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The Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active were Android-based smartphones released by Samsung Electronics in 2016. The S7 and S7 Edge were unveiled on 21 February 2016, with a European and North American release on 11 March 2016. The S7 Active was unveiled on 4 June 2016 and released in the United States on 10 June 2016. In Australia, major carriers like Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge from 26 February 2016, with the official release on 11 March 2016.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Models | Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, and Samsung Galaxy S7 Active |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Predecessor | Galaxy S6 |
| Unveiling Date | 21 February 2016 |
| European and North American Release Date | 11 March 2016 |
| S7 Active Unveiling Date | 4 June 2016 |
| S7 Active Release Date | 10 June 2016 |
| Display Size | 5.1-inch (130 mm) |
| Edge Variant Display Size | 5.5-inch |
| Battery Capacity | 3000 mAh, 3600 mAh, and 4000 mAh |
| Price | AU$1,149 and AU$1,249 |
| Pre-order Start Date | 26 February 2016 |
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-orders
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were officially unveiled on 21 February 2016 during a Samsung press conference at Mobile World Congress. The Australian carrier Telstra was the first to announce the availability of the handsets in Australia, with pre-orders starting on 26 February 2016 at 12:01 AM AEDT. All pre-orders came with a free Gear VR headset.
Vodafone also started taking pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge phones from 26 February, with a free Gear VR headset for customers placing pre-orders by 10 March. Optus also listed both phones and started taking pre-orders from 26 February, offering a free Samsung Gear VR headset worth $159.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were available for pre-order from several carriers in Australia, including Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus, starting from 26 February 2016. The phones were officially released on 11 March 2016 in Australia, with prices starting at AU$1,149 for the S7 and AU$1,249 for the S7 Edge.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch display, while the S7 Edge has a larger, curved 5.5-inch display. Both smartphones offer Quad HD Super AMOLED displays with a 2,560x1,440-pixel resolution. The S7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8 Octa processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB or 64GB of storage, along with a 12-megapixel camera. The S7 and S7 Edge also bring back features like IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and expandable storage with a MicroSD card.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pricing
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were officially unveiled on 21 February 2016 during a Samsung press conference at Mobile World Congress, with a European and North American release on 11 March 2016. The suggested retail price for the Galaxy S7 is $669 and the S7 Edge is $779. However, prices vary depending on the carrier and the country.
In the US, the S7 costs $699 off-contract, while the S7 Edge costs $799. On AT&T, the 32GB version of the Galaxy S7 costs $23.17 a month on a 30-month plan, while the S7 Edge costs $26.50 a month on the same plan. T-Mobile offers the Galaxy S7 for $27.91 a month for the 32GB model and $23.50 a month for the S7 Edge on a basic 24-month plan. Sprint offers the Galaxy S7 for $25.99 per month with $0 down or $199.99 upfront, and the S7 Edge for $30.50 per month with $0 down or $299.99 upfront. Verizon sells the 32GB Samsung Galaxy S7 for $28 per month or $672 total, while the S7 Edge costs $33 per month or $792 total.
In Europe, the unlocked version of the Galaxy S7 costs around €700, while the S7 Edge costs €800. Prices vary by country, with Switzerland having higher prices due to its strong currency. T-Mobile Germany offers the Galaxy S7 for €39.95 upfront and €62.95 per month, while the S7 Edge costs €139.95 upfront and €62.95 per month.
As of 2020, used Galaxy S7 Edge prices start at $128.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge availability
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were officially unveiled on 21 February 2016 during a Samsung press conference at Mobile World Congress, with a European and North American release on 11 March 2016.
In Australia, major carriers including Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge from 26 February 2016. The handsets were offered in Black, Silver, and Gold colour options, and all pre-orders came with a free Gear VR headset. The Samsung Galaxy S7 was priced at AU$1,149, while the S7 Edge was available for AU$1,249.
The Galaxy S7 sports a 5.1-inch screen, while the larger curved S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch display. Both smartphones feature Quad HD Super AMOLED displays with a 2,560x1,440-pixel resolution. The S7 and S7 Edge are the last two phones in the Samsung Galaxy S series to have a physical home button with a front-sided fingerprint sensor embedded in the button.
The S7 Active, which was unveiled on 4 June 2016, features a thicker and more rugged frame, with an increased battery capacity of 4000 mAh compared to the S7 and S7 Edge's 3000 mAh and 3600 mAh batteries, respectively.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge features
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were unveiled on 21 February 2016 and released in Europe and North America on 11 March 2016. The S7 series served as the successor to the Galaxy S6, featuring upgraded hardware, design refinements, and the restoration of features removed from the Galaxy S6.
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were the last two phones in the Samsung Galaxy S series to have a physical home button with a front-sided fingerprint sensor embedded in the button. The S7 Active features a thicker and more rugged frame, with an increased battery capacity. The S7 is also the last phone in the Samsung Galaxy S series to be equipped with a microUSB port, which has since been replaced with USB-C technology.
The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge feature a 12-megapixel (4032×3024) rear-facing camera with "Dual Pixel" image sensor technology for faster autofocus and an f/1.7 aperture lens. Slow-motion videos are recorded with 720p HD at 240 fps, twice the frame rate used on the Galaxy S6 and Note 5. The improved burst shot mode captures twenty full-resolution photos per second, up to one hundred photos per row.
The charging port of the Galaxy S7 is equipped with a moisture sensor. When it detects moisture inside the USB port, wired charging is deactivated to prevent damage to the equipment. The S7 has a battery capacity of 3000 mAh, while the S7 Edge has a capacity of 3600 mAh. Samsung claims the Galaxy S7 is able to be fully charged using wired and wireless fast charging within 90 and 140 minutes, respectively.
Both models were available in black and gold, with white, pink, blue, and silver versions available depending on the market. Special editions of the Galaxy S7 Edge were released for the 2016 Summer Olympics, with a dark blue body and hardware and software accents inspired by the colours of the Olympic rings.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Active release
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were officially unveiled on 21 February 2016 during a Samsung press conference at Mobile World Congress, with a European and North American release on 11 March 2016. Major Australian carriers including Telstra, Vodafone, and Optus started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge from 26 February 2016. The S7 Active was unveiled on 4 June 2016 and released in the United States on 10 June 2016.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch screen, while the bigger curved S7 Edge features a 5.5-inch display. Both smartphones have Quad HD Super AMOLED displays with 2,560 x 1,440-pixel resolution. The S7 was priced at AU$1,149 and the S7 Edge at AU$1,249 in Australia. The S7 Active features a thicker and more rugged frame, with an increased battery capacity of 4000 mAh compared to the S7 and S7 Edge's 3000 mAh and 3600 mAh batteries, respectively.
All three models have larger batteries compared to their predecessors, support wireless charging, and feature upgraded hardware. The S7 and S7 Edge were the last two phones in the Samsung Galaxy S series to have a physical home button with a front-sided fingerprint sensor. The S7 Active was the last in the Active series to feature three physical buttons with the fingerprint reader embedded in the home button.
The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were available in Black, Silver, and Gold colour options in Australia. Telstra offered unlimited talk and 6GB of data for AU$99 per month for the S7 and AU$105 for the S7 Edge. Vodafone offered a similar deal for the S7 with 6GB of data for AU$77 per month, while the S7 Edge was priced at AU$90 per month. Virgin Mobile offered the S7 and S7 Edge with 15GB of data for AU$130 per month.
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Frequently asked questions
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 was released in Australia on 11 March 2016.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 was released in three models: the S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a 5.1-inch display, while the S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch display.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 was available in Black, Silver, and Gold colour options.
