Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge: Specs, Display, Camera, and Battery

  • Two formats: 5,1” S7 and 5,5” S7 Edge with dual curve and Super AMOLED QHD panels.
  • Top performance with Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890, 4 GB RAM and microSD up to 200 GB.
  • 12 MP f/1.7 cameras with Dual Pixel and OIS; 5 MP f/1.7 front camera for bright selfies.
  • Battery life and durability: 3000/3600 mAh, wireless charging, IP68, LTE Cat. 9 and full sensors.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

New information now arrives on the flagship that Samsung will launch in February, the Samsung Galaxy S7. We already knew that it would probably come in several versions, and so far they would most likely be Two versions. Now some features of these two versions are beginning to take shape. There will be a Samsung Galaxy S7, And a Samsung Galaxy Edge S7, but the latter will have a large format screen and curved edges on both sides.

Samsung Galaxy S7

The Samsung Galaxy S7 will be the standard smartphone, which will not have many innovations in terms of the screen, although it will have a high quality screen, even better than that of the Samsung Galaxy S6. The remarkable thing is that said screen will be 5,1 inches with resolution 2560 Ă— 1440 and technology Super AMOLED, reaching a definition of 576 dpi and protection Gorilla Glass 4. The format remains compact with a use of the front of 72,3%, ideal for comfortable one-handed use.

Samsung Galaxy Edge S7

The mobile that will really have new features will be the Samsung Galaxy Edge S7, the flagship variant. Its main feature is the curved screen on both sides, which adds quick functions and useful access, in addition to being differentiated by its larger diagonal: 5,5 inches QHD to 534 dpi or with a 76,1% utilization of the frontThe panel maintains the sharpness and contrast of the best AMOLEDs and adds the function Always On to see time, calendar and notifications with minimal consumption.

Super AMOLED displays and Always On mode

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge versions

Both models include panel Super AMOLED Quad HD with excellent contrast, vivid colors and high peaks of gloss, as well as configurable color profiles and adjustable resolution to prioritize performance or sharpness. The Always On It illuminates only the pixels needed to display key information, operating even in low light without discomfort and with a virtually imperceptible impact on battery life.

Performance, memory and storage

Exynos 8890 on Samsung Galaxy S7

Inside, depending on the market, we find Snapdragon 820 o Exynos 8890 (octa-core with clusters at 2,3 GHz y 1,6 GHz), next to 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and storage of 32 / 64 / 128 GB. The memory can be expanded by microSD to 200 GB, a differential advantage for apps, photos, 4K and games. They run Android with Samsung's layer and fluidity optimizations, and its GPU (Adreno or Mali-T880) ensures high frame rate graphics in demanding titles.

Cameras with Dual Pixel and f/1.7

Samsung Galaxy S7 camera

The main chamber is 12 SM to f / 1.7, 26 mm, OIS and technology Dual Pixel for instant focus even in low light. The pixel size of 1,4 ÎĽm and the sensor 1 / 2.55 " They increase the amount of light entering, achieving better results at night and indoors. Record UHD and offers Pro, HDR modes and manual control. The front is made of 5 MP f / 1.7 (22mm), perfect for bright selfies and clear video calls.

battery and charging

Battery on Samsung Galaxy S7

The Galaxy S7 integrates 3000 mAh and the S7 Edge 3600 mAhboth with fast charge y integrated wireless charging. Reference figures place the S7 at around 22 room of conversation and 62 room of music, and the S7 Edge in about 27 room y 74 room respectively. Always On mode and performance profiles help extend battery life without sacrificing the full experience.

Connectivity, resistance and sensors

Design and durability of the Samsung Galaxy S7

In connectivity, both support LTE Cat. 9 (until 452 Mbps), Wi‑Fi ac dual band to Wi ‑ Fi Direct and hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, ANT + y GPS/A‑GPS/GLONASS. The connector is Micro‑USB. Water and dust resistance with IP68K allows for carefree use in everyday scenarios. They incorporate fingerprint sensor on the front and a complete set of sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, compass, proximity y heart rate monitor. They use nano SIM. The S7 Edge reports rates reference: head 1.17 W / kg and body 1.59 W / kg (USA), head 0.26 W / kg and body 0.51 W / kg (Europe). The design combines metal and glass, with a low weight and very well-finished frames for a secure grip.

Benchmarks and experience

Galaxy S7 Performance

El Samsung Galaxy S7, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Edge S7, would be officially presented in February. It seems that the presentation will be on February 21Two sizes, the best AMOLED display, bright cameras, and a generous battery life round out a offering that remains a benchmark for those looking for a well-rounded, high-end model.

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