Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)
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Samsung Galaxy S7
#1058Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Performance
67.570.9
Camera
94.894.7
Display
84.384.3
Battery
83.084.8
Build
93.292.3
Connectivity
65.666.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
61.463.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge features a glass and aluminum build with a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display at 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Galaxy S7 retains the same display size and resolution but offers improved performance with the Exynos 8890 chipset and a slightly higher GPU capability.
- In terms of camera, the S6 edge has a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, whereas the S7 has a 12 MP rear camera with dual pixel PDAF, which enhances low-light performance.
- The S7 also boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the S6 edge's 2600 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Both devices run on TouchWiz UI, but the S7 comes with Android 6.0 out of the box, offering a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the S7 presents enhancements in performance, battery life, and camera capabilities while maintaining a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S7
General
Release Date
2015
2016, March 11
Announced
2015
2016, February 21
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S6 edge G925Versions: G925P (Sprint), G925R (US Cellular), G925V (Verizon), G925W8 (Canada)
Versions: G930F (Global); G930FD (Global; Southeast Asia); G930W8 (Canada)Also known as Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.1"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T760MP8
Mali-T880 MP12
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
1440p@30fps
1440p
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wiredWireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 70.1 x 7.1 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 in)
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
132 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum
Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
1.40 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (G930F)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G930FD)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2