New Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge release date and price

The Galaxy S7 Edge has been available for pre-orders since it was launched in February, but it officially goes on sale on March 11. AT&T is selling the device for US$794.99, T-Mobile for US$779.99, Sprint for US$728 and Verizon for US$792. It’ll be available with 32 GB of internal memory in gold, black and silver. Bear in mind that carrier pricing can vary by plan and location.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge design and build quality

The biggest difference between the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is display size, at 5.1 inches and 5.5 inches respectively. However, even with an increase of 0.4 inches, the S7 Edge is surprisingly compact.
Compared to previous dual-edge models, the S7 Edge is more beautiful, offers excellent grip and the camera bulge has been almost completely removed. To get an idea, the camera's rear bulge decreased to 0.46 mm and is virtually nonexistent.

The Galaxy S7 Edge has a 3,600 mAh battery, but it's still elegant. / © ANDROIDPIT

In short, this device is beautiful. In fact, I think the S7 Edge is the best-looking phone you can buy right now. Build materials are top notch, with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4 on front and rear. This means that you’ll have extra protection against cracks, but it’s not unbreakable like the Moto X Force.
The camera's rear bulge decreased to 0.46 mm and is virtually non-existent.

The Galaxy S7 Edge screen is 2.5D. / © ANDROIDPIT

In the Galaxy S7 Edge, the metal edges on both sides are quite narrow, as you can see in the images. This gives it a clear visual difference between it and the iPhone.

(L to R) Headphone jack, micro USB port, microphone and speaker. / © ANDROIDPIT

At the top is the nano SIM card and microSD slot. Once you open it, you’ll find a tray to insert both cards. Memory can be expanded up to 200 GB via microSD.

The Galaxy S7 Edge has a tray for microSD and SIM cards. / © ANDROIDPIT

At the bottom is the speaker and, just like the S6 Edge+, is a micro USB port and the headphone jack. I honestly think Samsung should invest in stereo speakers as with such a high-quality display it seems like the minimum acceptable standard.
For stereo audio, you’ll need to settle for using headphones. Don't get me wrong - I don’t like someone beside me on the subway using their phone's loudspeaker, but at home it would have been nice.

The Galaxy S7 Edge fingerprint sensor is fast. / © ANDROIDPIT

As seen in previous models of the line, the Galaxy S7 Edge also uses the home button as a fingerprint scanner. The configuration of this feature is fast and works well. However, the Galaxy S7 Edge is certified IP68 for dust and water resistance. This means you can use the device for about 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5m of water.
When my finger or the device itself is wet, the fingerprint reader does not work however, so if you’re at home cooking and your hand is wet, the device will not unlock. The solution here is to use Smart Lock to make the device recognize trusted locations and remain unlocked.

The camera is a barely-visible lump. / © ANDROIDPIT 

I think Samsung’s choice to launch a dual-edge model at 5.5 inches instead of 5.1 inches, unlike last year, was a smart move. This is because the differences between the Galaxy S7 and S7 Galaxy Edge would be very small. If the company was still considering launching the "Plus" version of this device, it would need to make huge changes to avoid launching two very similar devices.

The Galaxy S7 Edge is only slightly larger than the Galaxy S7. / © ANDROIDPIT

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge display

The S7 Edge inherited the screen resolution of its predecessor rather jumping to 4K. On the one hand this could be a frustrating choice for a device launched under the guise of a virtual reality revolution. However, the S7 Edge display leaves nothing to be desired in quality when it comes to everyday use.
The handset comes with a Super AMOLED display of 5.5 inches and, of course, what makes it unique are the curved lateral edges. The WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 provides a pixel density of 534 ppi (pixel per square inch). Color saturation is one of the best on any device with an AMOLED display. Viewing angles are very good, with the ability to identify what is on the screen with the device at an angle of 80 to 85 degrees.
What is striking is that Samsung really pumped up maximum brightness. That could be annoying when you’re in a dark room, especially when you are reading at night. However, there’s a significant improvement in readability during the day. Between the two, I am happy to see better readability under direct sunlight and you could just always adjust brightness manually anyway.

The Galaxy S7 Edge display makes media look better. / © ANDROIDPIT

The screen’s curved edges are also a benefit to the Gear VR. When you use the Galaxy S7, by comparison, it is possible to see the side edges of the phone. With the S7 Edge, you can't.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge special features

Game Launcher
For the first time, I had the impression that Samsung brought something really special to its smartphones in relation to software functions. The Game Launcher functions as a center for games and automatically adds games to a specific folder that will suggest titles you might like.
But what is even better in the Game Launcher are its features, such as options to save battery while you play, choose to stop alerts while you play, access the most popular games, featured videos and, most interesting of all, enable the floating button ‘Game Tool’.
The Game Tool employs some Google Play Games features, such as being able to record matches to share with other users. The tool is useful, especially for those who use their phones to play but have no patience for capacitive keys that end up being activated unintentionally during a match, thus hampering the gaming experience.
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