Larger Edge screen with QHD
Tip: To adjust the default resolution
Unlike its predecessor Galaxy S6 Edge with its 5.1-inch display, the Galaxy S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch screen with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels, 534 ppi). Furthermore, the new Edge offers the so-called "always-on" feature, in which the display permanently displays important information such as the prehistoric times, but consumes hardly any battery capacity.
Unlike its predecessor, the screen of the Galaxy S7 EdgeForce touch technology - similar to the 3D touch of the iPhone 6s . This means that the smartphone recognizes different pressure intensities. In order for this to work, the apps used must support.
Processor and performance
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and OnePlus 3 in the speed test
Tip: How to adjust the lock screen
Tip: If the Galaxy S7 Edge does not connect to the WLAN after updating to Android 7.0 , it may help to clear the cache .
The Galaxy S7 Edge comes as the Galaxy S7 with two processors on the market. Depending on the region, Samsung uses a different chip variant in its top model. While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is used in the USA, Samsung's own Exynos 8890 drives the Galaxy S7 Edge.
Galaxy S7 Edge again with microSD slot
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In contrast to the Galaxy S6 Edge, the Galaxy S7 Edge as well as the Galaxy S7 again has a microSD slot. The memory cards are placed on a separate area of the SIM drawer. Due to the expansion capability, it is not surprising that the Galaxy S7 Edge is only available in a version with 32 GB of internal memory.
In the case of memory, which can not be expanded, Samsung puts a shake as compared to its predecessor: instead of with 3 GB RAM, the Galaxy S7 Edge now comes with 4 GB of RAM therefore. This might have a positive impact on speed, for example, when editing large documents or viewing large websites.
Camera with larger pixels
In the "Blind Camera Test": Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge wins by far
The camera on the back of the Galaxy S7 Edge takes only 12 MP (front camera 5 MP) in comparison to the camera in the predecessor, but it should still provide even more beautiful photos - especially in low light. This is due to the significantly larger pixels of the sensor.
Samsung has also improved the design of the back camera: the lens is hardly any more from the housing. This puts the Galaxy S7 Edge almost flat on a support.
S7 Edge rates and availability
[Update from December 2016] A new color variant has been officially introduced: "Black Pearl" is a Galaxy S7 Edge in brilliant black on the market , reminiscent of the color "diamond black " of the iPhone 7.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has been available for purchase since 11 March 2016. It is available in Gold-Platinum, Black-Onyx, Silver-Titanium and White-Pearl on the market. Since June, it is also available in the color variant Pink-Gold . As an operating system, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is already installed. The smartphone measures 150.9 mm x 72.6 mm x 7.7 mm and weighs 157 grams. In June 2016 the DC Injustice Limited Edition version with Batman and other came out as a special edition . At the end of June 2016, the "Olympic Edition" of the smartphone was published , corresponding to the Olympics in Brazil, and a long-term partnership between Samsung and the Olympic Games.
| 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm |
| 157 g |
| 5.5 inches AMOLED |
| 12 Megapixels |
| Samsung Exynos 8890 |
| 32GB |
| Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Yes |
| 5 Megapixels |
| White, silver, gold and black |
| Smartphone |
| 4GB |
| Yes |
| Micro USB, Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, NFC, GPRS / EDGE, UMTS, LTE |
| 8th / |
| Mali T-880 |
| 3600 mAH |
| No |
| No |
| Yes |
| 799 € |
| Available |
| Mar 2016 |