Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Performance
61.357.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.144.5
Battery
24.226.1
Build
67.991.7
Connectivity
49.050.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.134.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A01 features a smaller 5.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Galaxy J7 Prime has a 5.5-inch PLS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A01 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset, whereas the J7 Prime utilizes an Exynos 7870 Octa, both with 16GB of storage but differing RAM options, with the J7 Prime offering up to 3GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J7 Prime's f/1.9 aperture may provide better low-light performance compared to the A01's f/2.2.
- The A01 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly less than the J7 Prime's 3300 mAh, which may affect overall longevity.
- Regarding software, the A01 runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, while the J7 Prime originally launched with Android 6.0.1 and is upgradable to Android 9.0, indicating a more dated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A01 featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the J7 Prime has a glass front with an aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
General
Release Date
2019, December 17
2016, November 30
Announced
2019, December 17
2016, September 01
Description
Versions: SM-A015F/DS (Global), SM-A015G/DS (India), SM-A015M/DS (LATAM)
Versions: G610F (EMEA); G610F/DS (EMEA & Asia); G610F/DD (India, Pakistan); G610M (LATAM); G610M/DS (Brazil); G610Y/DS (Taiwan, Philippines). Also known as Samsung Galaxy On Nxt, Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.2 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
149 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

