Operational Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks in new brief video & pics, microSD card slot confirmed

posted by Peter K. / Feb 17, 2016, 2:59 AM

Operational Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks in new brief video & pics, microSD card slot confirmed

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has leaked profusely in the past few days, both in pretty legit press renders and real-life snaps. Our rumor review is chock full of these, but don't feel like we are complaining. Not at all! We are pretty happy to get hold of any leaks regarding the upcoming Samsung flagship or its larger "edge" sibling. Now, with merely days to the S7's debut, it's more than normal for more leaks than usual to be hitting us from all directions. Just yesterday, we showed you one of the more curious and brazen leaks of recent - a Galaxy S7 edge prototype listed up for sale on Dubai's equivalent of Craigslist.

Today's a new day, and we have got yet another saucy leak. This time around, it's the Galaxy S7 that is making the rounds. An operational S7 is snapped in a couple of pictures and a brief video obtained by Android Authority, which confirm a couple of important tidbits of info.

First of all, it's now certain a microSD card slot will be making the cut next to the SIM slot. Additionally, it seems that there is no USB Type-C in sight. Thirdly, though not confirmed, Android Authority says there won't be a 3,000mAh battery, but "merely" a 2,800mAh one in the Galaxy S7. We are still hoping for the larger juicer, though. Last, but not least, we get to see the interface of the phone for the first time, with what seems to be only minor touchups to the iconography and the interface design of TouchWiz. Oh, and Flipboard is still going strong!

By the way, if you are concerned about the fingerprint smudges on the back, take a closer look at the back: there seems to be some kind of thin plastic film, its cutouts are visible near the camera and the flash. Hopefully, the real deal won't be such a grease magnet. Any opinions?

Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks in the flesh

source: AndroidAuthority

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81 Comments

1. -Shadow-

Posts: 95; Member since: Mar 26, 2013

The design is not bad , but i like it less than S6.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:03 AM 22

10. Dr.SamX

Posts: 240; Member since: Jan 19, 2015

What??? It is basically identical to the S6 design!

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:45 AM 3

13. Kumar123 unregistered

Yes, basically S6 which is basically a S5 design which is indeed basically a S4 design and needless to say it is also basically a S3 design, the basic design Samsung started back in 2012. S6 is an Unattractive looking device but it's better looking than S3, S5 but worse looking than S4, S6.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:56 AM 28

24. nodes

Posts: 1158; Member since: Mar 06, 2014

S4 design with S6 materials or full metal would be a stunner. this leaked S7 designs aren't as good as S6 in my opinion. fingerprints are way more visible than S6.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:22 AM 7

33. bodzio1809

Posts: 407; Member since: Aug 28, 2013

Do you see protective layers at front and back? So how do you know that this is more fingerprint magnet? :-)

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:40 AM 8

49. neela_akaash

Posts: 1239; Member since: Aug 05, 2014

There are some people on PA who can differentiate between S6 and S6, 6s and 6s, Note 5 and Note 5. So yes this is worse than S6. Or may be Vice-Versa...

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 6:47 AM 1

53. bodzio1809

Posts: 407; Member since: Aug 28, 2013

This is your opinion. I am writing about fingerprints.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 7:11 AM 1

69. j2001m

Posts: 3061; Member since: Apr 28, 2014

Hi Just to be clear the nexus 6p as type c port But it's only USB 2.0 You get nothing but problems with it when it comes to leads Also my s6 transfer files faster due to ufs, so only even think that type c is good on the G5 if they offer USB 3.1, and that not going to happen due to CPU support, the prices of good lead are also not cheap and many have problems if if you buy top cash, seehttp://www.theverge.com/2016/2/12/10982062/apple-usb-c-cable-replacements-announced Please note that lg G5 only uses USB type c for the add on thing they are using at the end I.e. The magic crap, good look with that

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 8:48 AM 1

58. JumpinJackROMFlash

Posts: 464; Member since: Dec 10, 2014

RTFA. It has a protective film. You have no idea how the actual phone looks.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 8:03 AM 1

26. maherk

Posts: 6770; Member since: Feb 10, 2012

Go get both your eyes and brain checked

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:24 AM 12

47. tech2

Posts: 3487; Member since: Oct 26, 2012

You can't check something that's empty.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 6:22 AM 8

37. Trakker

Posts: 283; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

You have to be a blind iPhone fanboy to try to claim the S6 looks in any way like the S5.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 5:00 AM 10

40. S.R.K.

Posts: 678; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

+1 from me. Agree, the only nice phone was the S2 and S4. The rest are ugly. Curved corners.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 5:29 AM 2

79. Doctorluv unregistered

Kumar123, make up ur mind! I swore in earlier comments u said tht the S6 is identical to the iPhone 6..!

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 7:28 PM 1

25. Arch_Fiend

Posts: 3951; Member since: Oct 03, 2015

It's different, I'd say its because of the waterproofing if it is indeed waterproof. The S7 looks like what a Sony made S6 would look like. The Z5,Z4,...ect have this look about them, that screams waterproof and that's the look the S7 has.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:24 AM 0

63. j2001m

Posts: 3061; Member since: Apr 28, 2014

That means same or better battery life than the s5 then as that had the same size battery

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 8:35 AM 0

75. talon95

Posts: 994; Member since: Jul 31, 2012

No, it's the Note 5 design. It no longer has rounded edges with the flat cut running up to the round corners. I also preferred they style of the edges on the S6 to the Note 5.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 10:12 AM 0

16. AnTuTu

Posts: 1602; Member since: Oct 14, 2012

It looks ugly as compared to S6. I am definitely looking forward to LG G5 this year.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:00 AM 11

32. xdza1979

Posts: 296; Member since: Aug 08, 2015

Lol what?! Haven't seen the G5 leaks?

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:33 AM 13

42. S.R.K.

Posts: 678; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

Dam right, ugly POS. The A9 should've been the S7. I was so excited for the S7, or the Edges. But... But I love my Note4, and really hate the Note5. Looks like the ugly S6, S6edge.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 5:37 AM 1

48. chocowii

Posts: 478; Member since: Jan 30, 2014

S6 was a failure and Samsung were sweeping it under the rug. They always do trial and error.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 6:37 AM 2

2. Wiencon

Posts: 2278; Member since: Aug 06, 2014

Damn, another fingerprint magnet

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:04 AM 15

15. joseanand

Posts: 27; Member since: Aug 14, 2014

if you look closer. the phone still has plastic protective film covering front and back.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:57 AM 18

21. rd_nest

Posts: 1656; Member since: Jun 06, 2010

That's the plastic on the back though.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:16 AM 0

43. S.R.K.

Posts: 678; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

Are that lazy to swipe the phone for 5 seconds.?

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 5:38 AM 0

3. readreadz

Posts: 22; Member since: Mar 02, 2015

Plastic!

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:05 AM 10

12. Kumar123 unregistered

Well my friend, it's Samsung's SuperPower. They can even make glass looks like plastic.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 3:52 AM 16

22. rd_nest

Posts: 1656; Member since: Jun 06, 2010

Every Samsung article you will find this relentless troll. Looks more obsessed with Samsung hate than anything.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 4:17 AM 20

41. S.R.K.

Posts: 678; Member since: Feb 11, 2016

It's true though. They use cheap fake plastic on their Note3, instead of using real leather. Even the side rims were made with plastic, but felt and looked like real metal or steel. I deeply hate plastic. It's a sign of cheap rubbish made quality. When a item has weight to its products, it's well build. That's like saying I had a powerbank by EasyAcc, and it was made all with plastic and rubber. Then when I had the Anker powebank, it was all made with metal, steel, it was heavy. Pure sign if quality.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 5:34 AM 3

71. ph00ny

Posts: 2026; Member since: May 26, 2011

Let's not confuse perceived quality vs actual quality. Aluminum is rubbish on its own. My old MBP surely feels more sturdy but it was riddled with dents.

posted on Feb 17, 2016, 9:33 AM 1

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