Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G9300)
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Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G9300
Brand: Galaxy (Parent: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.) Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen: 7th generation Galaxy S flagship SM-G9300 (China variant, Exynos 8890) Release Date: 2016-03-01 • Status: End of life Classification Date: 2025-10-16 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | — | Physical tampering uncommon, but aftermarket modifications (battery replacements, rooting) exist. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Many unpatched vulnerabilities remain, as security updates ended. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | — | Attacks confirmed, but not at massive scale. |
| Updatability | None | — | No official updates since; custom ROMs remain the only option. |
| Category Score | Score: 3 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | — | Samsung Account integration, but legacy Android version limits compatibility. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | — | Supports WPA2, TLS 1.2 but not newer standards like WPA3 or TLS 1.3. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | — | Full-disk encryption introduced with Android 6.0, but less robust than modern file-based encryption. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | — | Samsung Account + Android account, limited enterprise features compared to modern devices. |
| Authentication | Basic | — | Fingerprint sensor, PIN, pattern, password; lacks advanced biometric security. |
| Brute-force protection | Basic | — | Android lockout after failed attempts; no Titan security chip. |
| Event logging | Partial logging | — | Android system logs basic access attempts, but not comprehensive. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup | — | User must set a PIN/pattern/password; no strict complexity enforcement. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), last official update Android 8.0 (Oreo) (Companion App: Samsung Smart Switch, Samsung Members) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Exynos 8890 Octa (4× 2.3 GHz Mongoose + 4× 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) • GPU: Mali-T880 MP12 |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4 • Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB internal, expandable via microSD up to 256 GB |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: 3000 mAh, non-removable • Power: Adaptive Fast Charging (15 W) • Charging: Wired (Quick Charge 2.0), Wireless charging supported (Qi/PMA) |
| Display & Camera | Display: 5.1-inch Super AMOLED, 1440 × 2560 pixels (QHD), Gorilla Glass 4 • Camera: Rear 12 MP (f/1.7, OIS, dual pixel), Front 5 MP |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Mono speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack • Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, micro-USB 2.0 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 142.4 × 69.6 × 7.9 mm • Mass: 152 g |
