Rumor: Samsung to use magnesium alloy for Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 is creating quite a buzz in the market. Earlier there were reports that it will have 3GB RAM, now rumors suggest that it will be built out of magnesium alloy.

According to a Google-translated version of a report by inews24, Samsung Electronics is considering to take the advantage of the magnesium alloy design differentiation of the Galaxy S7. The goal is to produce a smooth surface like the iPhone with aluminium, according to an industry official.

Rumors also suggest that prototypes that are already in development are fashioned out of magnesium alloy and have a unibody design, which would make the Galaxy S7 Samsung’s first full-metal flagship smartphone, according to UberGizmo.

Magnesium has about 2.8 times higher tensile strength than aluminium and weighs 65 percent less. Moreover, magnesium is equipped with high thermal performance compared to aluminium, an important requirement in the mobile industry.

The Galaxy S7 is expected to launch in the first half of 2016, according to reports.