However, picking
between it and the Galaxy S7 is tricky, as Samsung's made a number of small but
important design changes to its latest flagship. The camera sensor bump is gone
and Samsung's added a few millimetres to the thickness by adding a slight curvature
to the back, reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 5.
This thickening is
actually a considerable improvement, making it much more comfortable to hold
and less prone to slipping out of your hand. It also means that the Galaxy S7
is a lot easier to pick up from a flat surface, which is an important
attribute.
What's more,
Samsung somehow managed to make the gorgeous looking Galaxy S7 IP68 certified.
This means that, unlike the iPhone 6S, the Galaxy S7 can survive an accidental
aquatic encounter unscathed. That this has been achieved with no external signs
of 'ruggedisation' - flaps, a thicker display etc. - is impressive.
Samsung's design
hasn't really gotten any prettier this year, then, but it has become a lot more
practically sound. That's just as important as aesthetic considerations, if not
more so, and it's enough to give the Galaxy S7 a win over the iPhone 6S in this
area.
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