Galaxy S7 edge review: worth buying?
Created date: 09/30/2018, 13:58:46, Updated date: 04/16/2020, 05:50:07
We've conducted a detailed review of the Galaxy S7 edge, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4366 smartphones |
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| Aspect | Score |
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| Grip | 61/100 |
| Screen size | 82/100 |
| Screen quality | 88/100 |
| Battery life | 74/100 |
| CPU specs | 57/100 |
| Multi-tasking | 70/100 |
| Camera specs | 54/100 |
Galaxy S7 edge's features, performance, reviews
Galaxy S7 edge's camera specs
Galaxy S7 edge has a 12 MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.
Also, Galaxy S7 edge has an 5 MP front camera, which is an average figure for a smartphone camera. It is good enough for taking selfies, but you may be a little dissatisfied when you need to take a group photo or print your photos.
Galaxy S7 edge's battery performance
The battery performance of the Galaxy S7 edge is 3600 mAh, so it has a relatively large capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the Galaxy S7 edge is good. At this amount, you will not feel stressed even if you are on the internet and Twitter for a long time. Even when playing a game or watching a movie on the go, you can do so comfortably without needing to be conscious of the battery. However, some caution is necessary when watching movies or playing games for too long.
Galaxy S7 edge's size
The Galaxy S7 edge has a width of 2.9 inches (72.6 mm), a length of 5.9 inches (150.9 mm), and a thickness of 0.3 inches (7.7 mm). It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the Galaxy S7 edge is about 157 oz (157 g). Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.
Assessing the overall ease of holding the Galaxy S7 edge, it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.
Galaxy S7 edge's screen
Galaxy S7 edge has a 5.5 inch display. It is fairly large and has a good presence. Photos, videos, and games will really enjoy this screen estate. It is also suited for productivity use such as creating a business document.
Galaxy S7 edge has a very high-quality screen and any graphical content that you enjoy, including videos and games, will be displayed clearly.
Galaxy S7 edge's CPU specs
With the 2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core) for processing power, the Galaxy S7 edge has relatively high performance. Among all smartphones released to date, its performance is positioned between high level and middle class, but you won't feel any stress using most apps. For lighter 3D games you will almost always be able to play without complaint. And for 2D gaming you will probably feel hardly any stress.
With 4GB of RAM, the Galaxy S7 edge has a sufficient amount. Very occasional cases of insufficient RAM do occur, but with this sort of amount of RAM, it will rarely be the cause of feeling any stress.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the Galaxy S7 edge, it is a smartphone in the high-end category and can almost always be used without stress. However, if you want smooth and comfortable usage in heavy apps like 3D games, caution is necessary.
Galaxy S7 edge's storage size
The data storage capacity of the Galaxy S7 edge is 128GB and it is highly recommended for people who frequently take movies and images. It is suitable for filming movies and photography, and you even if you install many games and apps you will not feel inconvenienced.
The Galaxy S7 edge is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.
Galaxy S7 edge's general rating
The Galaxy S7 edge is a high-performance smartphone when viewed comprehensively. It works for everyday use with hardly any inconvenience.
Advantages and disadvantages of Galaxy S7 edge
Advantages of Galaxy S7 edge
- The display is very large, so it is perfect for watching videos or playing games.
- The screen quality is very high, and pictures and videos appear crisp.
- It has a relatively long battery life, so you do not need to worry about battery much.
Disadvantages of Galaxy S7 edge
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Comparing the specifications of Galaxy S7 edge against similar products
general rating
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | general rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71.2 | - | Color:Black/White/Gold/Silver/Pink Gold/Black Pearl/Coral Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.6 mm) x 5.9 inches (150.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:157 oz (157 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534 ppi, Display size:5.5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU specs:2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:128GB, Battery capacity:3600 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 59.6 | Color:White/Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm), Weight:169 oz (169 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400 ppi, Display size:5.5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7580 Octa, CPU specs:1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB, Storage size:16GB, Battery capacity:3300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 55.0 | Color:Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:143 oz (143 g), Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi, Display size:5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7570 Quad, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:2400 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 63.1 | Color:Black/Gold/Rose Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm), Weight:167 oz (167 g), Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400 ppi, Display size:5.5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7870 Octa, CPU specs:1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:3300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 67.7 | ≈ | Color:Blue Coral/Silver Titanium/Black Onyx, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.9 mm) x 6.0 inches (153.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:169 oz (169 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515 ppi, Display size:5.7 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU specs:2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:3500 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 71.3 | ≈ | Color:Blue Coral/Gold Platinum/Silver Titanium/Black Onyx, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (73.9 mm) x 6.0 inches (153.5 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.9 mm), Weight:169 oz (169 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515 ppi, Display size:5.7 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 8890 Octa, CPU specs:2.3GHz+1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:64GB, Battery capacity:3500 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 65.8 | Color:Camo Green/Titanium Gray/Sandy Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (74.9 mm) x 5.9 inches (148.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.9 mm), Weight:184.8 oz (184.8 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:575 ppi, Display size:5.1 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU specs:2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:4GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:4000 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.3 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.6 mm) x 5.9 inches (150.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) | |||||
| 57.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72.1 mm) x 5.7 inches (144.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | |||||
| 57.0 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72.1 mm) x 5.7 inches (144.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm) | |||||
| 47.0 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.2 inches (80.7 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.9 mm) | ||||||
| 51.7 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.8 mm) x 6.2 inches (156.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.2 mm) | |||||
| 53.7 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm) | |||||
| 52.9 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm) | |||||
| 60.5 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | |||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.6 | - | Weight:157 oz (157 g) | |||||
| 66.4 | ≈ | Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 66.4 | ≈ | Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 54.8 | Weight:189 oz (189 g) | ||||||
| 57.6 | Weight:182 oz (182 g) | ||||||
| 63.6 | ≈ | Weight:167 oz (167 g) | |||||
| 62.8 | ≈ | Weight:169 oz (169 g) | |||||
| 73.1 | Weight:143 oz (143 g) | ||||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.0 | - | Display size:5.5 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
| 90.0 | Display size:6 inch | ||||||
| 85.2 | ≈ | Display size:5.7 inch | |||||
| 82.0 | ≈ | Display size:5.5 inch | |||||
| 82.0 | ≈ | Display size:5.5 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | Display size:5 inch | ||||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.9 | - | ||||||
| 22.5 | |||||||
| 22.5 | |||||||
| 68.7 | |||||||
| 68.7 | |||||||
| 68.7 | |||||||
| 68.7 | |||||||
| 41.7 | |||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.0 | - | RAM size:4GB | |||||
| 35.0 | RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 35.0 | RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 90.0 | RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 60.0 | RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | RAM size:2GB | ||||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.0 | - | Storage size:128GB | |||||
| 24.0 | Storage size:8GB | ||||||
| 24.0 | Storage size:8GB | ||||||
| 67.0 | Storage size:64GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | Storage size:32GB | ||||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74.0 | - | Battery capacity:3600 mAh | |||||
| 59.0 | Battery capacity:2600 mAh | ||||||
| 59.0 | Battery capacity:2600 mAh | ||||||
| 80.0 | Battery capacity:4000 mAh | ||||||
| 69.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | |||||
| 69.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | |||||
| 69.5 | ≈ | Battery capacity:3300 mAh | |||||
| 56.0 | Battery capacity:2400 mAh | ||||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.3 | - | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Rear-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 75.4 | Front-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 58.3 | Front-camera resolution:8 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.9 | - | Color:Black/White/Gold/Silver/Pink Gold/Black Pearl/Coral Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.6 mm) x 5.9 inches (150.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm), Weight:157 oz (157 g) | |||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Color:Black/Gold/Silver, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72.1 mm) x 5.7 inches (144.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Color:Black/Gold/Silver/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.8 inches (72.1 mm) x 5.7 inches (144.8 mm) x 0.4 inches (8.9 mm), Weight:160 oz (160 g) | |||||
| 50.9 | Color:Gold/Pink Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.2 inches (80.7 mm) x 6.4 inches (162.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.9 mm), Weight:189 oz (189 g) | ||||||
| 54.6 | Color:Blue/Pink/Silver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76.8 mm) x 6.2 inches (156.6 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.2 mm), Weight:182 oz (182 g) | ||||||
| 58.6 | ≈ | Color:Gold/Rose Gold/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (75 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (8 mm), Weight:167 oz (167 g) | |||||
| 57.9 | ≈ | Color:White/Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):3.0 inches (76 mm) x 6.0 inches (151.7 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.8 mm), Weight:169 oz (169 g) | |||||
| 66.8 | ≈ | Color:Black/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:143 oz (143 g) | |||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.5 | - | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:534 ppi | |||||
| 36.4 | Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220 ppi | ||||||
| 36.4 | Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220 ppi | ||||||
| 77.2 | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:367 ppi | ||||||
| 81.7 | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:386 ppi | ||||||
| 85.0 | ≈ | Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400 ppi | |||||
| 85.0 | ≈ | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400 ppi | |||||
| 59.9 | Display type:PLS TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi | ||||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.6 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820, CPU specs:2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:4GB | |||||
| 25.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6737T, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 25.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Mediatek MT6737T, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 88.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653, CPU specs:1.95GHz+1.4GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:6GB | ||||||
| 74.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7420 Octa, CPU specs:2.1GHz+1.5GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 88.2 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625, CPU specs:2.0GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 77.7 | OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7580 Octa, CPU specs:1.6GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:3GB | ||||||
| 39.6 | OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 7570 Quad, CPU specs:1.4GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | ||||||
Galaxy S7 edge's specs
| Galaxy S7 edge | ||||
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| Maker | Samsung | |||
| Release date | 3, 2016 | |||
| Color | Black/White/Gold/Silver/Pink Gold/Black Pearl/Coral Blue | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.9 inches (72.6 mm) x 5.9 inches (150.9 mm) x 0.3 inches (7.7 mm) | |||
| Weight | 157 oz (157 g) | |||
| Display size | 5.5 inch | |||
| Display type | Super AMOLED | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 1440 x 2560 | |||
| Pixel density | 534 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 3600 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | |||
| CPU specs | 2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(Quad core) | |||
| RAM size | 4GB | |||
| Storage size | 128GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 5 MP | |||
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