Indeed, we’re barely a few weeks beyond the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 announcements and already talking about next-gen stuff. Yes, it’s time to look to 2016 and the presumed Galaxy S7 models.
According to sources close to SamMobile, the Galaxy S7 will be offered in two display sizes. If accurate, the smaller model will have a 5.2-inch screen while the larger one offers up 5.8-inches of display. Reportedly, the Galaxy S7 could feature an UHD display at 4K resolution, but it’s not certain whether this would be for just the bigger one or both.
It makes sense that Samsung might want to follow the path set forth with the Galaxy S6. Specifically, giving customers the option between a standard size and a Plus model, too. This, conceivably, opens the door to Edge variants of both sizesas well.
Other details already tumbling about in the rumor mill for this device include two processor options: Samsung Exynos and Qualcomm Snapdragon.
As to when we’ll see the Galaxy S7 remains uncertain, but we’re guessing it’s some time in early spring. Historically, Samsung has launched its flagship device around Mobile World Congress and IFA; however it seems to be speeding up the pace a bit.
Given Samsung may have turned to using the Agile developmental system, it could cut the time by another 1-2 months. Either way, it’s still really early in the game and there’s plenty of time for things to change.
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Samsung will be relocating office staff amidst workforce reduction rumors
Samsung was rumored to cut around 10% of its office staff at company headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, but now Samsung is saying that those rumors simply aren’t true. The rumors stemmed from Samsung’s slowed earnings in the past few years, and typically when a company begins to bring in less money, they cut employees to counter that.
Samsung has said that they will be relocating a portion of their staff instead of laying anyone off, similar to their situation last year where the company sent management-level employees to different divisions to help out.
This is good news for Samsung employees, at least, but if things continue the way they’re going, Samsung will probably end up making job cuts somewhere down the line.
source: Yonhap News
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Our Best of IFA 2015: the 5 most impressive products from the show
Rain and chill blanketed Berlin last week, adding a gloomy hue to a cityscape that, even in the nicest of weathers, can be described as austere. But there was no gloom in the buzzing halls of Messe Berlin, the sprawling exhibition venue where IFA takes place every September.
A spectacle of light, color, and sound, IFA is Europe’s biggest electronics expo, and the place to show your products, if you’re a mobile company looking for exposure ahead of the crucial holiday season.
From boutique case makers to the biggest tech giants, hundreds of companies hawked their newest products at IFA 2015. The Android Authority team has sifted through the most interesting mobile announcements from the show, to bring you Our Best of IFA selection. Let’s see them, shall we?
Huawei Mate S: the finest phone at IFA
Huawei is not yet a household name in the West, but it’s fast becoming one. The Chinese company is about to enter the very select Nexus club, and its self-branded smartphones are increasingly valued by customers and reviewers. In this context, we were eager to see the new Mate S in action, and we weren’t disappointed.
The Mate S is a beautiful beast. Featuring the metallic design that Huawei has come to be known for, the Mate S is compact, sleek, and attractive. The fingerprint sensor on the back is new and improved, and once you get used to it, it will be really hard to go back to phones that lack this feature. A gorgeous AMOLED screen and strong performance complete the portrait of a true flagship that is worth its salt.
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Yoga Tab 3 Pro: versatility redefined
Tablets are boring, right? Wrong, says Lenovo, and the company has a pretty strong dissenting argument in the Yoga Tab 3 Pro. Billed as the ultimate video tablet, the Yoga Tab 3 Pro shows that tablets don’t have to be indistinct slabs of metal and glass. Sure, the asymmetrical design and above-average weight are not for everyone. But that distinctive spine hides some very interesting features, including a full-blown video projector and a multifunctional stand (it even has a hanging hole!).
Unique features aside, this ultimate media consumption machine can stand against any competitor when it comes to its fine QHD display and excellent performance, powered by Intel. Plus, the Yoga Tab 3 Pro offers what’s probably the best sound we’ve ever heard coming out of a tablet.
Read on:
- Lenovo YOGA Tablet 3 Pro hands-on and first look
- Lenovo announces YOGA Tablet 3, YOGA Tablet 3 Pro and several new smartphones at IFA 2015
LG Rolly Keyboard: simply clever
It’s not often that we’re impressed by a tablet accessory, let alone a Bluetooth keyboard. But LG managed to do just that with the clever little Rolly, a keyboard you can roll into a wand of sorts and carry in your pocket. It’s a little gizmo that you may be inclined to dismiss as an exercise in gimmickry, but playing with it turned us into converts.
The clever Rolly transforms into a wand with a satisfying click, but LG didn’t sacrifice functionality for the sake of the compact form factor. The keys actually have a nice travel (for a keyboard of this type), so you don’t feel like you’re tapping on a slab. There’s also a built-in stand that lets you prop up a phone or tablet, so you can get in productive mode just about anywhere and anytime.
Read on:
- LG Rolly wireless keyboard folds into a stick you can fit in any pocket
- LG G Pad 2 10.1 hands-on and first look
Samsung Gear S2: color us impressed
Tizen has a pretty bad reputation with the Android crowd, and for good reason. Samsung’s would-be Android replacement OS has failed to impressed us so far, and the various wearables that make use of it the more so. But the Gear S2 is different, and in a very good way. Samsung took its time bringing a new wearable to market, and this atypical restraint seems to have paid off.
The Gear S2 looks great, feels great, and thanks to the use of a rotating bezel, it actually works pretty nice too. Rotating the bezel with your index is an intuitive and simple way to go through a redesigned UI and for picking just the right app. It’s so good that, in most cases, it will replace tapping and swiping, which can be a pain on a small screen. It remains to be seen if Samsung can make Tizen work, but our initial impressions are very good.
Read on:
- Samsung’s new Gear S2 coming in October, will play nice with other Android devices
- Samsung Gear S2 hands-on
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium: more than just 4K
Sony launched a world first at IFA: 4K resolution on a 5.5-inch display. Despite the almost casual manner in which this breakthrough was announced, we were impressed – and pleasantly surprised – by Sony’s 4K Xperia Z5 Premium. The sheer technical achievement of shipping a 4K display deserves plaudits, even if you probably won’t be able to tell the difference.
It’s good to see Sony holding a technological lead in smartphones, but the Z5 Premium is more than just a pretty display. It feels as premium as the name implies; it’s fast, despite the added pixels; and it comes with a great camera that pushes the envelope in terms of resolution and quality.
Read on:
- Sony Xperia Z5 Premium hands-on and first look
- Sony Xperia Z5 Premium vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 quick look
- Sony Xperia Z5 Premium officially announced: what you need to know
There you have it: Android Authority’s Best of IFA 2015. Let us know your thoughts, thanks for following our IFA coverage, and see you at the next show!
Samsung Galaxy S7 may come in two size variants
It’s only September and we are already hearing rumors about the next generation Galaxy smartphone. According to a new report from Asia Today, Samsung might be prepping two different size variants of the Galaxy S7. The smartphones are expected to launch at the MWC expo in early March of next year. However, recent rumors have pointed out that the smartphone(s) could be announced as early as December of this year.
Reportedly, the Galaxy S7 will come in two different screen sizes, a standard 5.2-inch variant and a larger 5.8-inch version. The larger of the two might be designed to compete with Sony’s all-new Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone which includes a 4k resolution. As most of you can infer, Samsung hates falling behind in terms of specifications. Interestingly, if Sony sticks with its six month refresh cycle, we could see the next iteration of the Xperia lineup pop up around then.
At this point in time, it’s unclear whether Samsung will include the 4k resolution on both smartphones or just the larger of the two. We should find out more in the coming months.
Source: Asiatoday
Via: Sammobile
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