Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7, its smartphone for 2016. The much-awaited smartphone comes in two variants: the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge.
Introducing the Samsung #GalaxyS7 and #GalaxyS7edge. Rethink what a phone can do.https://t.co/tSudYPWoda
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
The new devices were unveiled in Barcelona on the eve of the Mobile World Congress tech show.The smartphones will be made available in select regions from March 11, with pre-orders beginning from Tuesday. Pre-orders in some regions will get a free Gear VR headset bundled alongside six games.
While the Galaxy S7 retains the same sized screen as the S6, the S7 Edge’s display has grown slightly from 5.1inch to 5.5-inch QHD Super Amoled display panel. The Edge version is also slightly curvier than before and its camera protrudes less far out.
You’re busy. We get it. Our improved Edge Panel makes accessing your favorite content faster. #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/vYMh1sZZmm
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
3D Thermoforming melds metal and glass together to look, and feel, great in your hand. #GalaxyS7 #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/jZLaattsvR
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
Both now come with an Always-On display, which will let you check important notifications, time and date without having to wake up the device.
Good manners enabled. Check your notifications more discreetly with Always on Display. #GalaxyS7 #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/cYYLv3HLJS
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
Both run Android 6.0 Marshmallow, though Samsung has not yet detailed TouchWiz UI changes. On the connectivity front, the both the models support LTE with Category 9, which offers 450Mbps download speeds, and 50Mbps uplink.
Both the Galaxy S7 models offer expandable storage using a microSD card. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge come in two storage variants: 32GB and 64GB – both of which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 200GB).
You asked and we answered. The MicroSD slot is back with up to 200GBs of added storage. #GalaxyS7 #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/BxDC0fTMHB
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are powered by an Exynos 8890 octa-core (2.3GHz quad-core + 1.6GHz quad-core) SoC or Qualcomm Snadragon 820 quad-core (2.15GHz dual-core + 1.6GHz dual-core) SoC. Both the models have 4GB of RAM. S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge come equipped with 12-megapixel ‘Dual Pixel’ rear camera, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie sensor.
The new #GalaxyS7’s low-light camera will change the way you steal the spotlight. #TheNextGalaxy pic.twitter.com/0W0KyWX432
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
Don’t just capture the scene, capture the action with Motion Panorama. #GalaxyS7 #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/jjmgOPpMAj
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
The first smartphones designed like human eyes. Dual Pixel pro camera tech means 100% focus. #GalaxyS7 #GalaxyS7edge pic.twitter.com/GF6OsSfWI7
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
With a F1.7 aperture, the #GalaxyS7 & #GalaxyS7edge are designed to capture moments as bright as you remember them. pic.twitter.com/ve2NtqM6CY
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
Galaxy S7 include a 3000mAh battery and Galaxy S7 Edge has 3600mAh battery, with support for fast charging both on wired and wireless. Both the models support NFC and MST payment technologies, house a fingerprint sensor and have IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The new water-resistant #GalaxyS7 is now just as durable as you are. #TheNextGalaxy pic.twitter.com/hyE047x9JN
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
Water is kryptonite for most devices but not for the #GalaxyS7 & #GalaxyS7edge. Isn’t that super, man? pic.twitter.com/brTrk1nxMo
— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 21, 2016
The Samsung GalaxyS7 & GalaxyS7Edge have been announced. Which one are you going to get?
Everyone seems so excited.
VIRTUAL REALITY ROLLERCOASTERS! Can’t believe this is what the future looks like @SamsungMobile #collab #GalaxyS7 pic.twitter.com/uv4gQ30c8G
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) February 21, 2016
Super excited for this. Meet #TheNextGalaxy. #GalaxyS7 and #GalaxyS7edge @girlsguide2tech #ilovemygalaxy https://t.co/rXvFWQBN2W
— GirlsGuide2Tech (@girlsguide2tech) February 22, 2016
So excited for the #GalaxyS7 !!!! 19 days!!!!
— Libbi ♡ (@LibbiLove55) February 21, 2016
@SamsungMobile @SamsungMobileIN The Beast is here !!!! WOOOOOWWWWWWWW #TheNextGalaxy
— Rajit!:-) (@_manukaushal) February 21, 2016
@SamsungMobile
OMG-Just.when you think a phone can’t get any better-Mindblowing…Whats not to love..— Rich Williams (@Orbman68) February 21, 2016
