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Samsung - Galaxy S7 32GB - Gold Platinum (Verizon)
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
Rating breakdown 12,972 reviews
5 Stars
10,295
4 Stars
2,189
3 Stars
283
2 Stars
94
1 Star
111
97%of customers recommend this product.
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12,404 out of
12,844)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S7 32GB - Gold Platinum (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
I really wish it had an IR blaster, but this phone can take abuse
on December 14, 2016
Posted by: IAmRobert
from Johnstown, PA, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the Samsung Galaxy S7 for approximately 8 months now. There are some awesome features included with the phone and there are some minor problems.
First I will discuss what I enjoy about the phone.
I really liked the phone's ability to utilize split-screen, and I have not had any problems with the split-screen feature thus far. It comes in handy if you are watching a video and need to respond to a message, transferring notes or messages, etc. without lag. Speaking of lag, the microSD slot is also very handy, and it can free up the space so that it runs smoothly, and the capacity is borderline obnoxious. I have a 64GB card and have yet to fill it.
I really liked the phone's ability to utilize split-screen, and I have not had any problems with the split-screen feature thus far. It comes in handy if you are watching a video and need to respond to a message, transferring notes or messages, etc. without lag. Speaking of lag, the microSD slot is also very handy, and it can free up the space so that it runs smoothly, and the capacity is borderline obnoxious. I have a 64GB card and have yet to fill it.
The phone is very very durable. I have dropped it, kicked it, stepped on it, dropped it in my soup, and it comes out as a champion in my book because I obviously need a tough phone. The waterproofing on the phone is awesome, It has entered many hazardous aquatic conditions, but remains fully functional.
Talk about fast. This phone charges in roughly an hour. I couldn't believe how fast it charged the day I bought it, and it is probably the greatest feature because I use my phone constantly and it drains the battery. Note: make sure you only buy Samsung chargers and boxes. Other boxes and cables are iffy, and some do not support Samsung's super fast charging.
The display and sound are phenomenal. The screen actually gets TOO bright at times, but that's better than being too dim. The picture quality is crystal clear, and the sound can get very loud while retaining decent quality. Another cool feature with the sound is that it can adjust (with something plugged into the aux port) to your sense of hearing. It adjusts to optimize how you listen to music, and can raise or lower certain sounds so that you get the best listening experience. Also the Samsung headphones are the most comfortable ear buds in my opinion.
If you use your flashlight half as often as I do then this phone is a winner. The light on the S7 is a giant upgrade from the S6. It is noticeably more bright when compared to the S6, just try not to take pictures in the dark... it's blinding.
The camera also takes very quality pictures. Pro mode makes it easy to adjust the pictures for the setting of your choosing. I, personally, enjoy taking night time shots so this comes in handy. It also allows you to adjust the shutter, lighting, and focus which comes in handy if you want to take a picture of something very small or up close like an insect or flower.
The camera also takes very quality pictures. Pro mode makes it easy to adjust the pictures for the setting of your choosing. I, personally, enjoy taking night time shots so this comes in handy. It also allows you to adjust the shutter, lighting, and focus which comes in handy if you want to take a picture of something very small or up close like an insect or flower.
Now I will discuss what I found to be a nuisance.
The phone is very very very very very susceptible to lagging. Be very careful as to not run a million programs at once. After you are finished with a program it is a good idea to close it down via the usage manager. It also helps to free up space on the phone by utilizing the microSD slot.
The phone is very very very very very susceptible to lagging. Be very careful as to not run a million programs at once. After you are finished with a program it is a good idea to close it down via the usage manager. It also helps to free up space on the phone by utilizing the microSD slot.
THERE IS NO IR BLASTER. I don't know how it slipped past me, but I did not realize it did not have the IR blaster. If you enjoyed the S6 feature then you may want to keep your old S6 with you. I really wish the S7 had the IR blaster, but I got used to not having it.
It has a short batter life as well, but I'm constantly using my phone so it sucks up power quickly. I always carry my charger with me or a portable charger, but there should not be much problems for someone who doesn't use their phone 24/7.
The system is a little buggy at times. In the past 8 months of sheer abuse it has only frozen once. I believe I have restarted and shut off my phone maybe 5 times at most. The screen overlay settings(the thing that allows your messages and notifications to pop up while in a different app) are very buggy. I had to reset my phone (which isn't a problem because I have a 64GB micro SD card) because the screen overlay would not let me adjust it. A majority of the time it is not the phone's fault for crashes or lag; it's the fault of the apps.
Overall, I found this phone to be very durable and reliable. It has some amazing features (some I haven't discussed because they're alot of the features from prior galaxy phones). There are some problems with it, but those problems are very much manageable if one is careful and takes proper precautions while multi-tasking.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, Built-in speakers, fast, cool features, large storage capacity, excellent camera/camera features, split-screen capable, bright flashlight, good sound quality, water-proof, fast charging
Cons: Did not meet expectations, very susceptible to lag if not careful, no ir blaster, buggy screen overlay, short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
3
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Phone
on December 15, 2016
Posted by: jpke
from Houston, TX, USA
Expertise:Expert
Great Phone. I switched from an iPhone and I'm happy I did. Love the S7 edge.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great
on December 15, 2016
Posted by: Dvrr2003
from AL
Expertise:Beginner
Excellent phone would recommend to any responsible person.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Durable, Lightweight, Built-in speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
An exceptional phone
on December 16, 2016
Posted by: JeffMac1
from Boise, ID, USA
Expertise:Expert
This is an exceptional phone with excellent camera, battery life, and accessibility...a great choice!
The features and navigation are super user-friendly and never lock-up or failure requiring restart EVER!
The features and navigation are super user-friendly and never lock-up or failure requiring restart EVER!
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, camera
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
So far so good
on December 16, 2016
Posted by: JonIL
from Northern Illinois
Expertise:Expert
I've had my new S7 for a couple of weeks, and so far so good. I like all the various features as well as the design. My only "complaint" is that the caller ID readout is not available out of the box. You have to install a 3rd party application.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on December 16, 2016
Posted by: Fkincypress
from Cypress, TX, USA
Watch was easy to setup and works perfectly.Many features.
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, Built-in speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Device
on December 16, 2016
Posted by: PaulieDriver
from Boston, MA, USA
Expertise:Expert
I've been an iPhone user this is my 2nd android & I'm blown aways at how awesome the quality & craftsmanship they have implemented into this unit.
Pros: Bright display, Lightweight, gear s watch pairing
Cons: pricey
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
No Security Updates Since September
on December 17, 2016
Posted by: NorthportGuru
Expertise:Intermediate
Great phone, but becoming problematic because Samsung has not updated security on unlocked S7 and S7 Plus since September. Locked phone with carriers are receiving updates, but unlocked US versions 930U and 935U are not. Security should be number one concern.
Pros: Bright display, Durable, Lightweight
Cons: security
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US