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Samsung Galaxy S7#1058

Released: 2016, March 11

Samsung Galaxy S7

Overall Score

63.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1058)63.7
Performance(#3154)70.9
Camera(#513)94.7
Display(#1160)84.3
Battery(#484)84.8
Build(#210)92.3
Connectivity(#1972)66.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video1440p
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Foldable
SAR1.40 W/kg (head)     1.59 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2