Samsung Galaxy E7
#3713
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
#3510Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy E7
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Performance
52.052.0
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
23.425.4
Build
89.274.6
Connectivity
53.054.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.140.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy E7 features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy J5 (2016) has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~282 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset and have 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The E7's camera has an f/2.1 aperture, whereas the J5 (2016) offers a better f/1.9 aperture for low-light photography, but both have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera.
- The J5 (2016) has a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the E7's 2950 mAh, providing potentially better battery life.
- In terms of build quality, the E7 has a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the J5 (2016) features an aluminum frame, which may enhance its durability.
- Finally, the E7 runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.1.1, while the J5 (2016) comes with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy E7
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Versions: E7000, E7009, E700F, E700F/DS, E700H, E700H/DD, E700H/DS, E700M, E700M/DSAlso known as Samsung Galaxy E7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: J510FN (Europe); J510F (HK, India, South Africa, Thailand); J510G (Malaysia, Indonesia); J510Y (New Zealand); J510M (LATAM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Duos (2016) with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.1, 27mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
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
2950 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Weight
141 g
159 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Brown, Blue
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity