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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

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Pros

  • it offers a top-notch experience
  • S7 Active the best rugged Android phone on the market
  • great viewing angles and strong visibility in sunlight

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 5.1 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 576 ppi
  • 4000 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 5 Mpx

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  • 64 GB
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  • 32 GB

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

Pros

  • it offers a top-notch experience
  • S7 Active the best rugged Android phone on the market
  • great viewing angles and strong visibility in sunlight
  • responsive and easy to distinguish under your thumb
  • Samsung's excellent flagship into an very durable design
  • Accessible with a quick tap of the Active Key
  • excellent flagship into an incredibly durable design
  • rugged design and better battery life
  • comparable performance and hardware
  • an excellent camera and much better battery life
  • The screen is pretty darn crisp

Cons

  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • Active is also noticeably thicker than the other two S7 phones
  • not compatible with the Gear VR headset
  • smartphone camera is always low light performance
  • The bumper corners have reduced somewhat over the years
  • Bright sunlight is no match for the Super AMOLED construction
  • S7 Active is a little more subtle than previous incarnations
  • quite clumsy and irresponsible team of smartphone breakers
  • Too Low Galaxy S8 And Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.1 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
4000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
576 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.15 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 6.0
CPU clock speed2.15 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 530
RAM memory4 GB
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Rear camera
Number of rear cameras1
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.7 f
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Autofocusyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage256GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.86 in
Width2.95 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight6.53 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity4000.0 mAh
Standby time384.0 h
Talk time32.0 h
Wireless charging yes
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Display
Screen size5.1 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density576.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Number of front cameras1
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantyes
Dust resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Hearth rate monitoryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active - Q&A (19)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Will the Samsung Galaxy S7 still work in 2022?
    sidney.ebert
    over 1 year ago
    No. While the Galaxy S7's hardware is great, its software isn't expected to be updated for much longer. Instead, you should opt for the Galaxy S8 with its updated specs, design, and improved software experience.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S7 worth buying in 2022?
    shane
    over 1 year ago
    Best answer: No. While the Galaxy S7's hardware is great, its software isn't expected to be updated for much longer. Instead, you should opt for the Galaxy S8 with its updated specs, design, and improved software experience.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Galaxy S7 active 3g or 4G?
    rosendo_mertz
    over 1 year ago
    This phone is designed to work on select GSM networks and is 4G LTE capable.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Galaxy S7 active still supported?
    thalia.glover
    over 1 year ago
    The Galaxy S7, galaxy edge s7, and Galaxy S7 Active are still on Samsung's list for “Quarterly Security Updates”. They'll no longer get monthly updates, but Samsung still supports them.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long should a Galaxy S7 phone last?
    junior
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy S7 Vs Galaxy S7 Edge Phone Arena designed a strenuous custom battery life test to determine how long phones last before requiring a recharge. The Galaxy S7 lasts 6 hours and 37 minutes. Under the same test, the Galaxy S6 scored 7 hours and 14 minutes.
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    kory_witting
    about 2 years ago
    How much is samsung galaxy s7 active in nigeria?
    nickole
    almost 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S7 Active price starts from NGN 185,760 Nigeria.
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  • 0
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    ambrose.runolfsson
    about 2 years ago
    How much is a samsung galaxy s7 active worth?
    boyce.senger
    almost 2 years ago
    Current Samsung Galaxy S7 Active prices start at $63 as of April 2022.
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    herbert.langosh
    about 2 years ago
    How old is the samsung galaxy s7 active?
    francis_hoppe
    almost 2 years ago
    The S7 Active was unveiled on 4 June 2016, and released on AT&T in the United States on 10 June 2016.
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    junior
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s7 active have infrared?
    damien.barrows
    almost 2 years ago
    The headphone jack and microphone both remain atop the S7 Active as they did in the S6 Active, but Samsung has gone ahead and removed the IR blaster from the S7 Active. The IR blaster was present in the 2015 Active smartphone as well as the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, but Samsung removed it from the Galaxy Note 5.
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    kendall_padberg
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s7 active have gyroscope?
    jacelyn
    almost 2 years ago
    The Galaxy S7 active supports single, micro SIM. It supports Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 4G. Sensors on the phone include Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, and Gyroscope.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S7 active a good phone?
    edgardo
    over 1 year ago
    Such a great phone in terms of durability. Performance is okay for daily tasks but can be slow at times, but definitely still beats many modern mid range smartphones.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Galaxy S7 active waterproof?
    kiara_barton
    over 1 year ago
    In this case, Samsung says its phone follows an engineering standard called IP68 that covers both dust- and water-resistance, and that the phone is designed to survive immersion in five feet of water for 30 minutes. That's the spec we used in testing the Galaxy S7 Active.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is secret mode Galaxy S7?
    kory_witting
    over 1 year ago
    Private Mode lets you hide specific files within some Samsung apps so that they're no longer in view when you're not in Private Mode. It works in the Gallery, Video, Music, Voice Recorder, My Files and Internet apps. Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's the difference between an S7 and an S7 active?
    nathanael.schroeder
    over 1 year ago
    Speaking of phones you're more likely to take out, a major difference between these two phones is the battery. The Galaxy S7 Active brings battery capacity up to 4,000mAh from the standard S7's 3,000mAh battery, which drastically increases the battery life of the device.
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    orville
    about 2 years ago
    Why does my samsung galaxy s7 active keeps restarting?
    shaquita.mante
    almost 2 years ago
    The reason the restart loop manifests in Samsung and Android devices is typically related to a communication error preventing the completion of the initial launch sequence. This error can often be traced back to corrupted files or applications, viruses like malware and spyware, or even broken system files.
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    jc
    about 2 years ago
    What is the cost of samsung galaxy s7 active?
    angelic
    almost 2 years ago
    As of 27th September 2022, Samsung Galaxy S7 Active price in India starts at Rs. 12,499.
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    sherrie_dietrich
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung galaxy s7 unable to send message message blocking is active?
    leslie
    almost 2 years ago
    When you receive Free Msg: Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active after you send a message (using your Android phone, iPhone, or , T-Mobile), it always means that you have added that phone number to block or blacklist to block your phone from sending message to that contact.
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  • 0
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    trent
    about 2 years ago
    My samsung galaxy s7 active is frozen?
    lucius
    almost 2 years ago
    If the device freezes or hangs and you are unable to restart it by holding the Power button, please press and hold the Volume Down button and Power button at the same time for at least 5 seconds to force the device to restart.
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    berry.corkery
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s7 active waterproof?
    eliseo
    almost 2 years ago
    The phone carries an IP68 rating, which means it is should not sustain damage if it sits in up to five feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Technically, Samsung says the smartphone is water-resistant, not waterproof.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is the best rugged phone, except for one thing
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Mashable
Published: 22.06.2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is the best rugged phone, except for one thing

This is the phone to buy if you're looking for a tough phone.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (AT&T) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.06.2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (AT&T) Review
4.5

With the Galaxy S7 Active, Samsung adds a shatter-resistant build and a bigger battery to the already spectacular Galaxy S7, making it the best rugged phone AT&T subscribers can get.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review - TalkAndroid.com
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review - TalkAndroid.com

Samsung released the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge a few months ago, and the pair has easily become the best devices of the year. In fact, it was reported

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.06.2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review
4.0

The best Android phone for your clumsy... 'friend'

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Galaxy S7 Active Review: #1 in almost every category
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AndroidGuys
Published: 23.08.2016
Galaxy S7 Active Review: #1 in almost every category

Exclusive phones suck. Period. More people need access to a phone like the Galaxy S7 Active, which is currently locked down to just AT&T users like myself. After using the Galaxy S7 Active for a couple weeks, one thing has become clear to me. This phone is the best Android phone... wait, the best phone in general in four out of the five categories I am judging it on. Build This phone isn't aiming to be in the hands of today's designers or fashion experts, so don't expect this device to blow you away with how good it looks. Grab a Galaxy S7 Edge if you're going for a stunner. What Samsung sought out to do with this phone is build a tank of a device that will withstand anything. And they succeeded. I've left this phone in the sink with the water running over it while I fixed myself a drink, I've dropped it out my car window going about 25 mph, and I even got bored and buried the thing under half a foot of dirt and left it there for a little while. All of these actions left the phone unscathed and ready for more. The downside is this is a pretty ugly phone to say the least. The phone is made of rugged plastic that makes no attempt to match the sleek style of the regular Galaxy S7. The navigation buttons stick out too much, and remind me of a messaging phone before smartphones got popular. This phone was built for the outdoors, not for getting compliments. I can't tell you the extent of how the glass will hold up after so many drops (however there are videos out there showing some amazing results), but after dropping it out of a moving car window onto pavement with not even a scratch on the glass... I think you'll come to trust this phone's durability. Major props to Samsung for creating a phone like this, it easily competes with Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 and the Moto Z Force. Display There's not much to be said here that hasn't already been said by Nick Schiwy in his Galaxy S7 review. Samsung continues to make the best smartphone displays in the world, and the S7 Active is no exception. We're seeing the same panel put on the regular Galaxy S7, which is a 1440x2560 Super-AMOLED display, with an added layer of glass for durability. This added layer does make the regular S7 slightly more attractive, as the Active has slightly worse viewing angles when you tilt the phone to its side. The screen still amazes me with how bright it gets outside and how impressive games and movies look on it, as the AMOLED panel on this trumps all other AMOLED screens on the market because of Samsung providing its latest screen technology exclusively to its own premium phones. Camera The S7 Active shares the same incredible camera that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have, which have been continuously praised as the best smartphone cameras in the world. I used this phone around the same time I was testing the OnePlus 3 and Moto Z Force, and neither of these two truly compare with the S7 Active's camera. I don't really like taking videos on smartphones because the stabilization generally looks bad, but the S7 phones are on a whole new level. While taking 1080p 60 FPS video, I truly realized why so many people love Samsung cameras. The fluidity of 60 frames per second on top of Samsung's stabilizing mode (which can be toggled, but I don't see why you would turn it off) creates a video-recording experience I've never used before. This phone creates the perfect opportunity to hike, mountain climb or even swim while taking some of the best photos possible on a phone. Performance This is the section where I'll calm down a bit and not give Samsung every award. With the help of AT&T, the S7 Active comes with apps I'll never use that I'm unable to uninstall. The phone gave me suggestions on what AT&T services I should use like connecting to DirectTV. I was not a fan... However, I recommend you check out our guides to installing a new launcher to avoid all of AT&T's services and bloatware if you prefer. These launchers allow you customize your homescreen and hide apps you never want to see again. Anyway, only after using the OnePlus 3 did I notice a couple jitters when using the S7 Active, and it just wasn't the same smoothness I was use to, nor the memory management. This phone comes with 4GB of RAM, but when multitasking it feels identical if not slower to switch between apps than my Idol 4S, which only has 3GB of RAM. This is frustrating because memory management has been a problem for Samsung for a long time. I will say, coming from using the OnePlus 3 to the S7 Active is vastly different from someone upgrading to this phone from a device a year or two old. All-in-all, you're going to be satisfied with the performance on the S7 Active. Battery If you're on AT&T, and you're sick of your phone not lasting you half-way through the day, you are going to be dumbstruck with how good battery life is on this phone. To give you an idea, the Galaxy S7 Edge has a 5.5 inch screen with a 3,600 mAh battery. More screen size means more power consumption. The Edge has incredible battery life, giving most users around 5 hours of on screen time. The Galaxy S7 Active has a 5.1 inch screen - with a 4,000 mAh battery. This is a huge battery even for phones with much bigger screens. I've been consistently getting around seven hours of screen on time, which is ludicrous for me. Easily, I've been making it into the evening of the second day of usage on a single charge with around 8-12% battery left, with heavy usage (not even you can kill my phone this time, Snapchat). There's not much else to say here folks. Take this thing camping for a night or two, and you might find yourself not needing an extra battery pack at all. Conclusion Like I said in the introduction, whether you're looking for a phone with the best display, best camera, best durability, or best battery life, The S7 Active covers all those areas in one rugged package. Performance isn't the best out of all the offerings, but with the Snapdragon 820 chip it's still extremely close to every other high-end Android phone. Of course, this phone isn't for everybody (not that a lot of people have a choice, AT&T...) because it's not the prettiest phone out there and some people may prefer a bigger screen or less ugly navigation buttons at the bottom of the phone, but if looks aren't an issues for you, you literally cannot go wrong choosing this phone over any other at the AT&T store.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Review: Durable Greatness
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Tom's Guide
Published: 25.07.2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Review: Durable Greatness
4.5

The Galaxy S7 Active crams the best features of Samsung's excellent flagship into an incredibly durable design.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review
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Android Authority
Published: 13.06.2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review

It's brawn vs beauty but which is better? Should you pick the rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active over its sexier sibling? Let's find out in this full review.

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