Samsung Galaxy J6
#3217
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
#3212Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J6
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J6 features a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels, while the Galaxy J7 (2016) has a slightly larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J6 is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset with options for up to 4GB RAM, whereas the J7 uses the Snapdragon 617 with a maximum of 2GB RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J6 offers an 8 MP front camera compared to the J7's 5 MP.
- The J6 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the J7 has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery.
- Regarding build quality, the J6 has a plastic frame and back with Gorilla Glass on the front, while the J7 features an aluminum frame and plastic back.
- The J6 runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 10, while the J7 initially runs Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J6
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016, March 29
Description
Versions: J600F/DS (Global DS); J600G/DS (India)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On6 in India
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
5.6"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Adreno 405Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm (5.88 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
154 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes