Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge release date and spec

The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge are set to be the biggest Android phones released in 2016. We can now go beyond just keeping you up to date with the rumours and release specs and release dates for these devices.

The phones will go on sale in UK and US on 11 March. If you looking to pre-order this is possible right away.

A few things missing from the Galaxy S6 are now back in the Galaxy S7. These include improved waterproofing and expandable storage. Users expecting to see a removable battery will be disappointed although the battery is, at least, bigger 3000mAh for the S7 and 3600mAh on the edge model it is still stuck inside the phone.

Specs for Galaxy S7 Edge:

Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

5.5 inches 

Dimensions: 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm (5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)

Weight: 157 g (5.54 oz)

OS: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820

Exynos 8890 Octa

CPU: Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo

Quad-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53

Memory: microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single SIM model

microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model

Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash

Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery

Colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver

Specs for Galaxy S7:

Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

5.1 inches

Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm (5.61 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)

Weight: 152 g (5.36 oz)

OS: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 Exynos 8890 Octa

CPU: Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo

Memory: microSD, up to 200 GB (dedicated slot) - single SIM model

microSD, up to 200 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model

Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash

Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery

Colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver