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Price and specifications of Samsung Galaxy S7 active advantages, disadvantages, and a comprehensive explanation

Release Date
2016, June
Camera
12MP
Battery
4000mAh
Battery Type
15W5W
Processor
Snapdragon 820
Screen
5.1"
Storage
32GB , microSDXC
Ram
4GB RAM
Operating System
Android 6.0, up to 7.0, TouchWiz UI

Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

  • Discontinued status may affect long-term software support and availability for repairs.
  • Released with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable only to 7.0 (Nougat), which are outdated compared to current Android versions.
  • Bulky design with dimensions of 148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm and weight of 184.8 g, which may not suit all users preferring sleeker phones.
  • Limited internal storage option with only 32GB available, although expandable via microSDXC.
  • Uses older microUSB 2.0 connectivity instead of the newer USB-C standard.
  • Screen-to-body ratio of ~64.3% is lower compared to more modern smartphones with higher screen-to-body ratios.
  • Battery, despite being 4000mAh, is non-removable, limiting user options for replacing it.
Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2016, June. Released 2016, June
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
Weight 184.8 g (6.53 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Display
Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Platform
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 4GB RAM
Main Camera
Single 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie camera
Single 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Features Dual video call, Auto-HDR
Video
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Battery
Type Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired, QC2 Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
Stand-by Up to 384 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 32 h (3G)
Music play Up to 110 h
Misc
Colors Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Models SM-G891A
SAR 0.92 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.32 W/kg (head)     0.98 W/kg (body)
Price About 360 EUR
Tests
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 2487Basemark X: 32362
Loudspeaker Voice 72dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 78dB
Audio quality Noise -94.3dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 96h

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