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Samsung·Flagship · Released Jun 2016

Galaxy S7 Active

Rugged MIL-STD S7 with a huge 4000 mAh battery.

74/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$795
Color · Titanium Gray
Display
5.1" QHD Super AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 820
RAM
4 GB
Storage
32 GB + microSD
Battery
4000 mAh
Main camera
12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS
Weight
185 g
Quick answer

The Galaxy S7 Active is a flagship Samsung smartphone released Jun 2016, with a launch price of $795. It pairs the Snapdragon 820 with a 5.1" QHD Super AMOLED display, a 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS main camera and a 4000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 74/100 — The rugged S7. Standout strengths: rugged mil-std-810g + ip68 build and huge 4000 mah — far bigger than the standard s7. Main trade-off: at&t exclusive in the us.

AI Snapshot

The rugged S7.

Galaxy S7 Active wrapped the S7's flagship internals and excellent Dual Pixel camera in a MIL-STD-810G shatter-resistant body with a much larger 4000 mAh battery — the toughest, longest-lasting Galaxy flagship of 2016.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display84
Camera82
Performance80
Battery84
Build86
  • Rugged MIL-STD-810G + IP68 build
  • Huge 4000 mAh — far bigger than the standard S7
  • Same excellent Dual Pixel camera

Full specifications

Type
Super AMOLED, shatter-resistant
Size
5.1 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 px
Main
12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.7
Video
4K30

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v6
Δ class avg -92.0%
This
130,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Galaxy S7 Active compares

Galaxy S7 ActiveXiaomi 15 UltraGalaxy S20 FE
SpecEagle score748974
ChipsetSnapdragon 820SD 8 EliteSnapdragon 865 / Exynos 990
Display5.1" QHD Super AMOLED6.73" LTPO AMOLED6.5" AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS50 MP · f/1.6312 MP + 8 MP tele
Battery4000 mAh5,410 mAh4,500 mAh
Launch price$795$1,499$699

Frequently asked questions

When was the Galaxy S7 Active released?

The Galaxy S7 Active was released in Jun 2016.

How much does the Galaxy S7 Active cost?

The Galaxy S7 Active launched at $795 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Galaxy S7 Active screen size and type?

The Galaxy S7 Active has a 5.1" QHD Super AMOLED display.

What chipset does the Galaxy S7 Active use?

The Galaxy S7 Active is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S7 Active have?

The Galaxy S7 Active ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Galaxy S7 Active battery capacity?

The Galaxy S7 Active has a 4000 mAh battery.

What is the Galaxy S7 Active main camera?

The Galaxy S7 Active has a 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS main camera.

Does the Galaxy S7 Active have a headphone jack?

The Galaxy S7 Active has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How much does the Galaxy S7 Active weigh?

The Galaxy S7 Active weighs 185 g.

What colours does the Galaxy S7 Active come in?

The Galaxy S7 Active is available in 3 colours: Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold, Camo Green.

Is the Galaxy S7 Active worth buying?

Galaxy S7 Active wrapped the S7's flagship internals and excellent Dual Pixel camera in a MIL-STD-810G shatter-resistant body with a much larger 4000 mAh battery — the toughest, longest-lasting Galaxy flagship of 2016. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy S7 Active an editorial score of 74/100.

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