Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
#1075
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
#1109Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
Performance
67.267.2
Camera
94.794.7
Display
84.384.3
Battery
87.484.8
Build
93.292.6
Connectivity
65.865.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.463.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 5.1-inch display of the Galaxy S7, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 12 MP rear camera with OIS and 4K video recording, while both have a 5 MP front camera.
- The S7 edge has a larger 3600 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh in the S7, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 6.0 with TouchWiz UI, upgradable to Android 8.0, delivering a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, though the S7 edge is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Samsung Galaxy S7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Versions: G935A (AT&T); G935P (Sprint); G935V (Verizon); G935T (T-Mobile); G935R (US Cellular)
Versions: G930A (AT&T, Cricket); G930P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); G930V (Verizon); G930T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); G930R (US Cellular); G930U (Unlock model)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 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
3600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
157 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
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Coral Blue
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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 Android 8.0 (Oreo), 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