Anandtech's Review of S7/S7 Edge

[Surf Donkey]

Then people wonder why we think they have a bias!

Yes going into complete defensive mode, plugging your ears and screaming "bias" is far more constructive than recognizing thorough feedback for a substandard variant.

 

[jamezr]

The general consensus is the Galaxy S7/edge is the best Android phone you can buy. People wonder why we think Anandtech is bias? Because if they are right then the rest of the internet is wrong.....


The Samsung Galaxy S7 is the best Android phone you can buy today
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-best-android-phone-you-can-buy-today

10 Best Android phones 2016: which should you buy?
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/ph...-android-phone-which-should-you-buy-717819/10


10 best smartphones in the US
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/ph...st-mobile-phones-in-the-world-today-645440/10

10 best smartphones of 2016 so far
http://www.zdnet.com/article/10-best-smartphones-to-kick-off-2016/

Best smartphones 2016: The best phones available to buy today
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/120309-best-smartphones-2016-the-best-phones-available-to-buy-today

 

[Surf Donkey]

Is Anandtech saying its not? Nope, not at all. They don't do that kind of ranking. He is just saying that for the price, you should consider other SD 820 variant phones. For the Exynos it is a slam dunk.

As a fan of the phone and Samsung, you should welcome some criticism.

 

[jamezr]

Ha...reading the comments at the end of the article. Even Anandtech readers call them out for Apple bias...

 

[Surf Donkey]

Yes, you know you are reaching when you are looking in the comments section of a tech article for validation.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Is Anandtech saying its not? Nope, not at all. They don't do that kind of ranking. He is just saying that for the price, you should consider other SD 820 variant phones. For the Exynos it is a slam dunk.

As a fan of the phone and Samsung, you should welcome some criticism.

The criticism is condescending. Everything he touched on was like, "it's good, but it's not godlike", "great design but I'm not that impressed", "blazing fast storage, but not the fastest mankind has made", etc.

I took a look at their iPhone review and final thoughts, and it's nothing like that.

 

[Surf Donkey]

The criticism is condescending. Everything he touched on was like, "it's good, but it's not godlike", "great design but I'm not that impressed", "blazing fast storage, but not the fastest mankind has made", etc.

I took a look at their iPhone review and final thoughts, and it's nothing like that.

So I guess you are referring to this:

Storage performance is great, but not really comparable to the iPhone 6s. This isn’t really a function of NVMe or UFS, but the design of the storage system itself. Given that Samsung is developing fairly small BGA SSDs already, I suspect the delta will go away soon. If you take away Apple devices, Samsung continues to ship some of the best storage on the market.

If you are taking that as condensing, then you are the one with the bias honestly. That's a fact. And Samsung makes their own awesome SSDs. So put it in there.... and own the market as they are saying will likely happen.

Here is the Galaxy 6 review:

This year, Samsung is the first to get everything right. Given the direction of the smartphone market, I suspect that this consistency will determine who ends up on top in this highly competitive and saturated market. If the Galaxy S6 represents the direction that Samsung wants to take, it isn’t hard to see that they might succeed.

And how about the Note 5 review? Bias as well?

If you’re looking for the best Android phablet on the market today the Galaxy Note5 or Galaxy S6 edge+ is likely to be your best bet. They may not be a big jump up from the Galaxy S6, but they're still the best Android phablets you can get today. In that sense, Samsung is departing from the sort of strategy that we saw with the Galaxy Note 3 and 4 in the form of a new SoC and other improvements that came with the Note line, but like the Galaxy Note 1 and 2 these are phablet variants of their Galaxy S cousin.

SoC is going to be very important to a company whose reviews are based on benchmarks. And they seem to be cool with Samsung devices that have the Exynos properly implemented. Again, I don't find this necessarily bias. Tough love maybe?

 

[jamezr]

The criticism is condescending. Everything he touched on was like, "it's good, but it's not godlike", "great design but I'm not that impressed", "blazing fast storage, but not the fastest mankind has made", etc.

I took a look at their iPhone review and final thoughts, and it's nothing like that.

Yeah it was like he wanted not be accused of being negative so he would throw out a left handed compliment so he could get to the negative he really wanted to say.
Then read the comments......his readership calls him out on his Apple bias. Nothing like being called out by your followers and people who read your stuff regularly.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

So I guess you are referring to this:



If you are taking that as condensing, then you are the one with the bias honestly. That's a fact. And Samsung makes their own awesome SSDs. So put it in there.... and own the market as they are saying will likely happen.

Here is the Galaxy 6 review:



And how about the Note 5 review? Bias as well?



SoC is going to be very important to a company whose reviews are based on benchmarks. And they seem to be cool with Samsung devices that have the Exynos properly implemented. Again, I don't find this necessarily bias. Tough love maybe?

Yea, post all the reviews except the iPhone 6 and 6S.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9686/the-apple-iphone-6s-and-iphone-6s-plus-review/15
So forgiving with the iPhone and yet still finds ways to takes jabs at Android.


Really now,

The addition of 1080p120 slow motion video only magnifies just how far ahead Apple is in this segment when compared to Android smartphones.

Cocaine is a hell of a drug,

This year, more than ever it feels like Android smartphones at the high end have stood still, as if smartphone improvements have become a zero sum game. To make the best phone this year is therefore a pretty low bar to clear. However, the iPhone 6s, even when compared to iPhones alone, is especially noteworthy for the improvements to overall user experience.

I can quote on and on and on.

 

[mi7chy]

By now everyone knows Anandtech works for Apple and the fact that Apple punishes journalists for reporting the truth by taking away their privileges so the biased comparison is no surprise.

http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/...BILD-An-open-letter-to-Tim-Cook-10953399.html

 

[Savor]

Video reviews are better but I tend to download multiple reviews to analyze each and every plus and minus. I am actually more OCD than how Anandtech writes them. Never stick to just one review especially if it is just written. I also like PocketNow when they reevaluate the smartphone months later. Everyone might go through a honeymoon phase and might keep praising how fast it is and how amazing the battery life is. Of course it is since it is brand new. Similar to when you watch a new movie ONCE, review it, but you realize it doesn't have the replay value as time passes. The true quality doesn't show up until months later.

 

[I7guy]

By now everyone knows Anandtech works for Apple and the fact that Apple punishes journalists for reporting the truth by taking away their privileges so the biased comparison is no surprise.

http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/...BILD-An-open-letter-to-Tim-Cook-10953399.html

Yep, TC himself wrote that review.

 

[Surf Donkey]

Yep, TC himself wrote that review.

Yeah lots of tin foil in here. Explains a lot actually. Not a shred of evidence either except that Apple was pissed at some other company for bending their phone. Which many agreed at the time was "shock" journalism for clicks. They also blacklisted gizmodo for leaking their phone. ****** yes. But that is far different from actual manipulation of reviews at Anandtech.

I don't doubt it given the money that Apple has. I wouldn't be surprised if every single tech site, blogger, and video reviewer is manipulated in some way by all the major corporations. But where is the evidence? People write pro-Apple reviews in fear of getting blacklisted by them? Or is Apple paying off Purch and all subsidiary websites?

 

[Sevanw]

Yeah lots of tin foil in here. Explains a lot actually. Not a shred of evidence either except that Apple was pissed at some other company for bending their phone. Which many agreed at the time was "shock" journalism for clicks. They also blacklisted gizmodo for leaking their phone. ****** yes. But that is far different from actual manipulation of reviews at Anandtech.

I don't doubt it given the money that Apple has. I wouldn't be surprised if every single tech site, blogger, and video reviewer is manipulated in some way by all the major corporations. But where is the evidence? People write pro-Apple reviews in fear of getting blacklisted by them? Or is Apple paying off Purch and all subsidiary websites?

Nawww, the truth is there if you care to look. Apple manipulating the media is nothing new.

https://medium.com/krautreporter-stories/the-apple-media-distortion-field-644e9e7b8666#.sbllfxbn2

 

[Surf Donkey]

Nawww, the truth is there if you care to look.

https://medium.com/krautreporter-stories/the-apple-media-distortion-field-644e9e7b8666#.sbllfxbn2

Cool thanks for the read... I'll check it out tonight! Again, I am not surprised all the major players have media manipulation of some sorts (MS, Samsung, Google, etc) just didn't see any real evidence for apple/anandtech. Curious if this is just more like in College Football with "SEC bias" because that's what the majority of viewers want see or actual manipulation.

 

[Savor]

Anandtech written reviews are becoming less important compared to video reviews on YouTube. At least we can SEE what the hell those video reviewers are talking about. Glad Michael Fisher is still around although he left PocketNow to join Android Central as Mr. Mobile and no longer Captain2Phones on Twitter. But another new fav of mine...

Erica Griffin is not only quite pretty to look at, her reviews are actually well detailed. Her videos might reach 20 minutes but you can hear how in-depth she is. She impressed me with her LG V10 that I haven't deleted it yet while I did for Android Authority, PhoneDog, and such. I know Erica has been around but I didn't really start paying attention to her until recently. Impressive reviewer if you are patient enough to watch 15-20 minute reviews. For short and sweet reviews, The Verge. They seem to be iPhone fanboys too but David Pierce (not be confused with David Hyde Pierce) left for Wired.

^ He loves his Apple and writes love letters to them just like all the folks in Gizmodo and BGR love to do.

Forget Anandtech and watch MULTIPLE video reviews. Find ones not biased like Phone Arena. Like Apple's physical home button, reading reviews is becoming archaic.

And my girlfriends call me Iron Man when this guy is the real Tony Stark.

Waiting for the Jon Rettinger/Michael Fisher collaboration but Jon4Lakers does annoy me by flaunting his personal life and family to us. Just review gadgets, man. Jon did start with iPhone but became platform agnostic like me though.

 

[I7guy]

I'm not so sure that is true. Anandtech has a pretty good following and YouTube videos can be as slanted as anandtech is accused of.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Even the EverythingApplePro guy gives some Android devices the respect it deserves, even when comments complain about it.

 

[The Game 161]

Even the EverythingApplePro guy gives some Android devices the respect it deserves, even when comments complain about it.

yeah he's great

one of my favourites

 

[Savor]

The only thing with video reviews from YouTubers is finding a good reviewer. Most come and go. The first one I really liked was Noah Kravitz and he personally retweeted me a few times but the former PhoneDog looks lost with his life and showed his true colors being such iPhone fanboy and Android hater.

I find the best reviews for Android are Android-centric like websites like Android Authority or Android Central because they are not pitting iPhone vs Android but Android vs Android civil war.

MKBHD - Marquis is cool but just a 23-year old kid to me. He is not my cup of tea like SoldierKnowsBest isn't either.

Jon4Lakers - Anything from TechnoBuffalo I rarely pay attention to. But he has some nice tweets and good energy.

Erica Griffin - I like her. Long videos but she is cute and her reviews are in-depth.

John V - Filipino who moved to Android Authority after his biased, snarky reviews from PhoneArena. Don't care for him. John Velasco deserves a b-slap from someone.

Josh Vergara - This Pinoy is one who I do enjoy his reviews BUT I rarely see him nowadays. Mostly Viet, Lahn Nguyen, is on there. Josh's Moto G 2013 review was fantastic and why I stuck to Android Authority ever since.

The Verge - I miss Josh Topolsky when he reviewed. His Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 reviews were excellent. Too busy fooling around with Matias Duarte. But Josh was way better than David Pierce.

PhoneDog - Hasn't been the same since Noah left. Really notice their reviews anymore.

DetroitBorg - One of my Top 5 favs but like Erica, Michael Kukielka's reviews can go on and on like 30 min. He speaks very well though.

Michael Fisher - Probably my current fav because if you look at his writing and phone history, he is quite eloquent and eclectic with his choices. That's my phone history as well. All over the place. I don't want biased idiots who only used one mobile platform for years and is giving an opinion about a phone from a rival platform. And as a bonus, he is a Trekker who looks like Tony Stark!

Don't really care to read reviews from Brian Klug on Anandtech. They sound all smart with their tech knowledge, thorough tests, and cool charts to look at, but deep down, they are no less biased than the folks from Gizmodo and BGR. Just WATCH the reviews instead of reading about them instead.

 

[lowendlinux]

Do you guys really watch and read various phone reviews just because?

 

[I7guy]

Do you guys really watch and read various phone reviews just because?

I believe some review the reviews and downplay those that aren't favorable and up vote those that are. Before anybody accuses me of bias this applies to all reviews for all phones.

I would rather spend time with my family than doing that...but oh well.

 

[jamezr]

Do you guys really watch and read various phone reviews just because?

I read and watch reviews a lot tbh. It is better to be informed than to not be informed. You can tell when people post things when they post from a foundation of knowledge or not.

I don't read or watch all of them mind you but some. After watching a few you get a general feel for the product being reviewed. You also get a feel for the reviewer too....some features/flaws count for more with some reviewers than others.

Some reviewers have biases because they are human. Sometimes their personal preferences come through in their reviews.

 

[admob71]

That's just the typical Samsung honeymoon for you. Phones start lagging after a few months, updates stop, etc. Happens every release cycle with them.

Typical fanboy BS.. my edge plus from last yr is still as fast as the day I got it, plus I got a security update last week, any more lies you want to spread?

 

[Lloydbm41]

Anandtech? Why would non-Apple users read anything coming from that site? Just like anything written for AppleInsider? Pure Apple propaganda for those that love Apple.