Samsung Galaxy S7 active
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
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Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Performance
67.278.4
Camera
94.794.9
Display
84.383.3
Battery
88.788.7
Build
90.873.0
Connectivity
62.266.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.265.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Galaxy S8 Active has a larger 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the S8 Active is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering improved processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 820 in the S7 Active.
- Both models have a 12 MP rear camera with OIS, but the S8 Active provides enhanced video recording options, including 1080p at 60fps.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery with similar charging capabilities, but the S8 Active benefits from a more recent software experience with Android 7.0 and One UI, compared to the S7 Active's Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the S8 Active using Gorilla Glass 5 and a plastic frame, while the S7 Active has Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
For AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint
Display
Size
5.1"
5.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~568 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 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
N/A
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@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
N/A
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 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)
151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight
184.8 g
208.1 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
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 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate