Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is Samsung's curved flagship for 2016. This year, the S7 edge is a fraction faster, a fraction bigger and the camera is a fraction better. And although the device is very similar to last year's flagship, there are differences. We're going to cover them below.

Bigger screen, always on

You could say that it's a shame that so little has apparently changed in the design. However, because the design proved so successful, we cannot blame Samsung. Incidentally, enough has changed. For example, the screen now has even more rounding. The screen has also been increased in size from 5.1 inches to 5.5 inches. The difference is not particularly large, but the larger screen surface makes controlling the S7 edge just that little bit easier and you can read text better. The resolution has remained the same at Quad HD so all images are razor sharp. A new feature this year is the Always-on screen. The time and notifications are always displayed even when the device is on standby.

Light-sensitive camera, both front and back

Samsung is also focusing on the camera with the updated Galaxy S7 edge. This year it is applying a proprietary sensor with an extra-light lens with an aperture of f/1.7. For a cell phone, this is almost unprecedented. All in all, the S7 edge's camera sees more light in the dark than the human eye. Also new is the speed at which focus can be taken. The duration has been halved, allowing you to shoot sharp photos and videos more often. Samsung also applies the same bright lens to the front. The number of megapixels of the selfiecam may have remained the same. The image is a lot clearer, especially in the dark.

Main Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specifications

• Curved Quad HD Super AMOLED display of 5.5 inches in size
• 12.2 megapixel main camera with 4K video and Dual Pixel technology
• Selfie camera of 5 megapixels with f/1.7 lens
• Waterproof body (IP68 rating)
• Octa-core processor (Samsung Exynos 8890) up to 30% faster than predecessor
• Featured with fast 4G mobile internet
• Available in 32 or 64GB storage + a memory card slot

Now also fast wireless charging

Still, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge does not allow you to change the battery yourself. That could come in handy when the battery is empty. However, because of the fast charging function, the battery will be full again in no time. Wired and Wireless. New is namely the Wireless Fast Charging which in 150 minutes the battery is completely full. Wired via USB is even faster. The battery of the Galaxy S7 edge discharges less quickly thanks to a larger capacity. In terms of size, it has increased by more than 40%. As a result, you will need to look for a power outlet less frequently.

Pro and cons Galaxy S7 edge

• Return of the memory card slot
• New waterproof housing
• Camera focuses faster, sees more in the dark
• Much larger battery with wireless fast charging function

• Has become a bit heavier