hamza subhan's blog : Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro evaluation: A wonderful phone with one major disadvantage
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro evaluation: A wonderful phone with one major disadvantage
Samsung obtains a lot of things right with the Galaxy C7 Pro, yet out-of-date software application and also a high cost protect against the phone from attaining greatness.
The Indian mobile phone sector saw a lot of changes over the last 2 years. One of the vital trends was the increase of Chinese brand names like Xiaomi, Huawei, as well as Lenovo, which siphoned off-market share from neighborhood manufacturers. Chinese brands now represent 50% of all mobile phone sales in the country, and that number is only set to rise as competitors escalate and new players make their entry.
In all this time, the one constant has been Samsung. The South Korean producer not only handled to maintain its setting as the number one phone brand in the nation however it likewise effectively enhanced its market share. The factor it was able to do so was as a result of its competition across key segments-- the Galaxy S series and Galaxy A collection targeted the mid-tier and also premium categories, whereas the Galaxy J, as well as Galaxy On collection, accommodated budget buyers.
While the Galaxy S collection unquestionably inhabits a majority of the mindshare, it is the Galaxy J series that leads the way for Samsung in India-- over the last two years, Samsung offered tens of numerous gadgets in this segment, allowing the brand name to solidify its placement as the leading smart device vendor in the nation.
That leaves us with the Galaxy C collection. The schedule rests one tier listed below the Galaxy A series, and also there are a few key differences-- the Galaxy C7 Pro isn't water-resistant, and there's no Samsung Pay. The upside is that the C7 Pro is available for 25,990, or 7,500 less than the Galaxy A7 2017. Does the C7 Pro have what it takes to hold its own in a section that's dominated by the OnePlus 3 and also 3T?
Let's figure out.
Concerning this review
I (Harish Jonnalagadda) am composing this evaluation after making use of the Galaxy C7 Pro for two weeks in Hyderabad, India, on Airtel's 4G network. The phone came with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the package as well as got the Might 1, 2017 protection upgrade midway via the review.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Hardware
Samsung has actually been offering stunning metal-and-glass styles with the Galaxy S series for a couple of generations currently, with the Galaxy S8+ showcasing the very best that the supplier has to provide. The Galaxy A collection provides similar design values with a glass back, however, with the Galaxy C series, the firm selected an all-metallic framework that looks fantastic.
The front of the phone is controlled by a big 5.7-inch Complete HD Super AMOLED screen. It's not a QHD panel like the Galaxy S8, however, it makes up for it with vibrant shades and outstanding watching angles. Having made use of the C7 Pro after the Galaxy S8, I didn't discover any significant issues with the panel.
The earpiece sits above the screen as well as is flanked by the front electronic camera and the alert LED. There's a Samsung logo design below the earpiece forever step, as well as you get a physical residence switch with an ingrained fingerprint sensor that allows you to keep three prints. As constantly, the multitasking secret is to the left of the residence switch, with the back switch situated to the.
The power button is located on the right, and the SIM card tray lies right below. The Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro features have a hybrid SIM card slot, which means you can make use of a solitary SIM card together with a microSD card, or 2 SIM cards. The quantity buttons are to the left of the gadget, as well as they offer decent travel. The phone includes a USB-C port at the bottom, flanked by a 3.5 mm jack as well as a microphone to the left and an audio speaker to the. There's a second microphone located at the top of the phone.
The Galaxy C7 Pro is developed like a container.
Round the back, the C7 Pro has antenna lines that encounter the top and also base of the gadget. The camera sits in the center as well as sticks out somewhat from the surface of the phone. While the C7 Pro may do not have the design aesthetic of the Galaxy S8, it is constructed like a storage tank. It absolutely really feels much more long-lasting than Samsung's current front runner, as well as the construct of high quality is excellent, as one would expect in this segment.
The phone is available in 2 color options-- gold and navy blue, and also the blue alternative look better thanks to the all-black front plate. The gold variation has matching accents for the fingerprint and the earpiece sensing unit at the front, offering the phone an added visual flair.
The emphasis of the C7 Pro is its svelte profile, with the phone coming in at a density of 7mm. The streamlined chassis makes it comfortable to hold the phone, however, its sheer size makes it difficult for one-handed use.
Efficiency
The Galaxy C7 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 626-- the exact same chipset as the Moto Z2 Play. There's 4GB of RAM and also 64GB storage space, and also Samsung's memory management is still way also aggressive, folding applications behind-the-scenes with wild abandon.
The Snapdragon 626 is more than ample for daily usage, and while you'll observe the strange stutter in visually extensive games, there are no concerns with everyday performance when utilizing the tool.
Proceeding in the same vein, the 3,300 mAh battery on the C7 Pro easily lasts a day on a full cost.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Software Application
If you've made use of a Samsung phone in the last two years, the UI available with the C7 Pro will certainly really feel right at home pertaining to the sheer number of attributes readily available. The interface itself has gotten a fresh coat of paint, and also it looks a lot more modern. The phone additionally provides an always-on screen mode that reveals the moment, day, and also unread alert icons.
The leftmost residence display is occupied by Flipboard, however, it can be impaired if you're not a follower of the Rundown feature. There's a conventional application drawer, and also Samsung continues to offer horizontal scrolling for the launcher. You'll have the ability to arrange applications alphabetically or in your very own order. There's likewise a blue light filter, which works when checking out the screen during the night, and also you likewise obtain a theming engine that permits you to personalize the look of the UI.
The main drawback of the Galaxy C7 Pro is that it's still running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. In mid-2017, there actually isn't a justification to not offer Nougat out of the box, specifically in this sector. Samsung has done an excellent job of turning out the Nougat update to its premium tools in the nation-- India is generally among the first markets to pick up the upgrade for the Galaxy S series-- yet the company remains to ignore its mid-range offerings.
In mid-June, there's no mention of when the Nougat upgrade will certainly be readily available for the gadget. That stated, Samsung offers a ton of features out of the box, consisting of a multi-window setting, one-handed mode, capability to secure apps with your fingerprint with S Folder, S Health, power-saving attributes, and also far more. And unlike the Galaxy S8, you can swiftly introduce the electronic camera by dual pushing the residence button.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Camera
The Galaxy C7 Pro has a 16-megapixel electronic camera at the back that includes an f/1.9 lens and also PDAF together with a dual-tone LED flash. Samsung provides numerous capturing modes, including a food setting that makes things in the foreground stand apart. There's likewise a panorama mode, a night mode, HDR, and also a manual setting that allows you to readjust the ISO, white equilibrium, as well as direct exposure settings.
Pictures taken with the C7 Pro tend to look helpful for the most component-- photos in daytime problems use a lot of detail and precise shades. The cam has a hard time in low-light problems, taking as well long to dial know a subject. The front 16MP cam is suitable as long as you're sharing photos on social networks.
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