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Samsung Galaxy S7: Everything we know so far

By Cookie Monster - 21 Feb 2016

Number of Samsung Galaxy S7 variants

Note 1: This article was first published on 4th February 2016.

Note 2: Updated the number of possible Galaxy S7 models on 14th February 2016.

Note 3: Updated the number of possible Galaxy S7 models, screen sizes and resolutions, pressure-sensitive display, pricing and availability on 21st February

Samsung Galaxy S7 rumor roundup

Samsung typically announces its Galaxy S flagship smartphone in the first quarter of the year. As we enter Q1 2016 and get closer to the annual Mobile World Congress, the pace of rumors and leaks on the Galaxy S7 has increased. Join us as we break each rumor down and determine if it is plausible. If you're running short of time, here's a summary of what we know so far on the Galaxy S7:

 

1.) How many variants of the Samsung Galaxy S7 can we expect?

Unless you've been living under a rock, you would be very familiar with Samsung's strategy when it comes to mobile devices, and that is flooding the market with different variations of a device to provide choices for consumers. Can you guess how many official variants of the Galaxy S6 there are in the market? Well, there are five:

Will Samsung be using the same strategy for the Galaxy S7? ETNews reported in October 2015 that Samsung is adopting a new smartphone strategy by dividing its flagship models into "premium" and "sub-premium" so as to establish a more premium brand image. So what does this mean?

Two variants (most likely)

AsiaToday is one of the earliest publications to report on this; it claimed in a report that Samsung was considering to release two models of the Galaxy S7. One month later, HDBlog.it also published a similar report. Reuters, one of the more reputable publications around, also reported two variants of the Galaxy S7. Leaked renders from a third party case maker revealed two Galaxy S7 models.

More recently, we noted that IDA has listed the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge models, which signifies that the series will launch with just two models. Whether there will be more joining the troupe, only time will tell.
 

Three variants (likely)

Sources told GizmoChina that there are three variants of the Galaxy S7 - the standard model, the Plus model and the edge model. Based on information provided by its sources at a third party case maker, GSMArena also reported that there are three models of the Galaxy S7 with different screen sizes. 

Samsung is said to be launching the Batman v Superman edition of the Galaxy S7 edge in March to coincide with the launch of the movie. Taking into account its partnership with Marvel last year, we are not surprised that Samsung will be working with DC Comics this year.


Four variants (small probability)

Spigen, one of the most well-known accessory makers, has its cases for the Galaxy S7 leaked on Amazon's website. It reportedly have cases for four different models of the Galaxy S7 - Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Plus, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 edge+.

Image source: Amazon

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