Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7)
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45 Common items in both devices |
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core |
32GB (22GB available) |
UFS 2.0 |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
+38 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
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Model | Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) |
Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A | C Spire Wireless Galaxy S7 G930R7, Samsung Hero |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 6/10/2016 | 3/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in) | 69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 5.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 576 PPI | 576 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/1900 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 22mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4.1" inches | 1/4.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.34µm pixel | 1.34µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | 28 hours (1.2 days) |
Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | 288 hours (12 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Quick Charge 2.0 • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver • Corning Gorilla Glass back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Galaxy S7 (SM-G930R7) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body) | feature not registered |