Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
#3280
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
#3276Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.958.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) features a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels compared to the A7 (2017)'s 5.7-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A6+ is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, while the A7 utilizes the Exynos 7880, with the A7 having a slightly faster CPU at 1.9 GHz.
- Both models have a 16 MP rear camera, but the A6+ offers a higher 24 MP selfie camera compared to the A7's 16 MP.
- The A6+ has a 3500 mAh battery, slightly less than the A7's 3600 mAh, but both lack wireless charging.
- The A6+ runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with One UI, whereas the A7 originally launched with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) but is upgradable to Oreo.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum frames, though the A7 has a glass back with Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Lite in China; Galaxy Jean in Korea
Versions: A720F (Global Single-SIM); A720F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Exynos 7880 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-T830MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
24 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.2 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm (6.31 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes