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Samsung has today launched its newest flagship devices, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in Kenya. They also launched the Samsung Gear VR at the event.

Galaxy S7

Galaxy S7

The two phones are 4G and come with an Octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad) processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB Internal storage, 12 Megapixel back camera and a 5 Megapixel front camera.

The S7 also comes with a 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen and a 3000 mAh battery. The S7 Edge has a 5.5-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen and a 3,600 mAh battery.

The colours available are: Black, Gold and Silver.

They are available at the following retail prices:

  • Galaxy S7 – Ksh. 74,999
  • Galaxy S7 Edge – Ksh. 84,999

Customers who buy the two phones will get a Samsung power bank (worth Ksh. 6,500) and a Clear Cover (worth Ksh. 2,000).

Customers who pre-ordered the S7 and the S7 Edge can now pick up their devices plus the freebies that come with them.

We caught up with Samsung East Africa’s Ryan Mule and this is what he had to say about the new devices.

S7 and S7 Edge specs (courtesy techweez.com).

Galaxy S7 Galaxy S7 Edge
Size and weight 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g
Display 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen
2560 X 1440 (577ppi)
5.5-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED
2560 X 1440 (534ppi)
Edge Screen
Processor
  • Samsung Exynos 8890: Octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process
Same
Memory 32 GB internal memory (Upgradable by upto 200GB via MicroSD), 4 GB RAM (LPDDR4) Same
Camera
  • Rear : 12-megapixels OIS (F1.7), Smart optical image stabilisation (OIS)
  • Front : 5-megapixels (F1.7)
Same
OS Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Same
Battery 3000 mAh 3,600 mAh
Network 3G, LTE (Cat 9 supported) Same
Connectivity WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), MIMO,
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC
Same
Others
  • NFC and MST (for mobile payments – Samsung Pay) Fast charging
  • Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
  • IP68 rating – water and dust proof
Same
Colour options Black, Silver and Gold Same