Samsung Galaxy S7 active is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Samsung has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2016, June. Released 2016, June, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Samsung Galaxy S7 active comes with a 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm 2 (~64.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy S7 active keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Camo Green.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm), paired with 4GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 12 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable cell. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
After spending time with the spec sheet and what Samsung is promising, here is where we land. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S7 active is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
