Overall Score
64.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1336)64.8
Performance(#4828)60.3
Camera(#1045)49.9
Display(#1827)79.5
Battery(#543)69.0
Build(#754)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 4, and an aluminum frame, measuring 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm and weighing 157g.
- Its 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 534 ppi.
- Powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 chipset, it delivers robust performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 or Mali-T880 GPU, complemented by 4GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 12 MP rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS, capable of recording 4K video, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3600 mAh battery supports 15W wired and wireless charging, ensuring decent longevity.
- Running on Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI, it is upgradable to Android 8.0.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
- Special features include water resistance and a headphone jack, enhancing usability.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black, White, Gold, and Coral Blue.
- Overall, the Galaxy S7 edge combines premium materials, strong performance, and a capable camera in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, March 11
Announced2016, February 21
DescriptionVersions: G935F (Global); G935FD (Southeast Asia, India); G9350 (Hong Kong); G935W8 (Canada)Also known as Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) - G9350Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm) - G935FD, G935F, G935W8
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - G9350Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) - G935FD, G935F, G935W8
GPUAdreno 530 - G9350Mali-T880 MP12 - G935FD, G935F, G935W8
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 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 VideoN/A
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold, Black Pearl, Coral Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (G935F, G935W8)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G935FD)
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