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The convergence began two years ago when the iPhone became larger following in the footsteps of Samsung. Then Samsung began to improve the quality of its materials and design, as Apple has been doing for years. And Apple recently increased the camera resolution iPhone, shortening one of the gaps that separated him from Samsung more.
In S7, Samsung is reducing the resolution of your camera if, well-read to reach the 12 megapixels of the iPhone.
Since since there are still some important differences. The latest iPhone are the ones who give the possibility to activate certain functions stronger pressing an icon or link, while Samsung is one of the main promoters of virtual reality.
It is too early to say which of the new models is better. Samsung introduced the S7 Sunday at a fair in Barcelona, but the device will not go on sale until March 11.
It is likely that most users decreed a tie. Samsung is the leader among Android and Apple uses its own ecosystem, iOS phones. For many, the choice depends on the system you like most and applications available for each.
What is known so far of the new models of Apple and Samsung:
CAMERA
In both the rear camera now has 12 megapixels (the iPhone rose from 8 to 12 and Samsung dropped from 18 to 12). This does not mean that Samsung have worsened.
In making the change, Samsung took the dimension 4 × 3 iPhone, putting aside the widescreen format that used and produced images so elongated that one had to reduce to 4 × 3 anyway. In practice, the reduction of 6 megapixels compensates the deficit and improving image.
The front 5 megapixel cameras have both improved since Apple iPhone resolution to half of last year. Apple allowed the same screen use a flash for selfies and Samsung is doing the same with the S7.
Samsung promises to improve distance shots in low light, incorporating techniques SLR cameras, although that step will require a lot of experimentation. In last year's models Samsung cameras tended to produce brighter than the iPhone shots. But also more distortions when the image is enlarged. Will have to see if that has been corrected in S7.
SIZE
Samsung Galaxy S7 measures almost 13 centimeters (5.1 inches) and is slightly larger and heavier than the iPhone 6 (12 cm or 4.7 inches), but not much. The S7 Edge, a more refined version has curved screen edges, like a waterfall. Edge screen is 14 cm (5.5 inches), but this is due to the curvature. The phone is slightly wider and heavier.
Compared to the iPhone 6s Plus, 14 cm, however, the Edge S7 is smaller.
EXTRAS
Neither the iPhone nor allow the S7 replace the battery. But the S7 can add memory. And the basic model is 32 gigabytes, double that of the iPhone.
Unlike the iPhone, on the other hand, S7 is waterproof. And it does not cover the ports. The S7 also allows wireless charging. Just posing the appliance on a base. The load, however, is slower than with a cable.
Apple and Samsung allow unlock the device with fingerprints, without a security code. And both can make payments with a touch on some business.
SHORTCUTS
The latest models of iPhone and S7 Edge have shortcuts to a number of functions, including selfies. With the iPhone you have to press a hard icon. With the Edge you can slide your finger down the right side and access to holders, contacts and favorite applications is achieved.
Apple allows outsiders create your own shortcuts, Samsung no.
THE SCREEN
One of the differences that persist screen technology. While the iPhone and most other phones use LCD screens, Samsung uses AMOLED, which has more vivid colors, although sometimes appear unnatural. Individual pixels produce their own light, without wasting energy. LCDs require energy to light when it is dark.
In practice, the S7 Samsung always shows the time, notifications and other things being "off" or locked.
VIRTUAL REALITY
Samsung in this area will take advantage to Apple, but faces competition from other manufacturers such as LG.
Samsung already has headphones RV and LG will draw one soon. The two companies will be selling short-term cameras to capture 360 degree video in RV. Mobile applications provide RV share and view videos.