Overall Score
63.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#1109)63.1
Performance(#3521)67.2
Camera(#513)94.7
Display(#1160)84.3
Battery(#484)84.8
Build(#202)92.6
Connectivity(#2006)65.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 4, and an aluminum frame, making it both stylish and durable.
- Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 576 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, the phone provides robust performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming experiences.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture, dual pixel PDAF, and OIS, allowing for high-quality photos and 4K video recording.
- A 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 15W wired and wireless charging, providing decent longevity for daily use.
- Running on Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI, it is upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device is also water-resistant, enhancing its durability in various environments.
- Overall, the Galaxy S7 combines solid performance, excellent camera capabilities, and a premium design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: G930A (AT&T, Cricket); G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); G930V (Verizon); G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); G930R (US Cellular); G930U (Unlock model)
Display
Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
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, 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 VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired, QC2Wireless
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 Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
Foldable✗
SAR1.24 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
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