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Elephone S7 (2016) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek Helio X20 MT6797
Mali-T880 MP4
2 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Elephone announced the launch of the S7 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Elephone S7 phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek Helio X20 MT6797 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Elephone S7 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).

Elephone S7 specifications

BrandElephone
NameS7
ModelS7
Release date2016

Body

The weight of Elephone S7 is about 5.22 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Elephone phone are average (5.92 x 2.88 x 0.3 inches).

Weight5.22 oz
Dimensions5.92 x 2.88 x 0.3 inches
Colorsblack, blue, gold, green
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Elephone S7 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek Helio X20 MT6797
CPUDeca-core, Dual-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A72, Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T880 MP4

Display

The size of S7 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Elephone S7 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Elephone S7 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the S7 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Elephone S7 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The S7 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of S7 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The S7 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Elephone phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The S7 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Elephone S7 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3, Dual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Elephone S7, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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