Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Active: A Rugged Smartphone for Tough Workplaces

The new ruggedized version of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets is now available exclusively through AT&T.

The Galaxy S7 Active includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of memory, 32GB of on-board storage, a microSD card slot for expandable storage up to 200GB, a 4,000mAh battery and fast charging capabilities. It runs on the Android Marshmallow operating system.

Setting the Galaxy S7 Active apart from its S7 and S7 Edge stablemates is its shatter-resistant touch-screen display. The S7 Active model is based on the same 5.1-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD touch-screen display found in the standard S7 phone. The Active is designed to withstand multiple 5-foot drops onto concrete, while the handset also meets IP68 certification to withstand water exposure of up to 5 feet for 30 minutes.

The ruggedized S7 Active meets MIL-STD-810G specifications for dirt, dust, temperature, shock and salt resistance, giving users who work and use their phones in hostile environmental and physical conditions a device that will stand up to the elements.

Just like its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge siblings, the S7 Active smartphone includes a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera with Dual Pixel technology for great images, even in low light conditions; a fingerprint sensor for security; and the Samsung Knox defense-grade mobile security platform to protect user data.

The Galaxy S7 Active handset is a 4G LTE-capable GSM smartphone that is 5.85 inches long, 2.95 inches wide and 0.38 inches thick, and weighs 6.52 ounces. It is available in Sandy Gold, Titanium Gray or Camo Green colors. The S7 Active replaces an S6 Active ruggedized version that was unveiled by Samsung in mid-2015.

The handset also includes an always-on display, a customizable “Active” key that can be set to call up an oft-used function and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Like its S7 and S7 Edge counterparts, the S7 Active also includes WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 and near-field communication connectivity capabilities.

The Galaxy S7 Active can be purchased only through AT&T stores or online for $26.50 a month for 30 months (total payments $795) on an AT&T Next plan or for $33.13 a month for 24 months (total payments $795.12) on an AT&T Next Every Year plan.