Farfetched rumors are common in the mobile space, and Samsung quickly stepped in to debunk one that suggested the Samsung Galaxy S7 flagship smartphone would release during the second half of 2015. "The company remains committed to launching products in pre-determined launch windows, which includes the S series," a Samsung marketing spokesperson told tech website, Mobile Burn.
The blog DigiTimes recently reported that the Galaxy S7 could hit markets before the end of the year to compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone 6s. However, pundits were skeptical about this news as DigiTimes doesn't have the best track record. Many rumors have surrounded Samsung's launch schedule lately, including reports the manufacturer might release a phablet with no S-Pen and may also forgo an Edge model as it announces the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in September.
But reports that a second Galaxy S device could launch in 2015 were just too unlikely for anyone to believe. Outside of Samsung's confirmation, here are some reasons why the Samsung Galaxy S7 wouldn't release this year.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is coming
Phablet fans are anticipating the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, which may hit markets between September and October, if previous launches are any indication. Reports say Samsung will announce the device at the upcoming IFA Expo in early September and the rumor mill is full of details about the second Galaxy flagship. The Galaxy Note 5 is expected to feature a 2K resolution display, a new high-powered processor by Samsung, a USB Type-C drive and updated rear and front cameras.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus is coming (Possibly)
There are also reports about Samsung releasing a Galaxy S6 phablet called the Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus. Rumors began in May, suggesting that Samsung might release a "Project Zero 2," which was a Galaxy Note device without an S-Pen. By early June the name Galaxy S6 Plus began circulating.
The device is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, a 16 megapixel rear camera, and 5 megapixel-front camera and no S-Pen stylus.
There are also rumors that a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus might release. Tech informant @OnLeaks recently shared a render he claims is the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. But Samsung hasn't confirmed or denied any reports on these devices.
This rumor pops up every year
Rumors about the new Galaxy S flagship launching early is a tale as old as time. It has happened with the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6; reports often suggest that Samsung will release its latest device early in response to poor sales of the previous flagship, or to compete with Apple's coming device. But it is the Galaxy Note smartphones that directly compete with new iPhones. Samsung keeps its Galaxy S launches separate from iPhone launches for the best chance at high sales.
Samsung promised to stop saturating the market
Many years of releasing a countless smartphones with similar designs and low quality specifications finally caught up to Samsung in 2014, when the company suffered significant sales drops. This downfall was the catalyst to Samsung introducing a completely new design on the Galaxy S6. The company also claimed it would cut its product portfolio by 30 percent to help its bottom line.
Samsung recently launched its Samsung Galaxy S6 Active smartphone and there are rumors for several new devices, including the Galaxy S6 Mini, Galaxy S6 Plus and Galaxy J7, but there do seem to be a lot fewer Samsung devices slated for release.
Releasing the Galaxy S7 at this time would be a bad idea, largely because there seems to be a lot of other Samsung devices set to release in the near future. Samsung usually separates its Galaxy S launches, not only from Apple launches, but from its other launches to give the device best possible exposure. If the Galaxy S7 went on the market now, it would easily get lost between the Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5 and many other Samsung phones as well as other rival devices.
It would be too costly for Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will likely include many high tech specifications when it releases, which would not only be costly for consumers but also for Samsung to produce. We already know the Galaxy S6 Edge is the costliest smartphone in Samsung's history, costing Samsung $290 to construct each unit. Releasing a third smartphone on the high-end level would not be wise for Samsung. Such a move could easily bleed money from the company, when it is currently trying to rebuild itself from past mistakes.
When will the Samsung Galaxy S7 release?
Samsung noted that its products have "pre-determined launch windows," which means we can likely expect the Samsung Galaxy S7 to release in the spring. The manufacturer traditionally announces Galaxy S devices in March and releases them in April. There is no indication that the Galaxy S7 launch would be any different.
Source: Samsung Galaxy S7 Release Date Not In 2015; Here's 5 Reasons Why
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