Samsung Galaxy A7
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
#3208Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Performance
57.758.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
82.880.4
Battery
22.426.1
Build
90.589.2
Connectivity
56.357.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.643.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A7 features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and a lighter weight of 141g compared to the Galaxy J7 (2016), which weighs 170g and has a slightly thicker profile.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, but the A7 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals compared to the J7's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A7's Snapdragon 615 or Exynos 5430 chipset provides a slight edge over the J7's Snapdragon 617 or Exynos 7870, although both have 2GB of RAM.
- The cameras are similar with 13 MP rear sensors, but the J7 has a wider aperture of f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The J7 also has a larger 3300mAh battery compared to the A7's 2600mAh, offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A7 runs on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the J7 starts with Android 6.0.1 and is upgradable to 8.1, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016, March 29
Description
Versions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)
Versions: J710F, J710FN (EMEA); J710M (LATAM); J710H (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slotsAsia/China model with 1080p display and 3 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F
Adreno 405Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity