The Samsung S7 is the best iteration of the S-lineup. It's met, and exceeded my expectations; the only issue that I have is the average...

Faster charging than the one replacing. It was first gen running android 5.1 phone. Quick update of apps even large ones. Pin to get one draw out for as card and sin.

Screen and phone size is a good balance; Good camera; Visibility settings for keyboard very helpful

Predictive text is not as good as my old Samsung and I can't find any settings for this

While the Samsung Galaxy S6 with its new metal chassis was a revolution for Samsung's flagship device, the new Galaxy S7 is more of an evolution. Samsung respects the customer's wishes and brings back some features like the memory expansion as well as the IP68 certification for the case against...

very sophisticated chassis with excellent build quality and stability; very good performance; great display; expandable storage; IP68 certification; good camera; accurate GPS module

TouchWiz does not use all features of Android 6.0; slippery rear cover; slight throttling under load; only micro-USB 2.0; no USB-C; no MHL; no DisplayPort; infrared transmitter was waived; PWM; high price

Samsung's Galaxy S7 is the standard-bearer for Android phones in 2016.

Gorgeous; waterproof; design; Better battery life than Galaxy S6; Camera shoots better in low light; focuses faster; Micro SD card slot; Powerful Snapdragon 820 processor

Carrier locked with carrier bloatware; All-glass design is fingerprint magnet; Prone to glass cracking; expensive to repair

While the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge were very much about revolutionising Samsung's smartphone portfolio, the company has instead set about refining the experience this year. Did it achieve this? Most definitely.

- Perfected design; IP68 protection; Great display; Excellent battery life; Reliable fingerprint sensor; Stellar performance; Improved software experience; Impressive low light camera; Excellent connectivity and hardware options; Expandable storage makes a return

- Below average speaker; Aggressive display brightness requires managing; Camera has increased noise reduction; Glass build is a fingerprint magnet

Samsung brings back microSD and waterproofing for the flagship Galaxy S7, along with a new always-on display and Game Launcher. Does this mix of function and fun make for a[...]

Quality build and display; High-end performance; Waterproofing and expandable memory have returned; Great camera

Fingerprint sensor isn't very accurate; Doesn't bring much of anything new to the table; Always-on display needs work

In 2015, Samsung finally took design seriously. By doing so, they created a line-up of Galaxy S and Note phones that featured metal frames and glass panels with jewel-like appearances, on top of next-level specs. The S6 series, along with the Note 5, were nothing short of amazing.

Design; Specs; Display; Camera; Performance; Fast Wireless and Wired Charging; Fingerprint Sensor; Samsung Pay; SD Card Returns; Water Resistance; Availability; Accessories; Battery Life; TouchWiz

Samsung's Track Record With Software Updates

Step aside Apple, your days of being the iterative smartphone update king are over. The Samsung Galaxy S7 might seem like a small step up on the already brilliant Galaxy S6 , but every small change has gone a long way to transforming this into the ultimate iPhone 6S killer and arguably the best...

Stunning AMOLED display; Brilliant camera in all conditions; Newly waterproofed body

Expensive; It's a fingerprint magnet; Not as enticing as the S7 Edge

The Galaxy S7 isn't perfect, but I think Samsung has gotten closer to perfection than anyone else. There are very few things to complain about here, and most of those complaints are only going to bother a very small portion of potential buyers, like folks that need a removable battery.