Samsung Galaxy J6
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
#3208Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J6
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Performance
61.358.5
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
24.226.1
Build
72.589.2
Connectivity
49.557.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.443.0
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
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, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity