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New Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge images corroborate microUSB port, no USB Type-C

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By Victor Hristov

Updated: Feb 19, 2016, 5:27 AM

New Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge images corroborate microUSB port, no USB Type-C

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (along with the new S7) will go official in just two days, but it is hardly any secret: the S7 Edge is the larger of the two new members of the Galaxy S family, as it has a 5.5-inch curved display, while the regular S7 features a 5.1-inch flat screen.

While pretty much all details were known, there were still some doubts whether the new S7 and S7 Edge will feature a USB Type-C port, the new reversible port for syncing and charging, or an old microUSB port. This latest image of the Galaxy S7 Edge - sadly - corroborates rumors that it will be a microUSB port again, rather than USB Type-C.

And while that's by no means a huge deal, it is still disappointing for those hoping to have the more contemporary USB Type-C standard. Not only would it be easier to plug in the phone to charge with a reversible connector, but USB Type-C is also the standard of the future with support for rapid charging and takes very little space on a circuit board. Learn all about USB Type-C here.

As to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Samsung will unwrap them on Sunday, February 21st. They are expected to run on the Snapdragon 820 system chip, feature a brand new, 12-megapixel Britcell camera with huge improvements in low-light shots, and allegedly will feature a 3,000mAh | 3,600mAh battery (for the S7 and S7 Edge, respectively).

source: @stagueve

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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