Samsung Galaxy S7 edge vs Galaxy Note 5 vs iPhone 6s Plus specs comparison: a Mexican standoff
posted by Peter K.
/ Feb 21, 2016, 12:03 PM
Apart from the Galaxy S7, Samsung today unveiled its larger and "edgier" counterpart - the intriguing Galaxy S7 edge, a device that shines on all fronts. It's indeed another noteworthy big-screen phone from Samsung, which joins the ranks of the Note 5 and S6 edge+. Still, the S7 edge has the potential to be better on all fronts.
The Note 5, in particular, is considered one of the best devices right now - S-Pen, hardware specs, and design that truly set it apart. Of course, the S7 edge does not dwell on the same plane of functionality, but this does not mean that the two are not comparable. On the contrary, we just decided to pit them against one another and devise a brief specs comparison.
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 21 days (503 h)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
Oh, and don't frown at the sight of the iPhone 6s Plus - it's another fine device that not only deserves a mention, but also deserves to get featured alongside the two Samsung warriors.
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
76.09 %
76.62 %
67.91 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.5"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
LED
LED
Dual LED
Software Features
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
RAW image capture, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Macro mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 2560x1440 (QHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
the average is 6 oz (171 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Apple A9 APL1022
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-T760 MP8
PowerVR GT7600
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3000 mAh
2750 mAh
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (503 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
the average is 23 h (1386 min)
Internet use
3G
13 hours
12 hours
LTE
15 hours
12 hours
Wi-Fi
15 hours
12 hours
Music playback
66.00 hours
64.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
19.00 hours
15.00 hours
14.00 hours
Cellular
CDMA
800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 40
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 799
$ 949
Galaxy S7 edge official press shots
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9 Comments
1. darkkjedii
Posts: 30720; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Is 32 gigs internal the max? Did they do away with the 64 gigster?
posted on Feb 21, 2016, 12:13 PM 0
2. Sidewinder
Posts: 515; Member since: Jan 15, 2015
I'm sold on the black s7..
posted on Feb 21, 2016, 12:14 PM 0
3. ChaoticRage
Posts: 154; Member since: Jan 15, 2016
These are some nice phones. Very competitive market. Probably skip this year but curious to see the Note 6.
posted on Feb 21, 2016, 12:41 PM 0
4. jeevanand88 unregistered
Unbelievable screen to body ratio...!! 81.72% Hatsoff!!!
posted on Feb 21, 2016, 1:01 PM 0
9. stardomains
Posts: 29; Member since: Nov 05, 2015
Quick Charge 2.0 or Quick Charge 3.0?
