Samsung Galaxy S7 release date: potentially larger model of the upcoming phone

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Another day, another Galaxy S7 leak, and this time, the new information points to a possibly supersized version of the upcoming Samsung flagship.

Thanks to a leak coming courtesy of accessory maker ITSkins and as reported by NDTV, supposed specs of another version of the Galaxy S7 indicate that it will be significantly larger. The exact measurements are 163.3 x 82.7 x 7.8 millimeters, and that could potentially translate to a phone sporting a six-inch screen.

To be clear, Samsung is not ditching the standard sized Galaxy S7, as the dimensions of that phone were also leaked, and instead, the larger measurements are expected to be for what some are now calling the Galaxy S7 Plus.

Samsung has not verified the leaks, although if true, then they could be hinting at the company's plans moving forward with their flagship offering.

Aside from hinting at the existence of the Galaxy S7 Plus, the recent leaks also revealed how the phone may be structured.

According to Forbes, the leaks indicate that the home button present appears to be more angular than in other models. The leaks also show that the phone's SIM card slot has now been transferred to the side of the Galaxy S7, potentially paving the way for the rumored return of microSD support.

The leaks also indicate that the Galaxy S7 may have a microUSB charging port.

Rumors regarding the Galaxy S7 have been running rampant recently.

Earlier rumors have suggested that Samsung may be planning to offer two types of chipsets for the S7, with some containing the company's own line of Exynos products and others in possession of Qualcomm's Snapdragon offerings.

The Galaxy S7 is also being rumored for an earlier than expected release date, with January even being mentioned as a possibility. 

More news about the Galaxy S7 is expected to become available soon.