Overall Score
60.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#2683)60.2
Performance(#4474)60.3
Camera(#1748)46.9
Display(#1521)79.5
Battery(#7362)43.5
Build(#393)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm and weighing 172 grams.
- Its 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 401 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Exynos 7580 Octa chipset with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization, capable of recording 1080p video, while a 5 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The 3300 mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing adequate power for daily use without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), it is upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), offering a user-friendly interface and access to various apps.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy A7 (2016) combines solid build quality, a vibrant display, and reliable performance in a single package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionVersions: A710F (Europe, South Africa); A710F/DS (Kazakhstan, Russia); A710M (LATAM); A710M/DS (Brazil); A710FD (Southeast Asia); A710Y/DS (Philippines, Taiwan); A7100 (Hong Kong, China). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
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
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
GPUMali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes