Spec comparison: Galaxy S7 vs. Galaxy S6 vs. Galaxy S5

Samsung is on a pretty smooth yearly release cycle with its Galaxy S series, and each time another one hits it's a perfect time to see how far we've come from the previous generations. With the Galaxy S7 now released, we can see how its specs stack up against the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S5. With the similarities to the GS6 and a few of the features being brought back from the GS5, it's certainly an interesting comparison.

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CategoryGalaxy S7Galaxy S6Galaxy S5
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0
Marshmallow
Android 5.1.1
Lollipop
Android 5.1.1
Lollipop
Display5.1-inch
2560x1440
Super AMOLED
5.1-inch
2560x1440
Super AMOLED
5.1-inch
1920x1080
Super AMOLED
ProcessorQuad-core Snapdragon 820
or Octa-core Samsung Exynos
Octa-core Samsung Exynos 7Quad-core Snapdragon 801
Storage32GB32/64/128GB16/32GB
ExpandablemicroSD
Up to 200GB
NomicroSD
Up to 128GB
RAM4GB3GB2GB
Rear Camera12MP f/1.7
1.4-micron pixels
OIS
16MP f/1.9
1.12-micron pixels
OIS
16MP f/2.2
1.12-micron pixels
Front Camera5MP f/1.75MP f/1.92MP f/2.4
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMO
Bluetooth v4.2 LE
ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMO
Bluetooth v4.1 LE
ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 3.0, NFC
Chargingmicro-USB
Fast charging
Qi wireless
Powermat wireless
micro-USB
Fast charging
Qi wireless
Powermat wireless
micro-USB
Qi wireless (optional)
Battery3000 mAh2550 mAh2800 mAh
Water resistanceIP68 ratingNoIP67 rating
SecurityOne-touch fingerprint
Samsung KNOX
One-touch fingerprint
Samsung KNOX
Swipe fingerprint scanner
Dimensions142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
Weight152g138g145g
Andrew Martonik

Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020.