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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

  • Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

9.3 / 10 (pro rating)

2 have it · 0 want it

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

8.7 / 10 (pro rating)

0 have it · 0 want it

Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.94 in x 2.86 in x 0.3 in6.23 in x 3.07 in x 0.29 in
Weight5.54 oz6.63 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof)Yes (Water, Dust proof)
IP certifiedYes (IP68)Yes (IP67)
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: aluminum
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keys 
BiometricsFingerprint (touch)Fingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left sideYesYes
Volume controlVolume control
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyLock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Silver, Pink, WhiteBlack, Gold, Silver, Pink, Red

Display

Physical size 5.5 in5.5 in
Display resolutionOther (1440x2560 pixels)Other (1080x1920 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio76.09%67.58%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Peak brightness 625cd/m2 (nit)
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorPressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 820Apple A10 Fusion
Processor modelKryo (Quad-core,2200 MHz,64-bit,14nm) 
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 530)Yes (PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus)
RAM4 GB3 GB
Memory architectureQuad-channel 
TypeLPDDR4LPDDR4
Built-in storage32 GB256 GB
Maximum User Storage24.4 GB 
Memory card supportYes (up to 200 GB) 
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD 

Camera

CameraYes (12 megapixels)Yes (12 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (Quad LED)
Aperture sizeF1.7F1.8
Focal length (35mm equivalent)26mm28mm
Camera sensor size1/2.5"1/3"
Pixel size1.4μm1.22μm
Optical zoom Yes (2x)
Hardware FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection)Second camera, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Software FeaturesRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Geo taggingRAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama (up to 63 megapixels)
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps))
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharingOptical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (7 megapixels)
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR)High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video capture 1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Battery

Capacity3600 mAh2900 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Fast ChargeYes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0) 
Wireless chargingOptional 
Battery timesTalk time (3G) : 36 hours / Music playback : 66 hours / Video playback : 19 hoursTalk time (3G) : 21 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 16 days (384 hours) / Music playback : 60 hours / Video playback : 12 hours
Internet use  
3G13 %01.0f hours13 %01.0f hours
LTE15%01.0f hours13%01.0f hours
Wi-Fi15%01.0f hours15%01.0f hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringWireless screen share 
Headphones connector3.5mmProprietary
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation) 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Multiple speakers

Internet browsing

SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload)

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 )
DataLTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSPALTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS
nano-SIM Yes
HD VoiceYes 
VoLTEYesYes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google Talk 
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Hearing Aid Compatibility Yes 
Hearing Aid Compatibility ratingM4, T3 

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.2)Yes (4.2)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP) 
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band, e)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Dual antennas, MIMOMIMO
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYes 
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging
Connector type microUSBProprietary
Mobile PaymentSamsung PayApple Pay
Charging connectormicroUSBProprietary
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valueA3LSMG935FBCG-E3087A
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedFeb 12, 2016Sep 07, 2016
US SAR  
Head0.27 W/kg1.09 W/kg
Body0.66 W/kg1.10 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.59 W/kg1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router0.96 W/kg1.13 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Feb 21, 2016)Yes (Sep 07, 2016)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateMar 11, 2016Sep 16, 2016

Shopping information

MSRP price$799$969

US carrier availability

CarrierSprint (Discontinued (Oct 23, 2017)), AT&T (Discontinued (Aug 17, 2018)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Apr 16, 2018)), Verizon (Discontinued (Oct 01, 2018)), U.S. Cellular (Available (Mar 11, 2016)), Boost Mobile (Available (Dec 13, 2017))Verizon (Available (Sep 16, 2016)), AT&T (Available (Sep 16, 2016)), Sprint (Available (Sep 16, 2016)), T-Mobile (Available (Sep 16, 2016)), MetroPCS (Available (Sep 23, 2016)), Boost Mobile (Available (Dec 06, 2016)), Virgin Mobile (Available (Dec 06, 2016)), Cricket (Available (Dec 07, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Available (Dec 08, 2016))