Galaxy S7
The 2016 Galaxy that brought back microSD and waterproofing.
The Galaxy S7 is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Mar 2016, with a launch price of $670. It pairs the SD 820 with a 5.1" QHD AMOLED display, a 12 MP · f/1.7 main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — A 2016 fan favourite — now firmly a museum piece. Standout strengths: brought back microsd and ip68 waterproofing. and dual pixel autofocus debuted here — fast focus. Main trade-off: microusb port (pre-usb-c).
A 2016 fan favourite — now firmly a museum piece.
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.
Read the full review- Brought back microSD and IP68 waterproofing.
- Dual Pixel autofocus debuted here — fast focus.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED.
- Compact, comfortable build.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy S7 compares
| Galaxy S7 | OnePlus 3 | Galaxy A16 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Chipset | SD 820 | Snapdragon 820 | Dimensity 6300 |
| Display | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 5.5" FHD AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP · f/1.7 | 16 MP · f/2.0 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $670 | $399 | $199 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S7 released?
The Galaxy S7 was released in Mar 2016.
How much does the Galaxy S7 cost?
The Galaxy S7 launched at $670 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy S7 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S7 has a 5.1" QHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S7 use?
The Galaxy S7 is powered by the SD 820 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S7 have?
The Galaxy S7 ships with 4 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S7 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S7 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy S7 charge?
The Galaxy S7 supports 15 W wired charging.
Does the Galaxy S7 have wireless charging?
The Galaxy S7 supports 9 W wireless charging.
What is the Galaxy S7 main camera?
The Galaxy S7 has a 12 MP · f/1.7 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S7 have 5G?
The Galaxy S7 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S7 waterproof?
The Galaxy S7 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Galaxy S7 weigh?
The Galaxy S7 weighs 152 g.
What colours does the Galaxy S7 come in?
The Galaxy S7 is available in 4 colours: Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium, White Pearl.
Is the Galaxy S7 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S7 an editorial score of 58/100.
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