Overall Score
43.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3097)43.8
Performance(#4556)57.1
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#1312)82.8
Battery(#4032)26.9
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#2335)63.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm and weighing 181g.
- 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.
- Powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset and an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, it delivers reliable performance with 3GB of RAM across various storage options.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with an f/1.7 aperture for decent low-light performance and a 13 MP front camera for selfies.
- The 3600 mAh battery supports typical daily usage but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it can be upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie with One UI for enhanced user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device does not feature water resistance and lacks stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Galaxy J7 (2017) is a well-rounded smartphone with solid specifications for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: J730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J730FM/DS (UAE, Russia)
Display
Size5.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetExynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T830 MP1
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight181 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
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
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass