Samsung will downgrade the megapixels in the Galaxy S7 camera
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While
Samsung
is about to unveil and launch the Galaxy S7 flagship smartphone, the amount of information
who escape
on this flagship handset is increasing. Leaks over the past few days have particularly highlighted some interesting tidbits about the Galaxy S7's camera, which will no doubt be an extremely important part of the smartphone once it's released.
Galaxy S7
–New evoked panels
Other aspects of the smartphone have also become clear thanks to the leaks. A recent report shows the front panel of the smaller version of the Galaxy S7. It looks from this image that the Galaxy S7 panel will look much more like the Galaxy note device released last year than the
Galaxy S6
. The corners are noticeably less round in this image, ensuring the Galaxy S7 will have a squarer face.
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It's also worth noting that the screen is slightly larger than in the Galaxy S6, a possibility that is in line with rumors related to the Galaxy S7 in recent months.
Another leak from SamMobile seems to indicate that Samsung will transfer its mobile payment service to several new devices. Information from Sam Mobile indicates that many model numbers are related to mobile payment technology, starting with SM-G93XX. It is likely that the G930X models are the smaller models, while the G9350 is the larger device. Additionally, an image has been posted on social sharing site Reddit showcasing the expected specs for at least one of these new models.
The hardware specs listed in this image suggest the Galaxy S7 will include a p>
5.7-inch quad HD resolution display
, with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. 4 GB of RAM memory will also be included, while a fingerprint sensor will be present on the front of the device. The Reddit leak also suggested that a Snapdragon 820 processor, two pressure sensors - allowing the Galaxy S7 to get similar functionality to the 3D Touch included in the iPhone 7 - and Micro USB will all be included in this handset. . This suggests that Samsung will exclude the frequently expected technology
USB Type-C
.
Downgraded megapixels?
But the most notable spec visible in this image is the suggestion that the Galaxy S7 will have a
12.2 megapixel main camera
included. The front camera has also been suggested to be 5 megapixels. That would certainly come as a surprise, as Samsung has typically packed great specs into its mobile devices, and a 12.2-megapixel snapper would be a downgrade from previous Galaxy S series devices.
However, Samsung recently unveiled its new camera sensors
BRITECELL
, and it's been reported that the Korean company is internally working on a smaller 12-megapixel sensor using this new technology.< /p>
Initially, mobile device fans may view this decision as a sort of retrograde step. Why would Samsung consider lowering the Galaxy S7's megapixel count, especially considering the Galaxy S6's photographic capabilities were so acclaimed?
They respond that the number of elements present in a camera sensor is certainly not the only factor that has an influence on image quality. Larger sensor elements tend to receive more light, and therefore more information, which increases image quality. With size and space increasingly prized in modern smartphones, it's essential that wise decisions are made to balance the size of the sensors and their ability to capture large amounts of pixels. It's obvious that Apple never felt pressure to match the Galaxy series' megapixel rating with its own line of iPhones.
It is also notable that the quality of the materials included in a camera sensor should also be considered, with the focal length of the lens and the quality and amount of post-processing taking place on the captured information all playing both a vital role in ultimate image quality.
BRITECELL Benefits
Samsung believes that the BRITECELL technology it has developed will give it a significant advantage over its competitors. This new technology was launched at the recent Investor Forum and offers increased sensitivity in low light conditions, while maintaining strong color reproduction. This could be especially useful for the Galaxy S7, as cellphones have always struggled to take good quality photos in darker conditions.
In addition to these obvious benefits, Samsung also claims that BRITECELL helps reduce module height by nearly 20%, while maintaining low light sensitivity at 1.12μm. The new sensor will also be assisted by Samsung's proprietary technology
Smart WDR
, allowing the Galaxy S7 to produce a more detailed image via multi-exposure for improved spatial resolution. Phase-detection autofocus will also provide faster and more accurate autofocus for the Galaxy S7.
While this might be great news for the Galaxy S7's built-in camera, and indeed for Android fans, it also poses a few problems. questions about how Samsung will operate in the future. As mentioned earlier, the company has always prided itself on delivering smartphones with exceptional, market-leading specifications, and that won't be the case with the Galaxy S7, if those rumors turn out to be true.
It also potentially suggests that Samsung will significantly blur the lines between its mainstream and phablet-sized smartphones, and even its own product lines. The larger Galaxy S7 is essentially identical to the
Galaxy S6 Edge+
, and with the frame also showing a more boxy appearance, there would also appear to be extremely little difference between the Galaxy S and
Galaxy Note series
if this design were to be put into practice.
Rumors will make the Galaxy S7 launch date even more important, with Samsung needing to time the release appropriately in order to tap into post-Christmas markets. It is believed that Samsung will bring the release of the Galaxy S7 forward in order to reap some of the residual Christmas sales that Apple usually experiences during this period.
This could mean that the Galaxy S7 will be launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ensuring that the unveiling of the device will take place in February. Increasingly, it looks like when that happens, the Galaxy S7 will have a very unique camera.