After Samsung’s huge success with their last release, experts that sell cell phones anticipated their next big surprise. Now that the Samsung S7 has been released, let’s take a look at how people have been finding it so far. Has it reached the same level of applause that the S6, the S6 Edge, and the S6 Edge Plus have gained, or will it be one thing that Samsung users would rather forget?
What’s Bad About It
Just to get them out of the way, let’s start out with the things that could use a lot of improvement.
- Overly reflective
Sure, everyone loves all things nice and shiny. But when it’s your phone reflecting back too much light, then that’s not a good thing at all. This is one problem that users have so far noticed with the S7. Especially during overcast and sunny days, the screen is too reflective, making it harder to read or see anything no matter how much you adjust the brightness.
- Fake-looking selfies
Clear photos is one thing, but fake-looking ones are a different story altogether. The screen flash needs to be toned down a little bit so that the pictures produced are more realistic and less fake-looking.
- Non-removable battery
Once again, Samsung has opted for a non-removable battery here. But people have been clamoring for removable batteries ever since they stopped using it when they released the S5.
Not only would a removable battery give more opportunities for longer power (you just have to switch batteries when the last one runs out of power), the resale value of the phone also becomes higher.
Now that we have those out of the way, let’s go straight to the good stuff.
What’s Great About It
Now let’s take a look at what makes the S7 the phone to beat this year:
- Long battery life
Every time a new phone hits the market, people would always check on its battery life. Guess what? Samsung has nailed it. Even through an entire day of heavy use, it still continues to be useful.
- Better storage
The S7 has a microSD slot, which means that you are not restricted to what the main memory has to offer – you can finally take more pictures, save more songs and videos, have more apps, and so much more.
- Water-resistant
Despite what other people think, water-resistance proves to be quite a handy phone feature. No, you may not be the kind who throws their phone into the tub or down the toilet. But you could be someone who finds himself under a heavy downpour, without an umbrella, and with your phone inside your shallow pocket. Or you may get thrown into a pool with your phone still in your hands. You just never know.
- Game Launcher
This is perfect for people who play on their phones a lot. The Game Launcher gives you access to a quick menu that allows you to record your screen or quickly minimize a game you’re playing. These quick actions make it easier for you to transition from one app to the next or perform one action after another.
And you know what? This is just the start. There are just so many things that the S7 does, it’s impossible to run out of things to be surprised about. Definitely, this is one phone that’s going to be hard to beat. Apple, your move.
