Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3208)59.1
Performance(#4311)60.3
Camera(#3984)42.4
Display(#1347)79.5
Battery(#6258)43.5
Build(#247)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A7
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm and a weight of 141g, utilizing a glass front with Gorilla Glass 4, an aluminum frame, and a plastic back.
- Its 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 or Exynos 5430 Octa chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 2600 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), it is upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop), offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy A7 combines a stylish design with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionVersions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
GPUAdreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes