Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note7 and Samsung Galaxy S7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 78 %
- against 72.1 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.1″
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Samsung Galaxy S7, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 577 ppi
- against 518 ppi
- Weight
- 152 g
- against 169 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 8890 | Samsung Exynos 8890 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T880 MP12 | Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 135,000 | 305,563 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × 2.3 GHz Mongoose and 4 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Silver, Black | Black, White, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Body Height | 153.5 mm | 142.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 152 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78 % Best value | 72.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
| Talk time | — | 22 h |
| Music playback time | — | 62 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 518 ppi | 577 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.376 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Stylus Support, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, ANT+, DLNA, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.4 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.59 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg Best value | 0.41 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.28 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note7 | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay | Voice command, Voice recognition, Samsung Pay |
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