Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
#3285Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
Performance
58.557.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
26.124.2
Build
89.285.3
Connectivity
57.044.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.042.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) features a glass front and aluminum frame, providing a more premium build compared to the plastic frame of the Galaxy J7 Nxt.
- Both models have a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J7 (2016) utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, while the J7 Nxt is powered by the Exynos 7870, with both offering similar RAM options.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The J7 (2016) has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the J7 Nxt.
- Software-wise, the J7 (2016) runs on Android 6.0.1, upgradable to Android 8.1, while the J7 Nxt comes with Android 7.0, upgradable to Android 9.0 with One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016, March 29
2017
Description
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
Versions: J701F/DS (India); J701M J7 Neo (LATAM); J7 Core (Philippines)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405Mali-T830 MP1
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
152.4 x 78.6 x 7.6 mm (6.00 x 3.09 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
0.61 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity