The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are finally here, and as we work through all of the gritty details of both phones it's worth laying out the basics — the simple spec sheet with all of the line items we need to know. We don't know every single tiny spec here, but the biggest ones are covered. Feast your eyes on this spec sheet.
| Category | Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S7 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Display | 5.1-inch 2560x1440 Super AMOLED |
5.5-inch 2560x1440 Super AMOLED Dual edge screen |
| Processor | Quad-core Snapdragon 820 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8 |
Quad-core Snapdragon 820 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8 |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Expandable | microSD up to 200GB | microSD up to 200GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP f/1.7 1.4-micron pixels OIS |
12MP f/1.7 1.4-micron pixels OIS |
| Front Camera | 5MP f/1.7 | 5MP f/1.7 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMO Bluetooth v4.2 LE ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC |
Wi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMO Bluetooth v4.2 LE ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC |
| Charging | Micro-USB Fast charging Qi wireless Powermat wireless |
Micro-USB Fast charging Qi wireless Powermat wireless |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Water resistance | IP68 rating | IP68 rating |
| Security | One-touch fingerprint sensor Samsung KNOX |
One-touch fingerprint sensor Samsung KNOX |
| Dimensions | 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 152g | 157g |
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