Samsung is on a pretty smooth yearly release cycle with its Galaxy S series, and each time another one hits it's a perfect time to see how far we've come from the previous generations. With the Galaxy S7 now released, we can see how its specs stack up against the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S5. With the similarities to the GS6 and a few of the features being brought back from the GS5, it's certainly an interesting comparison.
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| Category | Galaxy S7 | Galaxy S6 | Galaxy S5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6.0Marshmallow | Android 5.1.1Lollipop | Android 5.1.1Lollipop |
| Display | 5.1-inch2560x1440Super AMOLED | 5.1-inch2560x1440Super AMOLED | 5.1-inch1920x1080Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Quad-core Snapdragon 820or Octa-core Samsung Exynos | Octa-core Samsung Exynos 7 | Quad-core Snapdragon 801 |
| Storage | 32GB | 32/64/128GB | 16/32GB |
| Expandable | microSDUp to 200GB | No | microSDUp to 128GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | 2GB |
| Rear Camera | 12MP f/1.71.4-micron pixelsOIS | 16MP f/1.91.12-micron pixelsOIS | 16MP f/2.21.12-micron pixels |
| Front Camera | 5MP f/1.7 | 5MP f/1.9 | 2MP f/2.4 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMOBluetooth v4.2 LEANT+, USB 2.0, NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMOBluetooth v4.1 LEANT+, USB 2.0, NFC | Wi-Fi 802.11 acBluetooth 4.0USB 3.0, NFC |
| Charging | micro-USBFast chargingQi wirelessPowermat wireless | micro-USBFast chargingQi wirelessPowermat wireless | micro-USBQi wireless (optional) |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 2550 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Water resistance | IP68 rating | No | IP67 rating |
| Security | One-touch fingerprintSamsung KNOX | One-touch fingerprintSamsung KNOX | Swipe fingerprint scanner |
| Dimensions | 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 152g | 138g | 145g |
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