Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) Review
Snapdragon 820 · 64GB · Black
Specdex verdict Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) is a category laggard on the dimensions we weight — see the alternatives below.
Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge in 64GB Black — 2016 generation with Snapdragon 820.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) versus its closest rivals
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Who's the Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 52 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera sub-score of 55 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black).
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Release year | 2016 |
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