Galaxy S7 likely to get pressure-sensitive display and high-speed charging

Samsung will add a pressure-sensitive display and high-speed charging port to the upcoming Galaxy S7, according to a report on Monday.

The vendor is also considering a retina scanner for some versions of the new smartphone, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. In addition, there will also be a curved-screen Galaxy S7 Edge, following the pattern set with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

Also expected: An improved camera for low-light photos that sits flush to the back of the phone, the Journal said.

Samsung officials couldn't be reached to confirm the report. Samsung also did not comment last week on predictions that the Galaxy S7 will have a faster Snapdragon 820 processor and will restore the storage expansion slot of the Galaxy S5. Earlier reports also indicated Samsung will lower the starting price up to 10% below the starting price of the Galaxy S6.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S7 on the day before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which falls on Feb. 21, with sales starting in mid-March. That would be a shorter time period for sales to begin post-announcement than in the past.

:story: Computerworld