We’ve probably heard enough rumors regarding the rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, whose name first appeared on the Google Play Store not too long ago, leading up to a couple of leaks of the device in the flesh, alongside some specs as well. The Galaxy S7 Active is finally unveiled, and yes, it will still be exclusive stateside with US carrier AT&T.
As far as design goes, recent leaks of the Galaxy S7 Active appear to be spot on, boasting a largely polycarbonate material design as opposed to the glass and metal used on the Galaxy S7. The phone sports a pretty thick and tough rubber frame, meant for absorbing the impact of drops. On the rear panel of the S7 Active, we see a camouflage themed design, like on the S6 Active from last year. Apart from the Green Camo, very army-like variant, the S7 Active will also be available in Sandy Gold and Titanium Gray colors. Overall, you’re trading a toughly built phone for its design and form factor, in which the S7 Active comes taller, heavier and thicker than the original S7.
On the front of the Galaxy S7 Active is the same 5.1-inch display seen on the S7, but the screen itself is claimed to be able to withstand drops of up to five feet. Five feet is a tall order for phone screens, hence the S7 Active’s screen is said to be shatter resistant up to that height. Much of the S7 Active’s internals appear to be the same when compared with the S7 – a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage, a 12MP primary camera and 5MP selfie shooter. The fingerprint sensor is buried beneath the home button on the front, such is the case for the S7. However, the capacitive back and recent apps buttons on the S7 is replaced with tactile ones on the S7 Active.
The rugged version of Samsung flagship also sees a 25% bigger battery from its more domestic brother, with a capacity of 4,000mAh compared to the 3,000mAh battery in the regular Galaxy S7. Even the 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge sports a slightly smaller 3,600mAh battery. The rugged device also supports wireless charging as well, a huge plus for its already mammoth battery. The Galaxy S7 Active retains the same IP68 rating from the S7, but should prove to be more than sufficient for dust protection and water submersion of up to five feet, unless you’re planning to bring it underwater for deep ocean dives.
To sum it all up, the Galaxy S7 Active isn’t very much surprising, with a routine “Active” upgrade from the regular flagship phone in typical Samsung fashion. What are your thoughts on this rugged variant of the Galaxy S7?
Source: Android Central