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Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7

2.74 in
5.66 in
Google Pixel Mobile Phone
Google Pixel
2.74 in
5.61 in
Samsung Galaxy S7 Mobile Phone
Samsung Galaxy S7
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
25
4.5 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
25
4.5 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
68 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Hardware

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Operating systemAndroid 8.0Android 6.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core8-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 ProSamsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530ARM Mali-T880 MP12
RAM memory4 GB4 GB

Display

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Screen size5.0 in5.1 in
Touchscreenyesyes
Number of colors16.7M16.7M
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px2560 x 1440 px
TechnologyAMOLED
  • Quad HD Super AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density441.0 ppi576.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0Corning Gorilla Glass 5.0
Dual screen supportnono
Scratch resistant displayyesyes
Multi touchyesyes

Rear camera

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Primary sensor size1/2.3"1/2.6"
Primary sensor resolution12.3 Mpx12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f1.7 f
Video recordingyesyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)240.0 fps240.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyesyes
Burst Modeyesyes
Digital zoomyesyes
Face detectionyesyes
Geo-taggingyesyes
HDR Captureyesyes
LED Flashyesyes
Panoramayesyes
Touch focusyesyes

Front camera

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Primary resolution8.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx

Storage

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readernoyes
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC

Design

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Black
  • White
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Pink/gold
  • Platinum gold
  • Silver
  • Titanium
  • White
  • White pearl
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Metal
Water resistantnoyes
Shock resistantnono
Dust resistantyesyes

Dimensions

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Height5.66 in5.61 in
Width2.74 in2.74 in
Depth0.29 in0.31 in
Weight5.04 oz5.36 oz

Sensors

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Accelerometeryesyes
Proximityyesyes
Digital compassyesyes
Ambient light sensoryesyes
Fingerprintyesyes
Gyroscopeyesyes
Barometeryesyes

Connectivity

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Dual sim supportnoyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIMNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth profileA2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HOGP
  • HSP
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP
  • SAP
NFCyesyes
Charging connectionUSBUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB version
3.0/3.1
2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yesyes
Video outputNoNo

Cellular

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
  • EDGE
  • FDD-LTE
  • GPRS
  • HSDPA
  • HSPA+
  • HSUPA
  • TDD-LTE
Navigation systemGLONASS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
2G GSMyesyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
3G UMTSyesyes
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyesyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
  • 2300 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
  • 700 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2500 MHz
Mobile hotspotyesyes
Streaming standardsGoogle Cast
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink

Battery

Google PixelGoogle Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7
Replaceable batterynono
Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
Battery capacity2770.0 mAh3000.0 mAh
Standby time456.0 h288.0 h
Talk time26.0 h27.0 h
Fast chargingyesyes
Fast charging standard
USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging noyes

Pros & Cons

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          Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7 - User Opinions

          • kenton
            over 1 year ago
            The Pixel offers a 5-inch screen compared to the 5.1-inch display found on the S7. The Galaxy S7 also has a higher resolution with 2560 x 1440 pixels packed in for a pixel density of 577ppi. Meanwhile, the Pixel's 1920 x 1080 resolution results in a pixel density of 441ppi.Oct 19, 2016
          • dominick_jones
            over 1 year ago
            Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy S7 - YouTube
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