That's only happening after certain criteria is reached. I applaud Apple for thinking this through and not making it a wild west. Result is as we can see a much better experience.
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iPhone 6s Bests Samsung's New Galaxy Note 7 in App Speed Test
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That's only happening after certain criteria is reached. I applaud Apple for thinking this through and not making it a wild west. Result is as we can see a much better experience.
maybe I'm wrong - but isn't it the GPU that's pushing the pixel's not the CPU. Which is this test measuring GPU or CPU? And, in my opinion, if the phone can't push all those pixel's around efficiently then perhaps it shouldn't have that many - it's not like a normal eye can see them anyway.
Fact is, every test, whether it's real world or geekbench, completely disproves everything you stated in this paragraph. But feel free to continue deluding yourself.
By the way you misspelled "scientific".
The CPU and GPU both have a hand in pushing pixels. In the end, the performance difference is minimal and most people won't notice it. Comparing all day use of my iPhone 6S Plus and my Note 7, I see zero difference in 95 percent of what I do.
My 6S Plus is the fastest phone I've ever owned, when it comes to UI. It's a pleasure to interact with.
When compared to my Note 7, it's also significantly bigger, with smaller, inferior screen, and a litany of little and big things that make the Note 7 a better phone. Once you get past the petty fanboism and spend some time with both, it's not hard to see why Apple's been trying to play catch up lately instead of the other way around.
Say what you want about Samsung (and they do deserve a lot of crap), but they keep trying new ideas, and keep improving them. They single-handedly invented the phablet market. The pen has become a great feature, the edge screen went from a gimmick to actually very usable on the Note, etc.
I think Apple has a Harley problem. They have built their ecosystem around a userbase that likes simplicity and stability of design over everything else. While that's great in the short run, it puts you at a disadvantage if you want to maintain relevance long-term. I'm sure part of the problem is that you have a supply chain specialist instead of a visionary running the company.
I have high hopes for iPhone 8. Hopefully Apple can take back the design crown and build a device that is truly exciting, not just another iteration of the same old, with removed features...
When compared to my Note 7, it's also significantly bigger, with smaller, inferior screen, and a litany of little and big things that make the Note 7 a better phone. Once you get past the petty fanboism and spend some time with both, it's not hard to see why Apple's been trying to play catch up lately instead of the other way around.
Say what you want about Samsung (and they do deserve a lot of crap), but they keep trying new ideas, and keep improving them. They single-handedly invented the phablet market. The pen has become a great feature, the edge screen went from a gimmick to actually very usable on the Note, etc.
I think Apple has a Harley problem. They have built their ecosystem around a userbase that likes simplicity and stability of design over everything else. While that's great in the short run, it puts you at a disadvantage if you want to maintain relevance long-term. I'm sure part of the problem is that you have a supply chain specialist instead of a visionary running the company.
I have high hopes for iPhone 8. Hopefully Apple can take back the design crown and build a device that is truly exciting, not just another iteration of the same old, with removed features...
Then you aren't paying attention. I switched to 6S Plus from S7. The difference couldn't be clearer.
Simplicity is all we need. I have plenty complicated stuff to deal with and i don't want or need to mange one more.
Anybody remember the Android/Samsung benchmark cheating fiasco, from not too long ago?
From AnandTech:
"1) On the Exynos 5410, Samsung was detecting the presence of certain benchmarks and raising thermal limits (and thus max GPU frequency) in order to gain an edge on those benchmarks, and
2) On both Snapdragon 600 and Exynos 5410 SGS4 platforms, Samsung was detecting the presence of certain benchmarks and automatically driving CPU voltage/frequency to their highest state right away. Also on Snapdragon platforms, all cores are plugged in immediately upon benchmark detect."
From AnandTech:
"1) On the Exynos 5410, Samsung was detecting the presence of certain benchmarks and raising thermal limits (and thus max GPU frequency) in order to gain an edge on those benchmarks, and
2) On both Snapdragon 600 and Exynos 5410 SGS4 platforms, Samsung was detecting the presence of certain benchmarks and automatically driving CPU voltage/frequency to their highest state right away. Also on Snapdragon platforms, all cores are plugged in immediately upon benchmark detect."
People still use this silly rationale? The hardware and software go hand in hand..can't have one without the other. Would you buy a Ferrari with a Hyundai engine?
Yes the iPhone 6S it's actually slightly faster than Galaxy S7 (Snapdragon version), but not faster than the Samsung Exynos version, if you don't believe me go watch it on YouTune they are so many reviews explaining that
the curved not only does it look extremely gorgeous and futuristic that makes other smartphones look obsolete! But also helps to fit a 4.7" inch display into an iPhone 5 form factor! So your attacking Galaxy Note 7 because it shows what OLED it's fully capable? shouldn't you attack the Galaxy S7 or other OLED OEMs?
So if you get the Galaxy Note 7 (6 GB version) right now.. you will get: the fastest smartphone on the market, world's greatest mobile camera, worlds greatest display, waterproof, pencil (integrated into the phone so you don't lose it, included in the box, waterproof, unlimited battery life, glances, more) 6 GB RAM (not storage), 64 GB starting price, microSD (UFS?) up to 256 GB, TWizz OS Grace, iris scanner & secure folder, USB Type-c, the most important feature double tap on the home button to launch the camera, and a decent price for a Smartphone/Tablet
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Yes and then someone will say if only it ran iOS. Goes in circles.
I didn't switch, I use both right now - a 6S Plus 128GB for the last year, and the Note 7 since release, about a week and a half. And the difference is not even noticeable most of the time.
I notice, that's why I don't own an Android phone. I can't stand the lag. As for multitasking, at least you can switch between apps on iOS without reloading. So much for double the ram on the Note 7.
I'm willing to bet the Note 7 would still lose with a 720p display. Benchmarks show the A9's GPU as fast or faster than the 820. Browser benchmarks also show the A9 way ahead, which is independent of resolutions. No matter how you slice it, the Note 7 is slower. The A10 is right around the corner and will blow away the competition again.
Because I USE the devices, not run speed tests with a stopwatch. I don't open 20 apps in a row. No one does.
But wait 6 months the note 7 will slow down and iPhone will stay speedy. Android phones always slow down.
It seems like the Verge, and many other sites, seems to have ignored all the performance issues with the note 7. (as pointed out by Daring Fireball).
http://www.xda-developers.com/with-...delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/
http://www.xda-developers.com/with-...delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/
