Overall, a great bounce back for Samsung after the S6 flop! Bringing back the SD card and making both phones waterproof was truly Samsung listening to their customers. Battery life is better: lasting a full day with moderate to high activity. I really enjoy the video call capability with other S7s, a pretty neat feature I didn't have high hopes for. The phone audio is a major improvement! The speaker in the ear piece seems much more powerful and clearer; almost sounds like your wearing an enclosed headphone. The phone feels solid similar to the s6 metal design. Still recommend getting a case for extra protection.
The cons are nit picky but in my opinion would make this phone unstoppable in a head to head with iPhone. First, software updates from providers. Stop the incessant reminders!!! I, as the customer choose which software I want to upgrade too and on my schedule. Apple has won this battle by not forcing customers to update and allowing them to delete updates from their phone. Give customers the choice to install software updates from providers and Samsung. People will stop rooting their phones if they don't have to deal with annoying popup software update. (You mean they will stop rooting their phones if we stop the pestering reminders they can't turn off?) YES!! Next Samsungs' Svoice feature could be better. In fact, it doesn't recognize voice well and is tough to use during hands free. " OK Google" works better, so I started using that instead. Other than that, this is a real quality phone that you will love minus the price;)
Cons: Did not meet expectations, cant use controller with the usb connector
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
3
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I can't believe it!
on April 17, 2016
Posted by: Jazziz
from Laurel, MD, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
After one day, I can't believe how great my S7 Edge is. Its ease of use, color, navigation and I could go on and on but, all I can say is you've got to try it to believe it.
The one real good feature I really like about this phone is that when I make a phone call and put it up to my ear (when my head-set is not being used) I can actually hear the person on the other end. I don't have to worry about my Mom not being able to hear me or I hear her. The other features are well, I just love them. I don't need to tell any of the previous Samsung phone owners that. The reason I bring it up is because its my first Samsung phone. It's not my first Samsung product. Oh no, I have been a Samsung product person for quite some time. My first "smart phone" was an i-phone. It was a good phone but in comparison to my Galaxy S7, to me there is no comparison. I love the Galaxy S7. I would recommend it to anyone interested in features that are available with this device. There are too many to describe, but on a one on one conversation. Well there's alot to talk about. In fact I'm looking at my phone just now and just thinking how much I really love this phone.
Pros: Realistic color, easy to use, apps can be placed any where on screen
Cons: none at this time
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
4
Design
4
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Just one disappointment
on April 17, 2016
Posted by: OakleafDonna
from Jacksonville, FL
Expertise:Intermediate
The Samsung Galaxy S7 is smaller than the S6 Edge+ which is something I really like! The features are very similar and I don't notice a whole lot of differences. One thing I don't like is that I don't get the notification sound on texts if I have the window open. Maybe I just haven't found a way to do it but I prefer to hear the incoming text message when I'm not looking at my phone whether the text window is open or not.
The 12mp camera works great in low light I feel the battery life on the device has improved Processor makes device run smooth
Pros: Realistic color, Bright display, water resistant
Cons: limited cases availability
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
4
Great Phone, but Bluetooth messes with WiFi
on April 17, 2016
Posted by: sanzarelli
from New York, NY
Expertise:Intermediate
I had a S6 edge and this phone outperforms that in almost every way. The battery is significantly better.
But there are a hundred different problems with the WiFi that I've seen on threads. For me, when I have Bluetooth on, the WiFi is either very slow or non existent. This may not be such a problem for some, but I'd prefer being able to leave Bluetooth on instead of toggling on and off. This is the only thing bringing my rating down.