Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S7 edge: The 2016 dual-curved flagship that brought back microSD and water resistance.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2016·$795·Score 70/100
S7 edge brought back microSD and added IP68 water resistance, and its Dual Pixel sensor set an autofocus benchmark rivals chased for years. The curved QHD AMOLED remains iconic. A landmark Samsung flagship even if TouchWiz dated it.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.5" SAMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 8890 / SD820
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP Dual Pixel
Battery
3,600 mAh
Weight
157 g
What stands out
- Dual Pixel autofocus was a generational leap in 2016.
- microSD + IP68 returned after the S6 dropped them.
- Dual-curved QHD AMOLED still looks premium.
- Wireless + fast wired charging.
What to watch
- TouchWiz felt heavy at launch.
- Mono speaker.
- Note 7-era battery anxiety overshadowed it.
- Updates ended at Android 8.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100