Find The Hottest Deals On Iphone And Samsung Phones
Choosing the right smartphone is a big decision. With so many different options to choose from, it can be daunting to try and find a phone that has the best combination of features for your needs. Luckily, there are two major standouts on the smartphone market: the Apple iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy. Users of each phone are highly defensive of their phone of choice, with each side claiming they have the better features. Who’s right? Keep reading to see which phone has the better features: iPhone or the Samsung Galaxy.
6. Phone Size And Weight
While processing power, incredible graphic capabilities, and speed are all important features of smartphones, let’s face it: you have to carry the thing around with you at all times. No one wants to carry around a brick in their pocket all day, no matter how cool that brick is. The Galaxy s7 Edge weighs in at 5.54 ounces (157g) and measures 5.94" x 2.85" x 0.30" (151mm x 77mm x 8mm). The iPhone 7 Plus, on the other hand, weighs 6.63 ounces (188g) and measures 6.23” x 3.07” x 0.29” (158.2 mm x 77.9 mm x 7.3 mm). The iPhone 7 Plus is slightly larger and heavier, giving the Galaxy s7 Edge a slight...well, edge.
5. Screen Size And Resolution
The Galaxy s7 Edge features a dual-edge 5.5” (129.2mm) quad HD screen capable of displaying content with a resolution up to 2560 x 1440. The iPhone 7 Plus also comes with a 5.5” (129.2mm) screen, sporting a Retina display capable of 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi. While the iPhone 7 Plus’s Retina display is sharp and crisp, the high maximum resolution of the Galaxy s7 Edge’s screen lets you watch content with the utmost clarity. The Galaxy s7 Edge is the winner by a longshot when it comes to smartphone screens.
4. Connectivity With Other Devices
Both phones have nearly the same features when it comes to connectivity - WiFi and Bluetooth antennae, computer sync options, etc. The Galaxy s7 Edge, however, sports a standard USB jack which means you won’t need a specialized cable. For some unexplainable reason, Apple decided to remove the industry-standard 3.5mm headphone jack - you know, the one that works with all your headphones. While the decision might have supposedly been made to make the iPhone 7 plus as thin as possible, the result is that you’ll have to buy a new pair of Bluetooth headphones to listen to music or make hands-free calls. The Galaxy s7 Edge is the clear winner here.
3. Camera
Finally, the iPhone 7 Plus wins a category. Hands down, the iPhone 7 Plus’ camera outshines the Galaxy s7 Edge’s camera. The iPhone 7 Plus features a pair of 12-megapixel camera lenses, one wide-angle lens and another telephoto lens which offers a narrower field of view and magnified image perfect for selfies. The Galaxy s7 Edge also has a 12-megapixel camera, but the incredible list of features and zoom options on the iPhone 7 Plus’ two lenses make this phone worth the price even if it’s only ever used as a camera.
2. Battery Life
Battery life is one of the most important considerations to make when choosing a smartphone. Now that we all rely on the constant connectivity smartphones offer, a dead phone can mean the difference between sanity and crippling anxiety. The Galaxy S7 Edge features a 3,600 mAh lithium-ion battery that is claimed to offer 74 hours of life playing music and 27 hours of 3G phone calls. The iPhone 7 Plus has a 2,900 mAh lithium-ion battery Apple claims can last up to 60 hours when playing music and 21 hours when making calls. If you need a phone with long battery life, go with the Galaxy s7 Edge.
1. Operating System And Processor
The Galaxy s7 Edge sports a lightning-fast (for the phone market) 2.15GHz Quad-Core processor and runs Android 7.0 Nougat, a lively operating system packed full of user-customizable features. The iPhone 7 Plus features the state-of-the-art quad-core Apple A10 Fusion processor which boasts 3GB of RAM and has been shown to be much faster than any other mobile processor on the market. The iPhone 7 Plus runs iOS 10, Apple’s latest operating system. While the iPhone’s hardware might be slightly faster, the closed-source nature of iOS turns off many users who opt for the Galaxy’s much more open Android OS. This one is a matter of personal preference.