Samsung Galaxy S7
2016Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Compact size
- Excellent display
- Memory card slot
- IP68 water resistance
- Headphone jack
- Affordable price
What to consider
- No 5G
- Outdated software
- Micro-USB port
- Battery life
- Mono speaker
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.1"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2560
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (automatic)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Display
- Screen size
- 5.1"
- Resolution
- 1440 x 2560
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (automatic)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
- Processor
- Exynos 8890 Octa (14 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- Mali-T880 MP12
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 170000 (v7)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Battery
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired, QC2
- Wireless charging
- Yes (Qi)
- Battery life
- Up to 22 hours
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- microUSB 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
- Weight
- 152 g
- Materials
- Glass front (GG4), glass back (GG4), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 59,5 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy S7.
Pink line on screen
ModerateHardware defect in the screen connection.
Battery swelling
CriticalChemical aging of the battery.
Overheating
MinorOld processor architecture and software load.
System slowdown
ModerateAndroid 8.0 is heavy for modern applications.
Repairs and Parts3/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Strong adhesive and a glass back make opening it risky.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires disassembling almost the entire phone.
Charging Port Repair
The port is soldered and requires screen removal to access.
Spare parts are widely available due to the model's popularity.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
45 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
152 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
First phone for a child
Parents looking for an affordable and durable device for their child's first phone.
- Low replacement cost if lost
- Sufficient performance for basic games
- Compact size for a child's hand
Backup phone / Work phone
People who need a reliable second device for calls and messages only.
- Very affordable price
- Good screen for reading documents
- IP68 durability
Music lover / Media player
Users who want a separate device for listening to music or watching videos.
- Presence of a 3.5mm jack
- Excellent AMOLED display
- MicroSD support for a large music collection
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LatviaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. With the shutdown of 3G networks in the region, the device relies on the 4G/LTE network.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The S8 offers a more modern 'Infinity Display' design and USB-C port, but the S7 is more compact and has a physical home button.
| Feature | Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Design | Traditional 16:9 | Edge-to-edge display 18.5:9 |
| Charging Port | microUSB | USB Type-C |
| Biometrics | Front fingerprint | Rear fingerprint / Iris |
The S7 has a significantly better Super AMOLED display and a memory card slot, while the iPhone 7 offers a smoother software experience.
| Feature | Galaxy S7 | iPhone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1440p QHD | 750p Retina |
| Memory Card | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
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