The Samsung Galaxy S7 Adventure - Putting the device to the test

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Members of the media gathered at the pickup point before being transported to the secret adventure location – Tadom Hill Resorts.

By now, you should have heard about what the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are capable of, both have water and dust resistance, excellent camera module, basically it's a great smartphone for a rugged outdoor adventure; but how great? Well, we went to Tadom Hill Resorts to put the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to the test through a series of fun activities.

Throughout the activities, we really tested the phone’s reliability against the natural elements and it's safe to say that it exceeded our expectations especially when swimming in the lake. The sharp-shooting camera function is also a great complementary feature, allowing us to capture the beauty and record the surroundings and the moments. Check out the pictures below!

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Teams locating their assigned Galaxy S7 edge in muddy waters – testing the Galaxy S7 edge’s IP68 capabilities

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Teams checking their Galaxy S7 edge for the next clue

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Samsung incorporated the use of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge into all the challenges

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Teams recording the challenge using the Galaxy S7 edge’s amazing camera

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Teams paddling through the lake at Tadom Hill Resorts

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Teams retrieved their flag during the lake challenge – signalling the end of their adventure!

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Challenge complete! What an adventure!

“As the world feels smaller thanks to new technological advancements, we want to empower users and help them get more out of life as they explore the world. Samsung has played a huge part in the evolution of mobile phones and we have witnessed them become more than simple communication devices – they are companions that make us rethink what we can do with them. We have pushed the boundaries of innovation to encourage users to travel with less limitations,” said Lee Jui Siang, Vice President of Mobile and IT Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

To recap the prices, both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are available at Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealerships at a recommended retail price of RM2699 (inclusive of 6% GST) and RM3099 (inclusive of 6% GST), respectively. In addition, there's also new a Pink Gold Galaxy S7 edge just released today, along with Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum.

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And it’s a wrap! Many props to Samsung Malaysia Electronics for organizing a fun event, and lucky for us to survive braving through the sand and water during the ‘Galaxy S7 Adventure’ at Tadom Hill Resorts lol