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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)#2738

Released: 2018

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

Overall Score

60.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2738)60.1
Performance(#3124)62.5
Camera(#2990)43.7
Display(#1346)79.5
Battery(#6256)43.5
Build(#246)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) features a sleek design with glass front and back, complemented by a plastic frame, measuring 159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm and weighing 168 grams.
  • Its 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images at approximately 411 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by the Exynos 7885 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and Mali-G71 GPU, supported by up to 6GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a versatile 24 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p with gyro-EIS.
  • A 24 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
  • The battery capacity stands at 3300 mAh, with no fast or wireless charging options available.
  • It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradeable to Android 10 with One UI 2.0.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 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 (2018) combines solid performance and camera capabilities in a stylish package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2018
Announced2018, September 20
DescriptionVersions: SM-A750F/DS (EMEA); SM-A750G (Hong Kong); SM-A750FN/DS (Europe)

Display

Size6"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetExynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G71
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera24 MP
Main Camera Details24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera24 MP
Front Camera Details24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions159.8 x 76.8 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 3.02 x 0.30 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, blue, gold, pink
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes