Samsung launches new Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge variant in select markets
Samsung launches new Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge variant in select marketsSamsung Newsroom

Leading smartphone-maker Samsung on Thursday launched the new Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge variant.

"The glossy new colorway, which radiates quality and luxury, will be exclusive to 128GB versions of the device and debut in select markets on December 9," Samsung said in a statement.

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The new Galaxy S7 edge flaunts glossy black cover on the back and front. The edge's frame features matching dark metal, resulting in a stunning all-black body.

Under-the-hood, all the key specifications such as screen resolution, CPU, camera, RAM, internal storage and battery capacity remain the same as seen inside the original model.

For those unaware, the Galaxy S7 edge sports a QHD (2560x1440p) dual-edge curved display, Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890 (depending on the region of sale), 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB inbuilt memory, a dual-pixel 12MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and a 5MP snapper with F/1.7 aperture on the front.

With the launch of the new variant, the Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in seven colours -- Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Silver Titanium, Pink Gold, recently launched Blue Coral and the new Black Pearl.

In a related development, Samsung launched the Blue Coral variant of the Galaxy S7 edge in India on November 8.

"The Galaxy S7 edge has witnessed a tremendous response from Indian consumers. The new colour variant is one of the trendiest must-have colours of the year and will compliment personal styles and offers a touch of sophistication. Coupled with a premium design and impeccable functionality, the new variant will surely add to the phenomenal success of the Galaxy S7 edge in India", Manu Sharma, vice president, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said in a statement.

The new Galaxy S7 edge flaunts an eye-catching deep blue cover on the back and front, and the edge's metallic frame features a premium gold finish, resulting in a stunning dual-toned colour combination.

Samsung officially launches Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral variant in international markets
Samsung officially launches Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral variant in IndiaSamsung Newsroom

Except the colour, the rest of the internal hardware and design language is the same as seen in the original model. It will be made available across Samsung's authorised offline and online shops as well as Samsung's e-commerce store – Samsung Shop -- in 32 GB storage for Rs. 50,900 December 15, 2016 onwards.

Key specification of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge:

Model Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Display 5.5-inch QHD (2560x1440p) super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4 shield
  • Pixel density: 534 ppi (pixels per inch)
OS Android v6.0 Marshmallow
Processor
  • Model 1: 14nm based 64-bit class Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU (bound for US, China and China)
  • Model 2: 14nm based 64-bit class Samsung Exynos 8890 series Octa-core CPU (rest of the world including India)
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB/64GB/128GB (UFS v2.0), expandable up to 200GB
Camera
  • Main: dual-pixel 12MP camera with f/1.7 aperture, Smart OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
  • Front: 5MP with F/1.7 aperture
Battery 3600mAh with Fast Charging both on wired and wireless and
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Network 4G-LTE (Cat. 9: with up to 450/50 mbps download/upload speed)
Add-ons 3D glass and metal fuse body, Always Display feature, finger-print sensor, IP68 water-proof certifications, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), MIMO,
Bluetooth v 4.2 LE, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (Near Field Communications), MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission), special Cherry Oak finish box
Dimensions 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm
Weight 157 g