In fact, at its launch, more people appeared to be interested in the virtual reality technology on show with the Gear VR than the actual Galaxy S7. What Samsung has inadvertently highlighted with its latest device is that smartphones are more and more alike, formulaic in design, specs and function. Really though, the most remarkable thing about the Galaxy S7 is how similar it is to the iPhone. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S7 alongside the larger Galaxy S7 Edge. All the iPhone 6S can handle is some light splashing. Its IP68 rating means it can be submerged in water at a depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes. Samsung has brought back dust and water resistance to the Galaxy S7 range, after skipping the feature for the Galaxy S6. The Galaxy S7’s 5.1-inch screen is slightly larger than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6S screen, which also adds to a negligible weight difference of 9g. Rectangular blocks of metal and glass mean there’s no great discernible difference between the two. Smartphones tend to follow the same tried-and-tested design style, and Samsung and Apple’s devices are no different. With the launch of the Galaxy S7 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, Newsweek takes a look at whether Samsung’s latest smartphone is enough to win out over Apple in the battle of the heavyweight handsets-and are either enough to turn around both firms’ stagnating sales? Design and Special Features The smartphone rivalry between Apple and Samsung is almost as old as the industry itself.
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