Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to the Kenyan market. Both gadgets have been created for today’s consumer lifestyle – which is almost always on the go – with a lead in industry design, more advanced camera features, streamlined software functionality and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of products, services and experiences.
Samsung has been renowned not only for its smartphones but also as a technology leader that has built products and provided services that add meaningful benefits to customers lives. With the addition of the two new sleek devices, the experience with Samsung is bound to be more memorable.
Jung Hyun Park, Vice President and Managing Director of Samsung electronics Africa said, “We believe in a world that is brighter, sharper, more convenient and more fun. We strive to deliver on that vision with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge by marrying elegant design with functionality and providing seamless mobile experience. We empower consumers with technology to help them get more out of life and will continue to push the frontier of what’s possible.”
The new phone designs bring an edge of sophistication to what a phone can do. They also have a twist to the select changes and improvements that give them an enticing upgrade in their ‘S’ line family of smartphones. From the camera specifications to software upgrade to the ultimate gamer experience; the new designs are bound to be an ultimate add-on to your selection of gadgets.
What catapults the both the Samsung S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to the heights of being one of the most sought after next generation smartphones? Here are some of the features that the new devices have:
1. Design
The 5.1 inch galaxy S7 and 5.5 inch galaxy S7 Edge are both constructed with 3D glass and metal, all in a sleek design with durability and ergonomic curves for a comfortable grip. Its fits perfectly in your hand and has the perfect weight with its features. They also have increased utility with specifications made to the interior design to make them both dust and water resistant thanks to its IP68 rating; this means you can take underwater selfies and videos without worrying about damaging your phone. Even when it accidentally slips and falls into water, the devices have been made to withstand up to 30 minutes in water of about 1.5 meters.
2. Camera
Both devices have paved way for the introduction of the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone – this is a feature that is mostly found in cameras – and is able to deliver brighter and sharper images even in low light. Thanks to the brighter lens with wider aperture and bigger pixels, you can take more accurate autofocus even in low-light conditions giving you a completely immersive visual experience.
3. Wireless charging technology
With its already astounding battery life, the devices also have built in wireless charging capabilities which makes it highly convenient especially in cases where you are not near a power outlet.
4. Memory
Ever had those moments when you have to delete a bunch of photos, music tracks or apps just to make space for software updates? Majority of us have sadly had to do so and deleting some of this content is usually a tough decision to make but with the Samsung’s hybrid SIM tray that allows support of up to 200 GB, you have access to storage for over 200 movies (assuming that the size of one file is up to 1 GB) and you also have the option of having dual SIM cards on the tray as well.
5. Gamer experience
With the existence of a powerful processor and bigger battery capacity on both devices, you can enjoy the ultimate gaming experience for a longer playing time thanks to the internal cooling system that keeps the device from overheating. Game launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows customers to manage battery consumption, minimize notifications and even get to record their gaming experience all thanks to Vulkan API which gives you the ability to play high-performance graphic games with lower battery consumption.
The galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are downright gorgeous devices and with all these features and so much more, Samsung continues to push boundaries of hardware, software and service to create devices designed to improve customer experience. Samsung continue to re-define what’s possible for the mobile experience as they strive to reach beyond the limits of today’s technology
They will be available starting 17th March 2016 and are available in three colors: Black, Gold and Silver. Consumers will get a free Back Pack Power Bank – for power on the go – and a Clear View Cover while stocks last. Additional benefits include 3GB Data from Safaricom and a 2 year Samsung warranty for consumers who purchase the device from Samsung authorized dealers countrywide.
