Samsung finds the formula for the Ultimate Super Hero

There is so much more to a Super Hero than just using superpowers, as intelligence and technology make up the definitive formula discovered by Samsung as part of its collaboration with Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Researchers found that the ultimate formula for a Super Hero is:

Strength + Intelligence + Technology + Speed + Likeability + Superpowers + Morality = Super Hero

The formula was developed in line with the launch of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, which recently recorded the biggest opening weekend of 2015, in which Samsung technology including the brand new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphone, features heavily.

The study of 2,000 Brits found that strength (79%) and intelligence (71%) were both rated more highly than actual super powers, showing that being a Super Hero is not all about flying and x-ray vision. Similarly morality (57%) and likeability (45%) both make the formula ahead of traditional Super Hero traits like a Super Hero outfit or a catchy name, with more women (51%) than men (39%) valuing likeability in their hero.

When it came to the super powers we would like ourselves, it was invisibility that topped the list for both men and women, with 23% of the vote, followed by time travel (19%). Technology features highly in the make-up of a Super Hero, with Super Hero cars (30%) topping the list of “super gadgets” Brits would most like to have, followed closely by Virtual Reality headsets (17%).

Conor Pierce, Vice President IT and Mobile, Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, said:

“Super Heroes have fascinated us for generations, with some of Marvel’s originals remaining firm favourites for decades. What is really interesting is how they have developed as society has developed, seeing technology and morality up there in the list of what makes the ultimate Super Hero is a real testament to that.

“Samsung’s collaboration with Marvel is a perfect example of how the real world interacts with the fantasy world of Super Heroes. In fact, if you look at the elements of the formula such as strength, speed and intelligence these can be applied to our Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge handsets – they’re the Super Heroes of smartphones!

“The collaboration is designed to bring together two of the world’s most iconic multi-media brands, and means we’re able to bring unrivalled content, products and experiences to fans around the world.”

The formula can also be applied to “real life” Super Heroes, with nearly 60% of respondents saying that firemen most fit that combination of speed, strength, morality and technology.

The Samsung and Marvel collaboration gives consumers extraordinary exclusive content coupled with an unrivalled visual experience. As well as creating one of a kind mobile technology for the movie Samsung has developed a range of exclusive accessories featuring Marvel favourites for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge handsets.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge At A Glance:

• Charging time on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is up to 1.5 times faster than previous S models. The handset features the ability to Fast Charge your battery for 2 hours video playback with just 10 mins charge time
• The first smartphones from Samsung to include Wireless charging built-in. The device works with all wireless charging pads currently available
• The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are equipped with an incredibly vivid, bright and fast front and rear camera. The F1.9 lenses and high-resolution sensors on both front and rear cameras provide the most superior image quality on a smartphone
• Users can configure the Galaxy S6 edge to light up when the phone is face down, this function has 5 colour options and allows users to easily reject calls and send pre-designated messages by touching the heart rate sensor
• The “Quick Launch” feature gives users fast, direct access to the camera from any screen in 0.7 seconds*

·       The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge feature the world’s first 14nm mobile processor with 64-bit platform, new LPDDR4 memory system and UFS 2.0 flash memory. Providing higher performance and enhanced memory speed with lower power consumption.