Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1103
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
#1075Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Performance
67.267.2
Camera
94.794.7
Display
84.384.3
Battery
88.787.4
Build
90.893.2
Connectivity
62.265.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.263.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active features a more rugged build with a plastic back and is slightly heavier at 184.8g, while the S7 Edge has a glass back and is lighter at 157.0g.
- The S7 Active has a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, whereas the S7 Edge offers a larger 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~534 ppi.
- Both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, ensuring similar performance levels, with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a 12 MP rear camera with OIS and a 5 MP front camera.
- The S7 Active has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the S7 Edge's 3600 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both run on Android 6.0 with upgradable options, but the S7 Edge can be upgraded to Android 8.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: G935A (AT&T); G935P (Sprint); G935V (Verizon); G935T (T-Mobile); G935R (US Cellular)
Display
Size
5.1"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 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/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
184.8 g
157 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Coral Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), 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