Samsung·Flagship · Released Mar 2016
Galaxy S7
The 2016 Galaxy that brought back microSD and waterproofing.
58/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$670
Color · Black Onyx
Display
5.1" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
SD 820
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.7
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
152 g
AI Snapshot
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.
Subscores · 0–100
Display80
Camera64
Performance52
Battery62
Build80
Value56
- Brought back microSD and IP68 waterproofing.
- Dual Pixel autofocus debuted here — fast focus.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED.
- Compact, comfortable build.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.1 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px (577 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
Main
12 MP, f/1.7, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.7
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Dual Pixel autofocus (debut)
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -91.0%
This
190,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -81.4%
This
540
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -82.7%
This
1,450
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -93.8%
This
4.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S7 released?
The Galaxy S7 was released in Mar 2016.
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.
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.