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 average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
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.
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 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
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
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 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Stylus, Touch sensitive control keys
Notification light
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
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 (13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x)
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3000 mAh
2750 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Internet use
3G: 13 hours; LTE: 15 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 12 hours
Music playback
66.00 hours
64.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
19.00 hours
15.00 hours
14.00 hours
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 799
$ 949
Galaxy S7 edge official press shots
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