Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A01
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.756.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

