Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)
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Samsung Galaxy J7
#3492Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7
Performance
59.856.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
82.880.4
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.882.6
Connectivity
51.552.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.840.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and back, while the Galaxy J7 has a plastic back and frame, making the C7 feel sturdier.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, but the C7 offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the J7's 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the C7 is equipped with a more powerful octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the J7 has a less capable processor and only 1.5GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the C7's 16 MP front camera surpasses the J7's 5 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the software experience differs, with the C7 running Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box, while the J7 launched with Android 5.1 but is upgradable to 7.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7
General
Release Date
2017
2015, July 16
Announced
2017
2015, June 19
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China
Versions: J700F (India, Thailand); J700M (LATAM); J700M/DS (Brazil); J700H with no LTE (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Russia); J700T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); J700P (Virgin Mobile, Boost).
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 405Mali-T720MP2
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.7, AF5 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.4 x 74.7 x 7.9 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight
180 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gold, Black, Pink
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 MbpsHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity