Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, 5.5" 32GB (Verizon Wireless) - Black
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Model Name | Galaxy S7 edge |
Wireless Carrier | Verizon |
Operating System | Android |
Cellular Technology | GSM, WCDMA, SCDMA, UMTS, LTE |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 5.5 Inches |
Wireless network technology | Wi-Fi |
About this item
- The Galaxy S7 edge gives you a real edge. The Galaxy S7 edge has an extended edge design that puts more experiences at your fingertips. View information such as scores, stocks, news and more.
- Water-resistant smartphone. Worry less about daily wear and tear of your phone. Galaxy S7 edge has an IP68 rating meaning it repels against dust, splashes, spills and even dunks.
- Brighter, better, faster photos. The Galaxy S7 edge has a dual-pixel Camera with faster, more precise Autofocus and a new low-light sensor.
- Take charge of the charge. Fast, wireless charging lets you power Galaxy S7 edge from 0-100% in virtually no time. And with Samsung galaxy’s biggest battery (3600 mAh) in their thinnest Device.
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Battery life | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 3.7 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | — | 4.1 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | — | — | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 |
Fingerprint reader | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 3.7 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | — | — | 5.0 | 3.4 | — |
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display size | 5.5 inches | 5.1 inches | — | 5.5 inches | 5.1 inches | 5.1 inches |
memory capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
model name | Galaxy S7 edge | Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S7 edge | Galaxy S6 | Galaxy S7 |
operating system | Android | Android | Android 12.0 | android | Android | Android 6.0 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, NFC | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
display type | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED |
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Product Dimensions | 2.85 x 0.3 x 5.94 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
ASIN | B01CJ3SCCI |
Item model number | Galaxy S7 Edge |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Android |
RAM | 32 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
Connectivity technologies | Wi-Fi |
Special features | smartphone, dual-camera, touchscreen, lte |
Display resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Other camera features | 12 MP |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge;Pre-Installed SIM Card;Wall Charger;USB Cable |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Date First Available | March 2, 2016 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
Standing screen display size | 5.5 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Battery Capacity | 3600 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 5.6 ounces |
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The Samsung Galaxy S7 unlocks a Galaxy of technology that takes your smartphone experience to a new level. The bigger, more stunning screen completes the slimmer design. Why not have a phone that’s water resistant, too? Galaxy S7 withstands splashes, spills and even dunks. Capture the moment like a professional with dual-pixel technology, offering faster autofocus and low-light sensor. Combine that with a longer-lasting battery and expandable memory, and you have a device that’s more than a smartphone. It’s a Galaxy. The Galaxy S7 comes in 32GB. Available in Black Onyx or Gold Platinum.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cellular phone. They mention that it works great, runs intensive games very well, and is the best all around Android phone. Some say that the phone is in perfect working condition and is a solid performer in low signal strength areas. Some mention that the S7 Edge activated without any problem with Verizon, Tracfone, and Verizon.
"...I downloaded a couple graphically intensive games and it ran all of them very well, even games made for the Gear VR...." Read more
"...That's why I can say the Galaxy S7 Edge is the best all around, well rounded Andriod phone.Most bang for your buck?..." Read more
"...I had no choice but to return it. Cosmetically and operationally the phone worked perfectly but I needed to be able to charge the phone while away..." Read more
"...Reluctantly, I ordered this.It's actually a pretty good phone. I really dislike the curved screen...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cellular phone. They mention that it looks awesome, is super thin, and sleek. The phone has a nice display, and takes beautiful photos. The color is beautiful, and the screen has great color and picture resolution. The visuals are clear, and it has
"...It has a gorgeous display, I love how the edges curve and the Touchwiz UI has features that use it, especially now that it has the Marshmallow update..." Read more
"...1440p (2K) SuperAmoled Screen?Simply stunning. A breathaking experience. No seriously. You gotta see for yourself.Camera?..." Read more
"Verizon phone with nice display. Phone is setup for Verizon. You will need to get SIM card which Verizon will provide for free...." Read more
"...Here is my evaluation.ProsThis phone's screen has great color and picture resolution. the phone downloads data really fast...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the cellular phone. They say it's a good phone for the price, with great features. Some say that the seller was awesome and sent them a new charging cable. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...All in all, the Galaxy S7 Edge is definitely worth the upgrade from the Galaxy S6 Edge in my opinion...." Read more
"...has not a single mar , scratch or imperfection on it, and it was much cheaper than having my old phone repaired. Five stars for sure." Read more
"...Overall, I like this phone, the price was good, the gizmo trader provided everything in the packaging in case I had a problem and the transition was..." Read more
"...This phone is absolutely incredible. It works fantastic, it's quick, customizable, and the camera is incredible...." Read more
Customers like the charging of the phone. For example, they mention it's very fast, the whole UI seems fast and fluid, and it charges very quickly. Some appreciate the fast wireless charging and the quick charge 2.0, which is great at filling up the battery quickly.
"...-Touchwiz UI is cleaner and better than ever. The whole UI seems fast and fluid, especially since it's running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow...." Read more
"...What's that mean for you? Super snappy multitasking. This is able to keep several and I mean alot of applications open at one time...." Read more
"...Battery life is good with the larger battery. Phone is fast and takes great pictures...." Read more
"...the phone downloads data really fast. The camera on the phone is much better than I would expect on a cell phone...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the cellular phone. They mention that the camera is incredible, takes great pictures, and the video quality is extremely well defined. They also say that the picture resolution is great and that the shots come out beautifully. Overall, customers are happy with the quality of pictures and videos that they take with the phone.
"...-Camera is amazing. I could write a whole book on the camera. Basically it focuses faster than any other phone or stand-alone camera I have seen...." Read more
"...That's a deadly combination yes indeed. Shots come out beautifully, low light photos are good and look even better if you fiddle with the manual..." Read more
"...Phone is fast and takes great pictures. There is a plenty of customization features available with android 7.0...." Read more
"...the phone downloads data really fast. The camera on the phone is much better than I would expect on a cell phone...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that it was in great condition and has had few problems, while others say that it's defective and unusable.
"...Pros for S7 Edge:-Very premium to hold. The changes here are a bigger footprint as the screen size was increased by almost half an inch...." Read more
"...Now, with all that being said, this phone isn't perfect. At the time I was debating between this or the Axon 7...." Read more
"...I added 64 GB card for only $22.Phone is very well made with aluminum case, and like the coral blue color...." Read more
"...laud the curved edges on the screen, I find that the curve can distort the touch function if a button I am trying to push happens to fall along the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scratch resistance of the cellular phone. Some mention that there are no scratches, chips, or screen problems of any kind. However, others say that the screen cracks very easily and the headphones were broken.
"...The one complaint I have is that the screen got scratched from being placed underneath my pillow, it was very strange...." Read more
"...screen is very durable without screen protector and has some resistance to scratching." Read more
"Appeared to have been used before--not completely new. Also, headphones were broken. Aside from that the phone works great." Read more
"...a case but have dropped the phone several times and there is no damage to the screen, not event a scratch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has excellent battery life, while others say that it drains a little more quickly than the brand new one.
"...Battery life is good with the larger battery. Phone is fast and takes great pictures...." Read more
"...Battery life was a disappointment as well, I would have to charge my phone in the middle of the day or anytime I could, just to keep it from hitting..." Read more
"No complaints. Better battery life than the S5. Works with Tracfone...just needed a new sim card." Read more
"...Surprisingly it's still working, battery life kinda sucks but when looking for a phone if you see something that's for a good price it's probably..." Read more
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I wanted to write a quick update on my review to let everyone know how this phone has performed over the past few months. I still could not be happier with it, I am still surprised at how long the battery will last even with extreme usage. It has overheated a few times while using my Galaxy Gear VR but has performed much better than my old S6 Edge. The one complaint I have is that the screen got scratched from being placed underneath my pillow, it was very strange. I thought Gorilla glass had better scratch protection but I guess it still has room for improvement. I put a film screen protector over my phone so hopefully that will eliminate any future scratches on the screen. I would still recommend this phone over any other phone.
In this review, I will be comparing the Galaxy S7 Edge to the Galaxy S6 Edge. When the Galaxy S6 came out last year, it was one of the most unique phones on the market. The dual curved display was something to behold, even though it was mainly good for the “waterfall” scrolling effect and coolness factor. It had and still has excellent hardware inside and the 5.1” screen fits in almost every type of hand.
A year later we have the Galaxy S7 Edge, which comes with a bigger screen, bigger battery and better hardware. Samsung upgraded almost every part of their new phone and addressed the main short comings of the Galaxy S6 Edge (more on that below)
I have had the Galaxy S6 Edge for about a year and have had the Galaxy S7 Edge for a little over a week. I’ve been playing with the S7 Edge nonstop. So far the experience is nearly perfect. I have encountered no stutters, no lag, no glitches, nothing. I downloaded a couple graphically intensive games and it ran all of them very well, even games made for the Gear VR. Navigating through the Touchwiz UI was surprisingly smooth, even smoother than the S6 Edge. I haven't been able to drain the battery past 20% in a day even after intense use throughout the day.
To summarize the Galaxy S7 Edge quickly, it is the best phone I have ever owned or used.
With the Galaxy S6 Edge, I liked almost everything about the phone. It has a gorgeous display, I love how the edges curve and the Touchwiz UI has features that use it, especially now that it has the Marshmallow update, it has almost all the software functionality as the Galaxy S7 Edge. The build quality of both phones is fantastic, Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and back make them very nice to hold and look at. There are things about the Galaxy S6 Edge that I didn't like however. Not having expandable memory was tough for me because I only had the 32GB version so I constantly had to keep my eye on storage space and delete apps, movies and pictures. No waterproofing was a letdown just because it would have been nice not to worry if it got wet. Battery life was a disappointment as well, I would have to charge my phone in the middle of the day or anytime I could, just to keep it from hitting 0% before night time. I also loved using the Gear VR but couldn’t do anything longer than 15 – 20 minutes because the phone would overheat quickly even after tweaking every setting I could find. Lastly, the phone was too thin and light. I didn't think this could ever be a problem but without a case the phone just felt too thin in my hand, I always felt like I was going to drop it or it would slip out of my hand. These things aren't deal-breakers just minor annoyances.
Then I saw the Galaxy S7 Edge at the Samsung unveiling event. I didn't go the event but I did watch it on my Gear VR so it felt like I was there. I was so happy to see everything they were changing in the S7 Edge, they literally fixed all my complaints about the S6 Edge. Samsung engineered an amazing phone when they built the S6 Edge, but the S7 Edge, in my opinion, is much better than the S6 Edge and definitely worth the upgrade.
Pros for S7 Edge:
-Very premium to hold. The changes here are a bigger footprint as the screen size was increased by almost half an inch. Yes, half an inch can make a huge difference (quote from wife, I’m pretty sure she was talking about the phone). The glass is also beveled on the top and bottom which has a very nice feeling to it. The back is also beveled which makes holding the phone much more comfortable as the glass doesn’t go straight into the metal side like the S6 Edge.
-The display is the best out of any phone in the market at the moment. I can definitely tell Samsung upgraded the QHD display. The resolution is the same but the colors are so much more vibrant and the darks feel darker. This seems to make everything sharper and clearer, I was able to notice a difference when I held the S6 Edge and S7 Edge side by side.
-Touchwiz UI is cleaner and better than ever. The whole UI seems fast and fluid, especially since it's running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. My favorite software feature is the always on display, I use it all the time and it actually saves battery because I am not constantly turning on my phone to check if I have e-mails or text messages.
-Great performance in Gear VR. I have never had the S7 Edge display a message that it is overheating and needs to stop and cool down. Samsung revamped the cooling system in the S7 Edge with a specifically engineered heat pipe. I can attest that it works wonderfully. Everything I have done on the phone has been butter smooth and it doesn't get very hot to the touch like my S6 Edge would.
-Very fast to charge. Much like the S6 Edge, the Quick Charge 2.0 is great at filling up your battery quickly. Especially when your battery charges from the 0% - 50% range. It does charge a little slower after the battery percentage reaches 50% or 60%.
-Camera is amazing. I could write a whole book on the camera. Basically it focuses faster than any other phone or stand-alone camera I have seen. I am by no means a camera expert but Samsung did an excellent job on this upgrade. The picture quality in low light is better than the S6 Edge for sure. Pictures taken in regular lighting conditions look pretty much the same to me however. There were so many times I would try to focus and take a picture in low light but would miss the moment because the picture was blurry or the moment passed because the picture wasn’t taken in time. I haven’t had that problem with the S7 Edge yet, it’s FAST.
-IP68 waterproofing. I love that the S7 Edge is waterproof and doesn’t have port covers like the S5 did. I don’t worry about water damage on this phone.
-Micro SD storage. This is a big one for me, you can buy a fast 64GB micro SD card on Amazon for dirt cheap. I bought a SanDisk Ultra 64GB and installed it in my phone, I don't notice any slowdown when accessing my pictures and videos. Now I have so much space and can always upgrade my micro SD card if I need more.
Cons for S7 Edge:
-Price. The Galaxy S7 Edge is expensive right now, and rightfully so. It’s a premium device and if you want to own one, you will pay a premium for it.
-Edge Screen sensitivity. Sometimes when I'm using the phone with one hand, part of my palm will touch the right side of the phone and click things I don't want. I heard a patch was being pushed out to fix this issue but this is the Verizon version and I haven’t received it yet (4-18-16).
All in all, the Galaxy S7 Edge is definitely worth the upgrade from the Galaxy S6 Edge in my opinion. Samsung took all the minor annoyances about the S6 Edge and improved upon them or added much needed/desired features. I would recommend anybody to upgrade to this phone whether you are using an iPhone, different Android device, or a Windows phone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2016
I wanted to write a quick update on my review to let everyone know how this phone has performed over the past few months. I still could not be happier with it, I am still surprised at how long the battery will last even with extreme usage. It has overheated a few times while using my Galaxy Gear VR but has performed much better than my old S6 Edge. The one complaint I have is that the screen got scratched from being placed underneath my pillow, it was very strange. I thought Gorilla glass had better scratch protection but I guess it still has room for improvement. I put a film screen protector over my phone so hopefully that will eliminate any future scratches on the screen. I would still recommend this phone over any other phone.
In this review, I will be comparing the Galaxy S7 Edge to the Galaxy S6 Edge. When the Galaxy S6 came out last year, it was one of the most unique phones on the market. The dual curved display was something to behold, even though it was mainly good for the “waterfall” scrolling effect and coolness factor. It had and still has excellent hardware inside and the 5.1” screen fits in almost every type of hand.
A year later we have the Galaxy S7 Edge, which comes with a bigger screen, bigger battery and better hardware. Samsung upgraded almost every part of their new phone and addressed the main short comings of the Galaxy S6 Edge (more on that below)
I have had the Galaxy S6 Edge for about a year and have had the Galaxy S7 Edge for a little over a week. I’ve been playing with the S7 Edge nonstop. So far the experience is nearly perfect. I have encountered no stutters, no lag, no glitches, nothing. I downloaded a couple graphically intensive games and it ran all of them very well, even games made for the Gear VR. Navigating through the Touchwiz UI was surprisingly smooth, even smoother than the S6 Edge. I haven't been able to drain the battery past 20% in a day even after intense use throughout the day.
To summarize the Galaxy S7 Edge quickly, it is the best phone I have ever owned or used.
With the Galaxy S6 Edge, I liked almost everything about the phone. It has a gorgeous display, I love how the edges curve and the Touchwiz UI has features that use it, especially now that it has the Marshmallow update, it has almost all the software functionality as the Galaxy S7 Edge. The build quality of both phones is fantastic, Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and back make them very nice to hold and look at. There are things about the Galaxy S6 Edge that I didn't like however. Not having expandable memory was tough for me because I only had the 32GB version so I constantly had to keep my eye on storage space and delete apps, movies and pictures. No waterproofing was a letdown just because it would have been nice not to worry if it got wet. Battery life was a disappointment as well, I would have to charge my phone in the middle of the day or anytime I could, just to keep it from hitting 0% before night time. I also loved using the Gear VR but couldn’t do anything longer than 15 – 20 minutes because the phone would overheat quickly even after tweaking every setting I could find. Lastly, the phone was too thin and light. I didn't think this could ever be a problem but without a case the phone just felt too thin in my hand, I always felt like I was going to drop it or it would slip out of my hand. These things aren't deal-breakers just minor annoyances.
Then I saw the Galaxy S7 Edge at the Samsung unveiling event. I didn't go the event but I did watch it on my Gear VR so it felt like I was there. I was so happy to see everything they were changing in the S7 Edge, they literally fixed all my complaints about the S6 Edge. Samsung engineered an amazing phone when they built the S6 Edge, but the S7 Edge, in my opinion, is much better than the S6 Edge and definitely worth the upgrade.
Pros for S7 Edge:
-Very premium to hold. The changes here are a bigger footprint as the screen size was increased by almost half an inch. Yes, half an inch can make a huge difference (quote from wife, I’m pretty sure she was talking about the phone). The glass is also beveled on the top and bottom which has a very nice feeling to it. The back is also beveled which makes holding the phone much more comfortable as the glass doesn’t go straight into the metal side like the S6 Edge.
-The display is the best out of any phone in the market at the moment. I can definitely tell Samsung upgraded the QHD display. The resolution is the same but the colors are so much more vibrant and the darks feel darker. This seems to make everything sharper and clearer, I was able to notice a difference when I held the S6 Edge and S7 Edge side by side.
-Touchwiz UI is cleaner and better than ever. The whole UI seems fast and fluid, especially since it's running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. My favorite software feature is the always on display, I use it all the time and it actually saves battery because I am not constantly turning on my phone to check if I have e-mails or text messages.
-Great performance in Gear VR. I have never had the S7 Edge display a message that it is overheating and needs to stop and cool down. Samsung revamped the cooling system in the S7 Edge with a specifically engineered heat pipe. I can attest that it works wonderfully. Everything I have done on the phone has been butter smooth and it doesn't get very hot to the touch like my S6 Edge would.
-Very fast to charge. Much like the S6 Edge, the Quick Charge 2.0 is great at filling up your battery quickly. Especially when your battery charges from the 0% - 50% range. It does charge a little slower after the battery percentage reaches 50% or 60%.
-Camera is amazing. I could write a whole book on the camera. Basically it focuses faster than any other phone or stand-alone camera I have seen. I am by no means a camera expert but Samsung did an excellent job on this upgrade. The picture quality in low light is better than the S6 Edge for sure. Pictures taken in regular lighting conditions look pretty much the same to me however. There were so many times I would try to focus and take a picture in low light but would miss the moment because the picture was blurry or the moment passed because the picture wasn’t taken in time. I haven’t had that problem with the S7 Edge yet, it’s FAST.
-IP68 waterproofing. I love that the S7 Edge is waterproof and doesn’t have port covers like the S5 did. I don’t worry about water damage on this phone.
-Micro SD storage. This is a big one for me, you can buy a fast 64GB micro SD card on Amazon for dirt cheap. I bought a SanDisk Ultra 64GB and installed it in my phone, I don't notice any slowdown when accessing my pictures and videos. Now I have so much space and can always upgrade my micro SD card if I need more.
Cons for S7 Edge:
-Price. The Galaxy S7 Edge is expensive right now, and rightfully so. It’s a premium device and if you want to own one, you will pay a premium for it.
-Edge Screen sensitivity. Sometimes when I'm using the phone with one hand, part of my palm will touch the right side of the phone and click things I don't want. I heard a patch was being pushed out to fix this issue but this is the Verizon version and I haven’t received it yet (4-18-16).
All in all, the Galaxy S7 Edge is definitely worth the upgrade from the Galaxy S6 Edge in my opinion. Samsung took all the minor annoyances about the S6 Edge and improved upon them or added much needed/desired features. I would recommend anybody to upgrade to this phone whether you are using an iPhone, different Android device, or a Windows phone.
I'll start off with the technical stuff
Specs and what not
I'll try to keep it as simple as possible
This runs on powerhouse Snapdragon 820 CPU coupled with Adreno 530 GPU
What does this mean?
Well let me break it down in simple terms. No matter what you throw at this phone, crank up the graphics to max and enjoy as this handles it like a pro! No seriously!
I've had a Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 and Nexus 6 before the Galaxy S7 each phone I had previously could game on the go however I never felt inclined to as it was often 30fps and ran with hic ups like dropped frames and the phones got especially hot doing it. (Looking at you Galaxy S6) but not anymore!
Just launch Dead Trigger 2 and set graphic quality to high and you'll see what I mean... Seriously.
Secondly, this has 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM? What's that mean for you? Super snappy multitasking. This is able to keep several and I mean alot of applications open at one time. The only gripe I have is that once you put the phone to sleep for even a few minutes they force close themselves which is obviously best for battery but still, a little inconvenient at times.
1440p (2K) SuperAmoled Screen?
Simply stunning. A breathaking experience. No seriously. You gotta see for yourself.
Camera?
You've probably heard all about it and how great it is? And we'll... Honestly..... THEY ARE RIGHT!
The camera is a undisputed champ!
Packing a 1.7 aperture lens and 12 megapixel sensor with the world's fastest auto focus on any smart phone? That's a deadly combination yes indeed. Shots come out beautifully, low light photos are good and look even better if you fiddle with the manual settings. Bottom line, no phone currently tops the GS7 in the camera department.
What's next... Hmm?
Well now we get to more broader and general stuff
It has a huge 3600 mAH battery that'll definitely last the whole day but not more than that. Huge improvement from the S6
Software features such as Always on Display is neat and actually pretty useful to my surprise.
It has micro sd expansion support as well which makes this quite a powerhouse. It supports fast wireless charging which is also a nice touch. The edge screen is beautiful if not a little forgettable.
Don't get me wrong I do actually use it for quick access to contacts and weather but I wouldn't say it's past the gimmick stage. Additionally, there's a ton of super useful software features hidden in the settings. If you're like me that's the first thing you hit once you boot up the phone for the first time. Now, with all that being said, this phone isn't perfect. At the time I was debating between this or the Axon 7.
The S7 isn't a perfect phone but I can safely say it's the best we'll rounded Andriod phone. Would you rather be that student in high school that excels in maybe one or two subjects with an A but does poorly at the rest or just average? Or would you rather be the type that gets A's and some B's maybe a C mixed in there every once in a while?
Sure this phone doesn't have a fancy DAC but it CAN play 24bit uncompressed audio files. Also includes a UHQ upscaler which does help a little. I adaptive sound is by the far the most brilliant feature in its sound arsenal however.
And yeah, it doesn't include USB type C or Quick charge 3.0 but once I got the phone I realized I almost don't care. Still charges plenty fast, just over an hour and micro USB is still a heck of a lot more convenient these days. It also doesn't have fancy front facing stereo speakers but it makes up for that with some brilliant software features. All though front facing speakers would have been a nice touch. Everything packed into this phone really just makes this a complete package that anyone can enjoy not just a small perfentage. It doesn't go without its flaws but they're so miniscule when you compare to everything that this phone DOES have going for it. That's because everything it does have going for it nails it 100%
Especially everyday performance and the camera
That's why I can say the Galaxy S7 Edge is the best all around, well rounded Andriod phone.
Most bang for your buck?
I'd give that to the Axon 7 but the S7 is the best we'll rounded phone that helps get you more done, and not just for the average user. For all users. You won't be disappointed with this phone!
I like the larger display of 5.5" but would prefer the flat display instead of the curved edge type. The curved type is more difficult to find good screen protector and case if you want some additional protection.
Phone is heavier than my S5 due to larger battery so a little harder to handle. Battery life is good with the larger battery. Phone is fast and takes great pictures. There is a plenty of customization features available with android 7.0.
I'm not sure at this time if the S7 edge with larger display is worth the easier handling of S7 or S6.
Phone storage can be easily increased by adding SD card. I added 64 GB card for only $22.
Phone is very well made with aluminum case, and like the coral blue color. Unless I get clear case protector it will be covered up so probably won't see the back of the phone unless I take the case off.
Otter box defender case works well for this phone. I haven't tried screen protector yet, but looking at HD glass type protector with glue on all sides. For now, the S7 edge screen is very durable without screen protector and has some resistance to scratching.