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Samsung overhauled its flagship Galaxy S smartphone series with a premium design in 2015. This came with some tough decisions, however, and microSD card support and water resistance were both dropped. Still, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ were high performers last year. Now in 2016, Samsung has stepped back in time to re-introduce memory expansion and water resistance with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.

In this Galaxy S7 Edge review, we’ll take a look at how this year is the one in which the Galaxy S evolved into its most perfect state yet.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Good

  • Excellent grip
  • Excellent screen quality
  • Floating Game Tools button
  • Camera focus speed
  • Wider f/1.7 aperture (bright pictures)
  • microSD card support
  • Water resistance

Bad

  • Does not support Adoptable Storage
  • Fingerprint sensor fails in the rain
  • Mono speaker
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge release date and price

The Galaxy S7 Edge has been available for pre-orders since it was launched in February, but it officially goes on sale on March 11. AT&T is selling the device for $794.99, T-Mobile for $779.99, Sprint for $728 and Verizon for $792. It’ll be available with 32 GB of internal memory in gold, black and silver. Bear in mind, carrier pricing can vary by plan and location.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge design and build quality

The biggest difference between the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is display size, at 5.1 inches and 5.5 inches respectively. However, even with an increase of 0.4 inches, the S7 Edge is surprisingly compact.

Compared to previous dual-edge models, the S7 Edge is more beautiful, offers excellent grip and the camera bulge has been almost completely removed. To get an idea, the camera's rear bulge decreased to 0.46 mm and is virtually nonexistent.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge has a 3,600 mAh battery, but it's still elegant. / © ANDROIDPIT

In short, this device is beautiful. In fact, I think the S7 Edge is the best-looking phone you can buy right now. Build materials are top notch, with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4 on front and rear. This means that you’ll have extra protection against cracks, but it’s not unbreakable like the Moto X Force.

The camera's rear bulge decreased to 0.46 mm and is virtually non-existent.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge screen is 2.5D. / © ANDROIDPIT

In the Galaxy S7 Edge, the metal edges on both sides are quite narrow, as you can see in the images. This gives it a clear visual difference between it and the iPhone.

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(L to R) Headphone jack, micro USB port, microphone and speaker. / © ANDROIDPIT

At the top is the nano SIM card and microSD slot. Once you open it, you’ll find a tray to insert both cards. Memory can be expanded up to 200 GB via microSD.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge has a tray for microSD and SIM cards. / © ANDROIDPIT

At the bottom is the speaker and, just like the S6 Edge+, is a micro USB port and the headphone jack. I honestly think Samsung should invest in stereo speakers as with such a high-quality display it seems like the minimum acceptable standard.

For stereo audio, you’ll need to settle for using headphones. Don't get me wrong - I don’t like someone beside me on the subway using their phone's loudspeaker, but at home it would have been nice. 

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The Galaxy S7 Edge fingerprint sensor is fast. / © ANDROIDPIT

As seen in previous models of the line, the Galaxy S7 Edge also uses the home button as a fingerprint scanner. The configuration of this feature is fast and works well. However, the Galaxy S7 Edge is certified IP68 for dust and water resistance. This means you can use the device for about 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5m of water.

When my finger or the device itself is wet, the fingerprint reader does not work however, so if you’re at home cooking and your hand is wet, the device will not unlock. The solution here is to use Smart Lock to make the device recognize trusted locations and remain unlocked.

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The camera is a barely-visible lump. / © ANDROIDPIT 

I think Samsung’s choice to launch a dual-edge model at 5.5 inches instead of 5.1 inches, unlike last year, was a smart move. This is because the differences between the Galaxy S7 and S7 Galaxy Edge would be very small. If the company was still considering launching the "Plus" version of this device, it would need to make huge changes to avoid launching two very similar devices.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge is only slightly larger than the Galaxy S7. / © ANDROIDPIT

So far, Samsung released five different colors for its Galaxy S7 Edge device: Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Silver Titanium and Pink Gold. Now, Coral Blue is being added to the lineup. It's available starting November 1, in select markets around the world. The color is really a combination of two different tones.  A bluish hue on the front and back with a gold border running around the border. Have a look at the official renders below.

Samsung is planning to release a new color in December. Photos have just been leaked by a Samsung official on their Weibo account of a "Glossy Black" version of the Galaxy S7 Edge, which look similar to Apple's iPhone 7 in Jet Black. 

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You can expect the new Glossy Black color in December. / © Weibo

 

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The Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge color. / © Screenshot AndroidPIT

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge display

The S7 Edge inherited the screen resolution of its predecessor rather jumping to 4K. On the one hand this could be a frustrating choice for a device launched under the guise of a virtual reality revolution. However, the S7 Edge display leaves nothing to be desired in quality when it comes to everyday use.

The handset comes with a Super AMOLED display of 5.5 inches and, of course, what makes it unique are the curved lateral edges. The WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 provides a pixel density of 534 ppi (pixel per square inch). Color saturation is one of the best on any device with an AMOLED display. Viewing angles are very good, with the ability to identify what is on the screen with the device at an angle of 80 to 85 degrees.

What is striking is that Samsung really pumped up maximum brightness. That could be annoying when you’re in a dark room, especially when you are reading at night. However, there’s a significant improvement in readability during the day. Between the two, I am happy to see better readability under direct sunlight and you could just always adjust brightness manually anyway.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge display makes media look better. / © ANDROIDPIT

The screen’s curved edges are also a benefit to the Gear VR. When you use the Galaxy S7, by comparison, it is possible to see the side edges of the phone. With the S7 Edge, you can't.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge special features

Game Launcher

For the first time, I had the impression that Samsung brought something really special to its smartphones in relation to software functions. The Game Launcher functions as a center for games and automatically adds games to a specific folder that will suggest titles you might like.

But what is even better in the Game Launcher are its features, such as options to save battery while you play, choose to stop alerts while you play, access the most popular games, featured videos and, most interesting of all, enable the floating button ‘Game Tool’.

The Game Tool employs some Google Play Games features, such as being able to record matches to share with other users. The tool is useful, especially for those who use their phones to play but have no patience for capacitive keys that end up being activated unintentionally during a match, thus hampering the gaming experience.

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The Game Tool is functional and can be accessed by a floating button. / © ANDROIDPIT

The Galaxy S7 Edge is, along with the Galaxy S7, one of the first smart phones compatible with the Vulkan API. This API has been designed to complement existing technologies like OpenGL and OpenGL ES. The goal is that in the near future Vulkan will become a standard for creating graphics solutions in 3D, both on PC and on mobile devices.

Of course, this API is not exclusive of the new Galaxy S line, but shows how Samsung is committed to making the gaming experience better.

USB adapter to replace lack of USB Type-C

We all know that Samsung invested in a breathtaking presentation for the launch of the Galaxy S7 Edge. To the surprise of those who attended the launch, Samsung made use of its virtual reality gadget, the Gear VR, during the show.

I have to say that the experience with 360-degree video was great. But have you ever wondered what would happen if the company changed the micro USB port from Type-B to Type-C? It would have to redesign all its accessories, and with it, the Gear VR.

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Transferring data from one device to another is easy using the adapter Samsung provides. / © ANDROIDPIT

To streamline any port connectivity issues, Samsung provides a micro USB adapter with the Galaxy S7 Edge so you can connect it to any device with micro USB port.

This allows you to share files quickly, as I saw when I downloaded my entire Galaxy S7 Edge picture gallery onto my Xperia Z2 in a matter of minutes.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge software

The Galaxy S7 Edge comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and TouchWiz has not changed much compared to the Galaxy S6 Edge+ or Galaxy Note 5. This Samsung skin, as we know, was overhauled last year, lightened, bloatware removed and features optimized. Yet the system still takes up little more than 7 GB of internal memory. Remember that the 32 GB you pay for ends up as only 25 GB of usable space.

In the Galaxy S7 Edge we can see Android 6.0 Marshmallow features brought over to TouchWiz, such as changes to the arrangement and layout of the status bar and improved quick shortcuts. Previous problems, such as with RAM usage, have been resolved.

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TouchWiz does not bother me as it's definitely more intelligent. / © ANDROIDPIT

Regarding bloatware, we have seven apps from Samsung, five from Microsoft, and, of course, Google Apps, Facebook and WhatsApp. But there are still another 25 pre-installed apps. However, the system proved to be clever, because when you start using the S7 Edge these apps don’t show up, and neither was the Game Launcher the default application for use with the Gear VR.

However, when downloading my first game, the system automatically offered the option to enable the Game Launcher. The same happened when placing the Gear VR on and the phone automatically asked by a voice command to download Oculus services. But on removing the device from the virtual reality headset, it was already set to download the software.

Edge Screen

The ‘Edge Screen’ is dedicated to dual-edge models and allows you to slide your finger from a tab on the right of the screen to access a list of services. The service was known as the link function in the past, which still exists and offers the chance to add up to five favorite contacts, identified with different colors, as a kind of shortcut to the main contacts from your address book.

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The Edge Screen feature had some changes. / © ANDROIDPIT

However, Samsung has expanded the range of the Edge Screen functions and can now add two columns instead of just one to access a greater number of features. You can add your favorite websites, too.

This feature is cool but, honestly, I’m not sure if this would convince me to opt for the Galaxy S7 Edge over the Galaxy S7.

Always On

The possibility of having information available 24 hours from the Always On feature is already available on this model. The thing, however, is that it can be quite invasive when you simply don’t want the display to show you anything.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge performance

The Galaxy S7 Edge comes with an Exynos 8890 processor. The CPU was developed by Samsung and comes with eight cores, four of them running at a maximum speed of 2.3 GHz and the other four at up to 1.6 GHz. According to Samsung, the CPU and GPU are 30 percent and 64 percent more potent, respectively, than the Galaxy S6.

When we look at the results of benchmarking by Metal and Multicore’s Vellamo, we see that the first, which measures the maximum performance in an operation, the CPU frequency is much of the time overclocked or 2.6 GHz.

Thus, taking into account that the majority of Android applications use only two processor cores when running, the Galaxy S7 Edge delivers maximum performance the entire time.

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The size means the time the device spends at a given frequency.  / © ANDROIDPIT

This is, of course, only on paper. In real life, I had days when the software did not give me a headache or plain ran without crashes or delays. However, one day I downloaded four big games: Need for Speed No Limits, Asphalt 8, the Real Racing 3 and the Gods of Rome. During this time, I started to play one after another and I used almost 4 GB of data.

My colleague, Sophia Neun, installed the Need for Speed No Limits and Real Racing 3 on the Galaxy S7 Edge and she did not have the same problems. The problems I had with Need for Speed No Limits could also be related to my internet connection.

Moreover, the problem with background applications lock that has become a problem in the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is not present in the S7 Edge. I had more than 50 applications running in the background with no system delays.

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53 apps are open in the background and the system is still running fluidly. / © ANDROIDPIT

Below, you can see a table with the results of different benchmarks from the Galaxy S7 Edge:

Vellamo - metal Vellamo - multicore AnTuTu Geekbench 3 - single core Geekbench 3 - multicore
v3.2.3 v3.2.3 v6.0.4 v3.3.2 v3.3.2
2.163 points 3.424 points 131.202 points 1.883 points 6.173 points

The device I’m testing has 32 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM. In it, I’m using a Samsung 120 GB SD card. The fact that the manufacturer offered an expandable memory option is great for storing photos and other media. But don’t get confused, you cannot use the microSD as internal memory.

Looking at the examples above and below, you see that even after moving a 1.22 GB game in the device memory to the external memory, the external storage is only occupied by 492 MB.

Also, when I search for applications in the device memory, Asphalt 8 is among them, in Settings > Storage > Device Memory > Used space > Applications.

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You can still save app data to microSD card with the Galaxy S7 Edge. / © ANDROIDPIT

Samsung in the United States told Arstechnica in February that it chose against Adoptable Storage, stating that " our users want a microSD card to transfer files between their phone and other devices (laptop, tablet, etc), especially the photos and videos they shoot with the camera."

In addition, the manufacturer claimed that misuse of this feature may cause the card to “be erased the first time it is inserted into the device."

You have to keep in mind that, though the Galaxy S7 Edge is running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, its microSD card functionality is the same as we had in the Galaxy S5: you can’t just add a 32 GB card to the 32 GB S7 Edge to create a 64 GB device.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge audio

Apparently, Samsung has yet to evolve on the question of speaker quality. The speaker audio is high but that does not mean it’s necessarily good. Playing Spotify albums at home or indoors is not a problem at 75 percent of the volume, but after that, depending on the genre of music, the audio is noisy.

The worst thing, is Samsung really invested in this device for consuming media and put a great screen on the device for gaming. However, in most cases, plugging in an external speaker while playing games or watching video is necessary. To get better sound quality, you can use the headphones that provide stereo audio. However, if you are gaming, the timing in gameplay will be distorted.

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The speaker of the Galaxy S7 Edge is at the bottom of the device. / © ANDROIDPIT

Just as we saw in the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy Note 5 models, among others, Samsung offers an audio equalizer for the Galaxy S7 Edge, which can be used to optimize the sound of videos and songs that do not use players like Spotify. So with the headphones (via cable or Bluetooth) you can see an improvement in the audio effects, but beware, this is not a cure-all.

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The headphones come in the kit which includes the power adapter and USB. / © ANDROIDPIT

The Galaxy S7 Edge kit includes a headset for two different ear sizes. A radio is not included in the device so you’ll have to use a streaming radio that uses data if you want to use this.

The audio quality for calls is good. The speaker is great and the microphone is able to capture voice and filter out background noise. The size of the device does not interfere with audio quality for calls.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera

The camera of the Galaxy S7 Edge is one of the major highlights of the device. The new sensor with an f / 1.7 aperture does an excellent job in poor lighting and the larger pixels assist in the sharpness of images in these conditions. The result is quite impressive, I used the camera to take pictures at night and can easily see what was shot on the screen in vivid detail.

The Galaxy S7 Edge camera has a lower resolution than the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus but the sensor uses dual 12 MP technology. This means that all pixels of the image sensor photodiodes have two instead of one. Thus, the sensor is able to focus quickly. When an object in focus rapidly changes position, like a moving car, the camera focuses almost instantly.

Samsung claims that the Galaxy S7 Edge takes 95 percent brighter photos, which is 56 percent more light than with previous models. Because the test was not done in a controlled environment, I cannot say definitively whether this figures are completely accurate. However, analyzing the images captured with the camera, they certainly have improved greatly in this regard.

The front camera has an aperture of f/1.7 and remains at 5 MP.  Will the S7 cameras be the new kings of the market? Below you can see some images from the main camera:

All images captured with the Galaxy S7 Edge can be seen in full size on Google+

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An image captured with the Galaxy S7 Edge camera. / © ANDROIDPIT
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Macro mode for the Galaxy S7 Edge camera. / © ANDROIDPIT

The camera controls are very intuitive, just slide your finger across the screen to access the different camera modes and the gallery. To exit the gallery, and go straight to the camera, just swipe your finger from left to right on the screen. Capturing images is also done in various ways, especially when using the front camera. Therefore, you can use the touch screen, the volume buttons, heartbeat sensor and standard camera button.

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The Galaxy S7 Edge’s camera offers a manual mode and a way to make collages. / © ANDROIDPIT

Camera modes

There are some camera modes that are worth mentioning in this review. The gallery mode now offers the moving picture feature, so you can show the images on the display with greater detail.

Two other video resources are the ‘interval’ (time-lapse) and slow motion. You can watch a sequence of several pictures showing them as time passed. But the slow movement uses three different speeds, like ½, ¼ and ⅛. You can also choose a specific part of the sequence you want slower.

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The slow motion mode offers three speeds. / © ANDROIDPIT

The front camera also offers modes for correction and highlighting certain parts of faces in selfies or group photos. The color representation provides an excellent saturation both in pictures and videos.

What draws the most attention for the Galaxy S7 Edge is the maintenance of colors, richness of detail, the speed of focus and the excellent color saturation.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge battery

The Galaxy S7 Edge comes with a battery capacity of 3600 mAh without using any accessories. If we compare this with the previous model, the Galaxy S6 Edge, we are talking about an increase of 1000 mAh. This is due to a few factors, like the increased size of the screen. But in particular, Samsung has used a new flexible battery technology that is able to take advantage of extra space inside the body.

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These two accessories help charge the battery. / © ANDROIDPIT

The S7 Edge has wireless charging and fast charging technology. In my tests, I tested only with the adapter and cable, but it was still very quick. When the device was at 5 percent, I only need one hour and 16 minutes to reach 100 percent. So if you are in a hurry, you will have no problem charging the device for just 30 minutes. This was the amount of time it took me to charge to 43 percent from 5 percent.

In addition to this, Samsung maintained its well-known power saving modes. Of course, you will be limited on the use of the device in these modes. In fact, the S7 Edge software was optimized to save energy. When I launched the Game Launcher, for example, I got the option of ‘saving energy during games’.

I prefer to keep power saving options turned off most of the time because I wanted the pictures at a normal resolution. If you need the ‘save energy’ option though, it does deliver a very good experience and yet consumes less power.

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As soon as you open the Game Launcher, you can choose to save energy during the game. / © ANDROIDPIT

Below you have an example of the Galaxy S7 Edge in use for nearly 24 hours. From 9 PM Sunday to 5 PM Monday, the device went from 100 percent to 20 percent battery remaining. The smartphone reached 5 percent at 8:45 PM and this was with three AnTuTu benchmark test run. It consumed 30 percent of the battery during the day, so the battery would have endured a lot more without the benchmark tests.

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A look at the Galaxy S7 Edge battery consumption. / © ANDROIDPIT

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge technical specifications

Final verdict

The Galaxy S7 Edge is  everything its predecessor was and more. The device design, software and camera have improved as you would expect, only now we also have a stronger battery, more power, a microSD card slot, and water resistance.

Samsung has managed to better the design of its predecessor in almost every way. While in the S6 Edge will felt there was something missing, the Galaxy S7 Edge is a complete package, a smartphone with a soul.

Because time around, not only does it look beautiful, but it has much to offer on the inside.

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Camila Rinaldi

Camila Rinaldi
Head of Editorial

With over 10 years of reviewing smartphones and wearables, I recently became addicted to smart home gadgets. Even though I dove into the Apple ecosystem two years back, Android remains as one of my passions. Previously editor-in-chief of AndroidPIT and Canaltech in Brazil, I now write for the US market. I love my records and I believe that the best way to get to know a place is through its food.

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  • 1
    Tami Loving Jun 24, 2017 Link to comment

    I liked my 7 edge until it had me do a software up date it took my flash light off & my photos and videos are not the same anymore meaning bad photos now you spend 800.00 dollars than when software up date pops up it changes the phone will never buy a samsung again because it doesnt allow you to go vack to the way phone stuff was when purchased calling samsung they are very rude & will not honor rebates to you


  • 6
    Jaskulski Dec 21, 2016 Link to comment

    My dream is this phone with a modular or power-case. I won't have the need for a laptop or a PC :)


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    Andrew Burgin Nov 1, 2016 Link to comment

    Samsung did a Super job producing the Edge screen phones,but why wasn"t a Note or a Tempered Glass included inside the Box,to worn people about the cost of repairing there Screens plus the Strength of the phones Glass, as Gorilla 4 was not very strong,as loads of consumers do not always protect there phones with cases or screen protectors,as i have seen loads of phones for sale with broken screens,Galaxy S7 Edge seems to be one of Best Samsung phones made,buy just wish Samsung would have not used Glass as the Battery cover and offered the Removable battery,Glass also is a Fingerprint magnet,Note 4 was Brilliant as it offered both Samsung most popular selling points the removable battery & micro sd card slot,hope now with Note 7 saga that Samsung bring back the removable battery on the Galaxy S8 models,Camera & Batterylife is very good on the S7 Edge,


  • Avelino De Vera Jr. 1
    Avelino De Vera Jr. Oct 12, 2016 Link to comment

    i just upgrade my note 4 to s7 edge. just 16 days with my new s7 edge and it broke down, like total black out even if i charge it no response. then they give me new one same s7 edge model and after 6 days same thing happen. it was 91% battery when the last time i checked it. i thought it just freeze for some reason in my pocket but any buttons not working. it just displays the time and date plus the battery percentage. thats it the green light blinks meaning its on. power button not working even the home button and volume buttons. i tried to charge it but no response either. its my 2nd s7 edge in a month but seems it has a problem.


  • 1
    the monk Sep 14, 2016 Link to comment

    Android pit writes The the best reviews and u guys have a most beautiful website with wonderful pictures, pls keep up the good work. Uhmm which camera do you guys use for your pictures


  • 4
    Adam-Tom Jun 23, 2016 Link to comment

    I like Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge so much. No matter with the specifications and quality, it is very good. But meanwhile, the price is high. For those who want to buy a smartphone but with limited budget, just like me. We want good affordable smartphone. Last week, my friend suggested me to get the new smartphone from Bluboo company, Maya for only $69.99, but with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 3000mAh battery, 8MP front camera, 13MP Sony back camera and Android 6.0 OS, what do you think of this device?


  • Tony D 2
    Tony D Mar 28, 2016 Link to comment

    after having the S5 switching over to the S6 Edge and realizing that it didn't have the infrared blaster I'm definitely not buying the S7. the S5 had it all waterproof, change battery, add memory and infrared blaster.

    Sebas L.


    • Sebas L. 20
      Sebas L. Nov 24, 2016 Link to comment

      I think exactly the same..... the s7 is awesome..... but has no infrared blaster....


  • Doc Doc 2
    Doc Doc Mar 20, 2016 Link to comment

     I bought S 7 edges 9 days ago , it fell down on floor from my pocket while sitting the whole distance less than 40 cm and fell on carpet , it got cracked every where . it is the weakest phone  had ever seen in my life . i used to I Phone for last 7 years and it never broke when it fell down to similar distance or may be higher distance . this galaxy S 7 is piece of junk . it get very hot when it charge or when installing update . when it broke i called both verizon and samsung and they did not do anything i fell sad to replace with same phone because the new one will broke too . please think before buying this phone .

    Fair Human


    • 3
      Jay Ka Mar 30, 2016 Link to comment

      lol Doc Doc... You can barely speak English and you expect me to believe this story of yours? - Sounds to me like a paid troll from a Samsung competitor.

      nightflyer2131Owais HashmiMorningStarRoger Sterling


  • Mobile Kitaab 1
    Mobile Kitaab Mar 20, 2016 Link to comment

    excellent review but it seems to be too long


  • Scot 1
    Scot Mar 16, 2016 Link to comment

    These utterly foolish people whose problems with the phone is an app or ability that can be toggled on or of is ridiculous if you dont want always ond display if there is not enough storage you can expand its really not that deep. there will always be tedious people so meeehhh


  • Spiders Georg 4
    Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

    I signed up just to say that the explanation of the USB micro port was needlessly obtuse. I read it through like 4 times and couldn't say for sure whether it was micro or type C. Just say those words at some point instead of going on about the adapters and a totally different phone and an unrelated accessory. Otherwise pretty good review!


  • 1
    Dennis Caruso Mar 11, 2016 Link to comment

    On the new S7 Edge the 3-way/conference calling is missing the option on the key pad! A way around is when you're on the first call click the Home button then click the phone icon and up will come 4 choices. Choose the ADD ANOTHER CALL option, dial second number, click send and when party #2 answers click merge. A lot of trouble...


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    surya kumar Mar 9, 2016 Link to comment

    I need ir blaster.

    J-AngstPankit ShahSpiders Georg


    • Jay 2
      Jay Mar 9, 2016 Link to comment

      Why? And if you say to use it as a tv remote, run your face into a wall really really hard

      nightflyer2131Julian Jimenez


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        Obviously that. Why on earth is that an unworthy use of an Ir blaster? I have half a dozen profiles set up on my V10 and would consider the lack of ability to control my TV, floor fan, vaporizer, sound bar, etc. to be a serious feature omission. Maybe you should *stop* banging your face into walls; it seems to be causing brain damage.

        MorningStarPankit Shah


    • J-Angst 2
      J-Angst Apr 12, 2016 Link to comment

      I Agree! I use the IR every day and at this point will not purchase a phone that does not have it!


  • 3
    Daniell Marcussen Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

    A smartphone with only 32GB of internal storage is a joke. I will stick with my S6 128GB for now.


    • Parvathy Menon 1
      Parvathy Menon Mar 9, 2016 Link to comment

      technogala.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-review/ check this link and you will know why it is still a good bet.


      • Mahdi Hadi 1
        Mahdi Hadi Apr 4, 2016 Link to comment

        well the internal storage is only option that prevent me from buying the phone for this price -_- I expect more not the same as previous phones ... plz stop giving us lecture about external memory even with 128G it is useless because it only good for media files not for apps and games and this is a big disadvantage especially when u install a lot of games and apps.


    • 5
      Anurag Manjhi Mar 9, 2016 Link to comment

      you can expand that storage

      MorningStar


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    Deactivated Account Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

    Nice descriptive article. Looking forward to own one of it. :-)


  • Titus Judah 1
    Titus Judah Mar 4, 2016 Link to comment

    "Colors are as vivid as expected with an AMOLED panel, and we experienced practically problems with tactile response."

    Did you perhaps mean "...we experienced practically NO problems..."?


  • SacHin SHarma 2
    SacHin SHarma Mar 3, 2016 Link to comment

    Infrared port is missing :-(

    Pankit ShahSpiders Georg


    • Parvathy Menon 1
      Parvathy Menon Mar 9, 2016 Link to comment

      I dont think it is very much useful now.. See the other features at technogala.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-review/


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        Nice spam! It's quite useful, and I wouldn't consider a phone lacking features the previous models did a proper upgrade.


  • 9
    rick Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

    i like the specs, i like the looks, i must see about the camera. i dont like the always on display. that defeats the purpose of power saving mode. kinda silly, dont you think. but it is,a beautiful device. ill get one, but i dont know which, i never had the edge design. Mabey its time to try it. i like my S5, its perfect, fits in my pocket, no problem. i might squeeze the S7 edge in it.


    • Carmelo Rivera 20
      Carmelo Rivera Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

      The phone has the option to turn off 'always display on', plus it's better with it off because you would have to wake the screen to use the fingerprint scanner.

      MorningStarRoger Sterling


    • SONY Bror 1
      SONY Bror Mar 29, 2016 Link to comment

      Why u people are so stupid? do not u know that u can keep off the "always display on". Always display on function has the option to keep it on or off. Use ur minimum knowledge.


      • Bo Shacklett 1
        Bo Shacklett Jun 18, 2016 Link to comment

        I think they are all iPhone users went retarded.


  • Faryal Mallick 2
    Faryal Mallick Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

    Samsung pay has been in the US for a while now!

    Also there is no infrared port on the S7 edge.

    Please get your facts right!

    Spiders Georg


  • 3
    Lamar Jackson Feb 28, 2016 Link to comment

    Mine will be here tomorrow.


    • Gravage 1
      Gravage Mar 1, 2016 Link to comment

      No one cares.


      • Jarda 1
        Jarda Mar 3, 2016 Link to comment

        lmao


  • 1
    Viken Minasian Feb 28, 2016 Link to comment

    When it will be released!


  • Joseph Savion 2
    Joseph Savion Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

    Search Facebook for Samsung, bring back the IR.
    Let's try to get it back in the next versions!

    Spiders Georg


  • Michael Adelman 1
    Michael Adelman Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

    Can the "Always On display" be disabled? That is totally useless feature to me. You can easily loose 10% of battery life throughout the day..


    • Riad Ze 2
      Riad Ze Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

      it uses 0.8% per hour


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        ...which adds up to about 10%.


    • Pub 1
      Pub Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

      The "Always On Display" can be disabled, don't worry. But you won't loose any significant battery life with it.


    • Raymond Fallon 1
      Raymond Fallon Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

      Yes it can in the settings :)


    • Carmelo Rivera 20
      Carmelo Rivera Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

      Yes, the S7 has the option to turn off 'always display on'.


  • 3
    Thomas Roscoe Feb 26, 2016 Link to comment

    If I were to choose between the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge, I would happily choose the S7 Edge over the other if the prices were right, that is, there's not much of a price jump. I love the 5.5 inch form factor more and the curved display gives me that feeling that it is more premium, and it also looks great IMO, and the battery's bigger ( versus.com/en/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-vs-samsung-galaxy-s7 ). I'm not worried much about it being too big for my hand, that's also one of the uses of the curved display, and the thin bezel. As mentioned in the article, it's surprisingly svelte despite the screen size.


  • Gary McCulley 2
    Gary McCulley Feb 24, 2016 Link to comment

    AT&T claims you will be able to use the S7 and S7 Edge as a remote with your DirecTV. Part of the AT&T partnership with DirecTV. Sounds like it comes with IR to me.

    Joseph Savion


    • Joseph Savion 2
      Joseph Savion Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

      Unfortunately, the S7 will have no ir blaster.
      They probably mean control via wifi or something like that.

      About the missing IR blaster in the Note 5 and S7, I have a solution for that.

      It's a Kickstarter campaign soon to be launch.

      Galaxy S7 is supported, and then you will have the IR blaster on S7. That way you will enjoy the wonderful S7 and still have IR in your smartphone.

      Please check it out here:
      eyekickstarter com

      Raymond Fallon


      • Sean Malahy 1
        Sean Malahy Mar 1, 2016 Link to comment

        No point, really. I use a Logitech Harmony remote (or a Home Control) and they both allow me to use my smart phone to control my entire home theater system, from my AV receiver, to my TV, to my DirecTV Genie and BD player. No need for an iR blaster on the phone.


      • Dániel Nagy 1
        Dániel Nagy Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

        wooow, this looks ugly.


      • Sourav Roy 2
        Sourav Roy Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

        Are you talking about the iPhone you are holding Bruh...
        Cuz I find the S7 edge very sexy..

        Roger SterlingSpiders Georg


    • Riad Ze 2
      Riad Ze Feb 27, 2016 Link to comment

      true, but not necessarily AT&T only, even unlocked phones. I can use my unlocked s4 as a remote


  • Christian 1
    Christian Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

    Does it have the same noice canselling gimmick as the Xperia phones from Sony?
    For when i plug my headphones in..


  • Mike 2
    Mike Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

    can we get confirmation that what is shown is and Ir blaster and not a second noise cancelling mic?

    Scott Adam Gordon


    • Scott Adam Gordon 31
      Scott Adam Gordon Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

      It's a second microphone and not an IR Blaster.

      This was a mistake in our original review and it has now been corrected.

      Sorry for the confusion!!

      Snow McKing


  • Mark G. 28
    Mark G. Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

    Thr reviews I have read and watched all mention a IR blaster, I presume it's the normal S7 and not the edge version.

    Peace ✌


  • Marcelo Reis 6
    Marcelo Reis Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    From what I've been reading, it is an IR blaster. I also hope it is so.


    • Spiders Georg 4
      Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

      Nope. That would have made this the phone almost perfect, so Samsung's tradition of making at least one stupid mistake per device took over.


  • Kevin Good 2
    Kevin Good Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    S7 is really cool phone, I'd buy it, but without infra blaster is useless for me

    Mario Roja


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    philip Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    I Cannot have a phone without an ir blaster , its been to long I am so used to using it everyday . I am going to have to settle for a lesser phone as I am overdue an update , so disappointed to now have to go to LG or HTC when
    I am essential a Samsung fan . I hate change but it looks like a good buy to Samsung as I need a new phone soon and have been hanging out for nothing .

    Mario Roja


    • 1
      Devin Moravec Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

      Well... If this article is to be trusted... This phone DOES have IR blaster....


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        Nope it doesn't. Samsung has a tradition of making at least one dumb mistake per device.


    • Sean Malahy 1
      Sean Malahy Mar 1, 2016 Link to comment

      Try the Logitech Home Control. It allows any (RF) smart phone with Android or iOS to control any IR home theater device. I believe it can handle up to 12 devices if I recall? I use one, myself.


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        The LHC is an excellent device, but it still sucks that you have to spend another 75 bucks to add back a 2 dollar part that Samsung was too obsessed with thinness to keep.


    • Marcus Robert 1
      Marcus Robert Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

      Infra red remotes are a thing of the past, RF is in baby. No need for line-of-sight anymore. I am using the S7 Edge right now and I must say, it is a significant improvement over the previous model. (S6 Edge plus) Samsung sets the bar.


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        Infrared remotes are a thing of almost every new TV and sound bar, as well as myriad other devices. HTC and LG both still have them on their flagship phones. Samsung removed it starting with the Note 5 last year and it was a huge mistake. I was ready to trade my V10 for this and they lost me with a lack of IR blaster. I use it too much, and it's too simple of a thing to add for me to be OK with its removal.


  • 3
    Mario Roja Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    I don't think it has IR blaster, I believe its a second microphone.... I hope its an IR because I use the one on GS6 every day. If its not an IR blaster im not buying it.

    philip


    • 3
      philip Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

      me to , how do they expect people that have been using there phone to operate all there tvs etc. for years to suddenly give
      that up ? are they that stupid. Its such a letdown as its looks like I will have to go the LG which is not as sexy and has a smaller battery and its just sucks having to change away from Samsung

      Mario Roja


    • Monica McPherson 2
      Monica McPherson Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

      Sorry to bother you, but could you explain to me what a IR blaster is and what is it's function? I primarily watch tv, plex, and flex on my S6. And also mostly text. Could this cause a problem for me? And Gosms is my most valued app only problem I hate is all of a suudedn I can't receive picture text. I have to tell ppl to send them by email or whatsapp, and I don't really care much for whatsapp. And please forgive me if I sound like a total idiot? I'm just not that savvy in certain matters, I do apologize.


      • Mark G. 28
        Mark G. Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

        IR blaster allows you to to control other devices such as your tv or DVR, it turns your excellent Galaxy into a remote control. It Works the same as universal remote controls.

        Peace ✌

        GT Ohh


      • 2
        Pablo M Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

        An IR Blaster is awesome. It's an infrared transmitter on the top of your phone that sends out an invisible beam of infrared light. You use your phone as a remote control for your TV. Most TV and other electronic remote controls use infrared, so it has a small infrared (IR) port on top. Download a remote control app and voila!, you're controlling almost any tv you can point at. Comes in handy at loud restaurants or even just around the house!

        Spiders Georg


      • Monica McPherson 2
        Monica McPherson Feb 24, 2016 Link to comment

        Thank you. Might you know what the S7 edge plus would cost unlocked? I really don't want to change my carrier metro PC's?


  • Monica McPherson 2
    Monica McPherson Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    I'm so excited! My husband has always been the gadget man in our family but I'm for sure Mrs New phone! I'm always looking for the most pretty and app orinated phone out and especially, unlocked! I hate plans. Please keep me abreast of all the news on the S7 edge plus. I can hardly wait to get mine! And I just got the s6 egde a few months ago! I can only hope the cost is not too much more than what I've just spent or my husband will kill me! Lol! Cuz I'm gonna get it anyway! Lol!


    • Marcus Robert 1
      Marcus Robert Mar 8, 2016 Link to comment

      Your grammar and vocabulary skills seem to have improved since your last comment, hmmm.


  • Mark G. 28
    Mark G. Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

    This has to be the best Galaxy yet, Excellent design, brilliant battery,waterproof, IR blaster, great camera, reduced bloatware, samsung pay, NFC, heart rate and a MICRO SD slot!! 💃(still people will complain that the battery isn't removable even though the battery is probably the best yet.)
    Samsung has definitely listened, and produced a fabulous phone.

    Just have to find a way to afford one....

    Peace ✌

    Raymond Fallon


    • 3
      philip Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

      i cannot see a mention of Ir Blaster anywhere and the pictures sho wit missing , it was a done deal as its clearly the best 2016 phone , but I cannot have a phone without an ir blaster , its been to long I am so used to using it everyday . I am going to have to settle for a lesser phone as I am overdue an update , so disappointed


      • 1
        Devin Moravec Feb 22, 2016 Link to comment

        ...Read the bit about the Nano SIM and the Micro SD slot with the photo of the top of the phone...


      • Mark G. 28
        Mark G. Feb 23, 2016 Link to comment

        It does come with a IR blaster.


      • Spiders Georg 4
        Spiders Georg Mar 12, 2016 Link to comment

        Nope, it doesn't. Samsung hates not messing up at least one big thing per phone.


    • Raymond Fallon 1
      Raymond Fallon Mar 2, 2016 Link to comment

      I don't believe there is an IR blaster as stated above by the author of this article it has been updated.

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