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Samsung Galaxy S7 active#1549

Released: 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 active

Overall Score

63.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1549)63.9
Performance(#11010)54.3
Camera(#1050)49.9
Display(#1885)79.5
Battery(#329)76.5
Build(#1627)77.8

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active features a rugged design with dimensions of 148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 184.8g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame for durability.
  • Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 576 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and a quad-core CPU, it delivers efficient performance alongside 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and optical image stabilization, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • A 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The 4000 mAh battery supports 15W wired and wireless charging, ensuring extended usage.
  • Running on Android 6.0 with an upgrade option to 7.0, it features the TouchWiz UI for user interface customization.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Special features include water resistance and a variety of color options such as Camo Green and Titanium Gray.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S7 Active combines robust build quality with solid performance and camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

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 VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight184.8 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCamo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes