Samsung and AT&T this month released the latest “ruggedized” Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy S7 (GS7) Active. The new phone is nearly identical to the “regular” GS7, with a few key differences. It’s designed to stand up to more abuse than its sleeker, more delicate GS7 and GS7 edge counterparts. It has a bigger battery and an additional customizable side button, along with some other design departures. The Active version also costs $100 more than the base GS7.

Here’s how to tell if the tougher, more expensive GS7 Active smartphone is right for you, or if you’d be better off with the better-looking GS7 or GS7 edge phones.

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