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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) 17Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)

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Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U) vs Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2560 pixels
+5.8"14%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
568 PPIvs+576 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

39 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
(back) 12.2MP
LED flash
+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Other model namesUnlocked Galaxy S9 G960U (Snapdragon)AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 G930A, Samsung Hero
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20183/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 128363 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens22mm lens
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• 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 S9 (SM-G960U)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)1.24W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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