Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 EdgeSamsung Galaxy S7 EdgeGlobal · 4GB · 32GB · G935FD
Sony Xperia XZ PremiumSony Xperia XZ PremiumInternational · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G935FD
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.6Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 7.1 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
422 reviews
9.0
56 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G935FD 		Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution QHD UHD
Usable surface 76% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.6 mm
150.9 mm
7.7 mm 		77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 157 g 195 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 188.798
v8 		201.445
v7
Battery 3600 mAh 3230 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Size
72.6 mm • 150.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 156.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 157 g 195 g
Usable surface 76 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

Chrome

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		UHD
2160 x 3840 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 2x Kryo 2.3 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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201.445
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
9.5
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type BRITECELL CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
89
Mobile
91
Photo
86
Video
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
7.9
Quality of selfies
8.6
9.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
7.2
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.264 W/Kg on head
0.507 W/Kg on body 		1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
9.6
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.6
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
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3230 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 3%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
422 reviews
56 reviews
Prices
From $ 170 --
From $ 276 --