Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S9
Short Description
Samsung Galaxy S7
Screen size: 5.1" / Resolution: 1440 x 2560 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 5MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB, 64GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy S9
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
How is Samsung Galaxy S7 better than Samsung Galaxy S9?
Lighter: 152 g (5.36 ounces) vs 163 g (5.75 ounces)
Shorter: 142.4 mm (5.61 inches) vs 147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
How is Samsung Galaxy S9 better than Samsung Galaxy S7?
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz vs 2 x 2.15 GHz & 2 x 1.6 GHz
AnTuTu score is about 54% higher
More internal storage in max option: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB vs 32GB, 64GB
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 5MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.8" vs 5.1"
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px vs 1440 x 2560 px
Narrower: 68.7 mm (2.7 inches) vs 69.6 mm (2.74 inches)
More color options: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue vs Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
The phone is 1 year and 11 months newer
Size Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Height
142.4 mm
(5.61 inches)
Width
69.6 mm
(2.74 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.1"
Weight
152 g
(5.36 ounces)
5.1"
5.8"
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
Height
142.4 mm
(5.61 inches)
Width
69.6 mm
(2.74 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.1"
Weight
152 g
(5.36 ounces)
Height
147.7 mm
(5.81 inches)
Width
68.7 mm
(2.7 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
163 g
(5.75 ounces)
3D comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Score 4.3
Score 4.1
CNet
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
TechRadar
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Tech Advisor
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
PCMag
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Smartprix
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy S7
305,563
Samsung Galaxy S9
470,496 +53.98%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Samsung Galaxy S7
99,296
Samsung Galaxy S9
137,633 +38.61%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S7
66,939
Samsung Galaxy S9
168,155 +151.21%
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy S7
71,542
Samsung Galaxy S9
86,184 +20.47%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy S7
67,786
Samsung Galaxy S9
78,524 +15.84%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Samsung Galaxy S7
718
Samsung Galaxy S9
1,796 +150.14%
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Samsung Galaxy S7
269
Samsung Galaxy S9
559 +107.81%
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Battery Life
Charging timeComparison videos
10,000+ views
Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Speed Test Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy S9+ VS Samsung Galaxy S7 Performance Test
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Specification Comparison
Technical Specifications
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Design
Weight
152 g (5.36 ounces)
163 g (5.75 ounces)
Thickness
7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
69.6 mm (2.74 inches)
68.7 mm (2.7 inches)
Height
142.4 mm (5.61 inches)
147.7 mm (5.81 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
-
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
-
1.5 m
Volume
78.3 cm³
86.25 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple, Burgundy Red, Sunrise Gold, Ice Blue
Display
Screen size
5.1"
5.8"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
577 ppi
570 ppi
Resolution
1440 x 2560 px
1440 x 2960 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 4
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
-
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Has a curved display
-
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB, 64GB
64GB, 128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
4GB
Android version
Android 6 Marshmallow
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.15 GHz & 2 x 1.6 GHz
4 x 2.9 GHz & 4 x 1.9 GHz
GPU clock speed
624 MHz
572 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
14 nm
10 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
-
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
4 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
29.8 GB/s
28.7 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
-
2 MB
EMMC version
5
-
DDR memory version
4
-
Maximum memory amount
6GB
8GB
L3 cache
-
4 MB
Front-end width
3
-
Release date
2016
2018
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Memory channels
2
4
Has an external memory slot
✔
✔
Maximum amount of external memory supported
256GB
256GB
L1 cache
-
384 KB
Bits executed at a time
128
128
VFP version
4
4
Number of transistors
-
5.3 million
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
5MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7
f/1.5
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
-
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
-
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
-
f/1.7
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Sensor size
-
5.76 x 4.29 mm
Pixel size (main camera)
-
1.4 µm
Shoots 360° panorama
-
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
-
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Can be used as a PC
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
More languages supported
74
125
Battery
Battery power
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
15W
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✔
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
22 hours
24 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
-
✔
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
2
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
600 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
200 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
4.2
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
-
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
✔
✔
Has an iris scanner
-
✔
Head SAR (eu)
-
0.32W/kg
Is DLNA-certified
✔
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
✔
Body SAR (US)
-
0.75W/kg
Head SAR (US)
-
0.44W/kg
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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