• 5.1" (2560x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 4GB
    MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 SoC
    32GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.7, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 4000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active phone has a 5.1-inch (2560x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 12MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S7 Active (Launched 2016-06-01)
Display5.1" 2560x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery4000 mAh
DesignIP68, 184.8g (6.5oz), 148.8x74.9x9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches)
Price (Market)$390
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio64.3%
Resolution2560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)576 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/1.7
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)4000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time32 hours
Music Playback Time110 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8996 Snapdragon 820
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2x2.15 & 2x1.16 GHz
RAM Options4GB
Internal Storage Options32GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT9 452 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head0.92 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.75 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.32 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.98 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S7 Active Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S7 Active was retailing at around $390 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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Yes. Our information confirms that the Galaxy S7 Active is IP68-certified to be water-resistant.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active 2560x1440 display resolution is not 4K.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S7 Active is a 4G-LTE smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat9 (452 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active does not have a USB-C port.
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No, the Galaxy S7 Active does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveApple iPhone 8250005000075000100000125000150000175000200000225000

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S8 ActiveApple iPhone 810001500200025003000350040004500

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S8 ActiveApple iPhone 830004000500060007000800090001000011000

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeApple iPhone 8100001500020000250003000035000400004500050000550006000065000

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Kyocera BrigadierSamsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeApple iPhone 8Samsung Galaxy S8 Active051015202530354045505560

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeApple iPhone 8Samsung Galaxy S8 Active0510152025303540

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Kyocera BrigadierSamsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveApple iPhone 6Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S8 ActiveApple iPhone 80255075100125

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 6Apple iPhone 8Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4Samsung Galaxy S7Gionee S9Samsung Galaxy Note 5Kyocera BrigadierSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 Active15001750200022502500275030003250350037504000