Samsung Galaxy S7 launched in SA – Vodacom and MTN contract prices compared
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones in South Africa, which will go on sale from 11 March 2016.
The new smartphones are the latest Android flagship devices from Samsung, with the versions going on sale in SA running on its Exynos 8 Octa 8890 processor – which has four 2.3GHz cores and four 1.6GHz cores.
Those who buy a Galaxy S7 before 20 March will also receive a free Samsung Gear VR headset.
The phone is available as a cash deal or on contract from the country’s major networks.
Samsung Galaxy S7 cash prices
| Retailer | Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| MTN | R13,799 | R15,399 |
| Cellucity | R13,799 | R15,699 |
| Takealot | R13,999 | R15,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S7 contract prices
Contract prices from South Africa’s major operators are listed below. Cell C contracts were not available at the time of writing.
MTN
| Contracts | Galaxy S7 32GB | Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB | Data | Minutes/Airtime | SMS |
| My MTNChoice 100 | R599 | R649 | 500MB | 100 minutes | 200 |
| My MTNChoice 200 | R709 | R759 | 500MB | 200 minutes | 300 |
| My MTNChoice 350 | R829 | R879 | 1GB | 350 minutes | 500 |
| My MTNChoice + S | R659 | R709 | 2GB | 100 minutes | 100 |
| My MTNChoice + M | R929 | R979 | 5GB | 350/100 minutes | 350 |
| My MTNChoice + L | R1,179 | R1,229 | 7GB | 500/100 minutes | 500 |
| MTN AnyTime TopUp 200 | R609 | R659 | 0 | R210 | 25 |
| My MTNChoice Flexi R200 | R599 | R649 | 0 | R200 | 0 |
Vodacom
| Contracts | Galaxy S7 32GB | Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB | Data | Minutes/Airtime | SMS |
| Vodacom Smart S | R599 | R699 | 200MB | 75 | 200 |
| Vodacom Smart M | R709 | R809 | 300MB | 120 | 300 |
| Vodacom Smart L | R829 | R979 | 500MB | 250 | 500 |
| Vodacom Smart XL | R899 | R999 | 800MB | 400 | 800 |
| Vodacom Red Advantage | R1,099 | R1,169 | 1GB | 700 | Limitless |
| Vodacom Red Premium | R1,599 | R1,669 | 2GB | 1,200 | Limitless |
| Vodacom Red VIP | R1,999 | R2,069 | 5GB | Limitless | Limitless |
| Vodacom uChoose Smart S | R619 | R719 | 200MB | 75 | 200 |
| Vodacom uChoose Smart M | R739 | R839 | 300MB | 120 | 300 |
| Vodacom uChoose Smart L | R879 | R979 | 500MB | 250 | 500 |
| Vodacom uChoose Smart XL | R969 | R999 | 800MB | 400 | 800 |
| Vodacom uChoose Flexi 200 | R599 | R699 | 0 | R200 | 0 |
| Vodacom uChoose Flexi 350 | R739 | R839 | 0 | R350 | 0 |
| Vodacom uChoose Flexi 500 | R829 | R929 | 0 | R500 | 0 |
| Vodacom uChoose Flexi 750 | R899 | R999 | 0 | R750 | 0 |
| All Vodacom deals include 2GB bonus data per month for 3 months, 6 months free Deezer, and a wireless charger or D-Link Bluetooth speaker. | |||||
Telkom
| Contracts | Galaxy S7 32GB | Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB | Data | Minutes | SMS |
| SmartPlan 50 | R559 | R629 | 500MB | 50 | 5 for 50 |
| SmartPlan 100 | R599 | R679 | 1GB | 100 | 5 for 50 |
| SmartPlan 250 | R839 | R899 | 500MB | 250 | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Lite | R1,119 | R1,179 | 1GB on-net | 800 | Unlimited |
| Completely Unlimited | R1,699 | R1,799 | Unlimited (on-net) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| SmartPlans include unlimited Telkom mobile to Telkom mobile calls for 12 months. Unlimited Lite includes unlimited calls to Telkom landline, mobile, and Neotel numbers. | |||||
Galaxy S7
The specifications of the devices are summarised in the table below.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S7 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge |
| Dimensions | 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm | 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 152g | 157g |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Display | 5.1″ QHD (1,440 x 2,560) | 5.5″ QHD (1,440 x 2,560) |
| Rear camera | 12MP with f/1.7 lens | 12MP with f/1.7 lens |
| Front camera | 5MP with f/1.7 lens | 5MP with f/1.7 lens |
| Storage, internal | 32GB | 32GB |
| Storage, expandable | miroSD up to 200GB | miroSD up to 200GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Processor | 2.3GHz + 1.6GHz Exynos 8 Octa 8890 | 2.3GHz + 1.6GHz Exynos 8 Octa 8890 |
| Battery | 3,000mAh | 3,600mAh |
| Cellular data | LTE, HSPA+ | LTE, HSPA+ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
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