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Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy S7: The 2016 Galaxy that brought back microSD and waterproofing.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2016·$670·Score 58/100

The Galaxy S7 fixed the S6’s missteps with microSD and waterproofing, and debuted Dual Pixel autofocus. microUSB, no 5G and ended support make it history today.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.1" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
SD 820
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
152 g
What stands out
  • Brought back microSD and IP68 waterproofing.
  • Dual Pixel autofocus debuted here — fast focus.
  • Sharp QHD AMOLED.
  • Compact, comfortable build.
What to watch
  • microUSB port (pre-USB-C).
  • No 5G; software ended at Android 8.
  • Mono speaker; single camera.
  • Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100