Quality feel (use of materials)

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Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy S7 feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[izephyr]

The Gorilla Glass is not Scratch Resistant than my old Galaxy S4.

It's the 7th day I'm using the phone. I used the phone like it's my new baby. Still I could see some really minor scratches on the front glass. If putting in the pocket gives me such scratches, Samsung and Corning you both done a bad joke. The phone is already fragile with the glass back. Now, If I have to worry about the front glass, it's not good.

Also, You have to be very careful while holding it as it slippery.

The look is premium but...

 

[vicioks]

Super su

 

[memtronic]

Screams premium. It feels just a bit more premium than Sony Z5. In hands it feels expensive.

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[fenvy]

then maybe iphone is for you.

 

[bmaggot]

Yeah, the screen is super scratchy. Otherwise everything is great.

 

[Ray Adams]

I have both iPhone 6S and S7. Samsung did excellent job with S6 and S7. Now phones look and fill premium!

 

[dongdong6968]

Perhaps you have defects, as this phone has been to hell and back in the past month and it still doesn't have a scratch. I have a case protecting the back and sides, but the front is vulnerable.

 

[liteon163]

The S7 is one of the nicest feeling Android phones I've ever had, although I'm not a fan of glass on the back. The phone feels nice enough I've gotten more premium feeling cases for it than other phones. Right now I have two Obliq cases, the Slim Meta and Flex Pro. Both feel better than anything else I've ever tried.

 

[proxxy]

Good feeling but back is huge fingerprint.

 

[lorsban]

Feels great but I'm afraid of impacts now since it's all glass.

Past samsung galaxies were plastic with maybe a metal trim. Those were bulletproof and didn't need a case.

This version requires protection. Good thing it's thin enough that a jelly case won't alter feel too much and vastly improves grip.

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[marvad.one]

It seems that the power button is hanging in the middle and is functioning as a flip switch..
Sometimes it starts to operate as a push button, but the next time I use it's seems to be back at flipswitch..

The glass is very scratchy.

 

[malakagr]

Hey guys,
I have a problem with my s7. The home button get scratchy on the left side of it. I've been using it normally with a case. So no way it got the scratches from a table or something else. I've read a lot about the scratchy home buttons on galaxy s7, but here's my question: has someone experience what to do or what we can say to samsung or maybe did u got your replaced or something. Idk it's just screwed up guys u pay so much money for a good looking phone and then it scratches by daily usage.

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[marvad.one]

Hey guys,
I have a problem with my s7. The home button get scratchy on the left side of it. I've been using it normally with a case. So no way it got the scratches from a table or something else. I've read a lot about the scratchy home buttons on galaxy s7, but here's my question: has someone experience what to do or what we can say to samsung or maybe did u got your replaced or something. Idk it's just screwed up guys u pay so much money for a good looking phone and then it scratches by daily usage.

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It's a known issue for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

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[greenespeed]

S7 Kills iPhone

I did quite a bit of research before my girlfriend bought her last two phones and the Galaxy consistently ranks as the best phone for the common user. The S6 made some odd choices that compromised the user experience, but the S7 is solid and better than ever. Battery life, performance, size, user experience - in my mind the S7 is the ultimate iPhone killer (for a power user I might suggest upgrading to the Note).

As far as quality feel, go to your local retailer and hold one in your hand for yourself! It feels good in the hand, solid enough, fast as all hell. Yes get a screen protector and a case, but all around this phone is quite sturdy.

 

[malakagr]

It's a known issue for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge.

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I know man, but what can we/I do ?

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[marvad.one]

I know man, but what can we/I do ?

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The scratches won't affect the function of the scanner.
Samsung has to come with an official statement, I'm sure they are aware of this issue. And I agree this happens to fast for such a "high end" phone.


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[malakagr]

The scratches won't affect the function of the scanner.
Samsung has to come with an official statement, I'm sure they are aware of this issue. And I agree this happens to fast for such a "high end" phone.


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Yes man the scanner works flawlessly but u know what I mean. It's just ugly and so much money for nothing.
They could replace it for free and hope that it's only on some products.

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[marvad.one]

Yes man the scanner works flawlessly but u know what I mean. It's just ugly and so much money for nothing.
They could replace it for free and hope that it's only on some products.

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It's on all Galaxy S7 products...

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[Howlbeck]

Well, sturdy...
I know, you shouldn't drop a $$$-phone, but it happens sometimes. Didn't have any case or screen protection when it happened, so I guess I'm lucky. I have pretty dents on the upper/lower left/right edges of the frame. The dents did not affect the screen, but it was close...
Now I'm running a Spigen, still looking for a nice screen protector/second glass.