Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
#2988Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Performance
56.563.7
Camera
47.455.0
Display
82.880.4
Battery
26.117.9
Build
94.189.0
Connectivity
58.159.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.344.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the Galaxy Alpha's 4.7-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in higher pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A7 is powered by the Exynos 7580 Octa chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Alpha uses the Exynos 5430 Octa with 2GB of RAM, making the A7 more capable for multitasking.
- The A7 also has a superior camera setup with a 13 MP rear camera featuring OIS, compared to the Alpha's 12 MP rear camera without OIS, although the Alpha can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the A7 at 3300 mAh versus the Alpha's 1860 mAh, providing better longevity.
- Both devices use Android, but the A7 supports a later version, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is premium for both, with glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the A7 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Versions: A710F (Europe, South Africa); A710F/DS (Kazakhstan, Russia); A710M (LATAM); A710M/DS (Brazil); A710FD (Southeast Asia); A710Y/DS (Philippines, Taiwan); A7100 (Hong Kong, China). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: G850F (Europe); G850T (T-Mobile), G850M (Vodafone); G850FQ; G850YAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Alfa
Display
Size
5.5"
4.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China
Mali-T628 MP6
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
2.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
1860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Weight
172 g
115 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate