Galaxy S7 Active
Rugged MIL-STD S7 with a huge 4000 mAh battery.
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.
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.
Read the full review- Rugged MIL-STD-810G + IP68 build
- Huge 4000 mAh — far bigger than the standard S7
- Same excellent Dual Pixel camera
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy S7 Active compares
| Galaxy S7 Active | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Galaxy S20 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 74 | 89 | 74 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 |
| Display | 5.1" QHD Super AMOLED | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP · f/1.63 | 12 MP + 8 MP tele |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5,410 mAh | 4,500 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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