Overall Score
63.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#1604)63.6
Performance(#4852)60.3
Camera(#1048)49.9
Display(#1872)79.5
Battery(#1420)61.5
Build(#790)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S7
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm and weighing 152 grams.
- Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 577 ppi.
- Powered by the Exynos 8890 Octa chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 5 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 15W wired charging and wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI, it is upgradable to Android 8.0.
- Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is also water-resistant, enhancing its durability.
- Available in multiple colors, the Galaxy S7 combines style and functionality effectively.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, March 11
Announced2016, February 21
DescriptionVersions: G930F (Global); G930FD (Global; Southeast Asia); G930W8 (Canada)Also known as Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetExynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880 MP12
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video1440p
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight152 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (G930F)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G930FD)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes