Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
#3097
TCL 30
#1693Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
TCL 30
Performance
57.173.1
Camera
27.928.4
Display
82.881.3
Battery
26.935.8
Build
77.865.8
Connectivity
63.062.4
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
43.855.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the TCL 30 offers a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the J7 is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, whereas the TCL 30 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G37, with the latter having more RAM at 4GB compared to the J7's 3GB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the TCL 30 boasting a 50 MP rear camera and a 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the J7's 13 MP rear and 13 MP front cameras.
- Battery life is also superior in the TCL 30, featuring a 5010 mAh capacity and 18W charging, compared to the J7's 3600 mAh.
- Lastly, the J7 runs on Android 7.0 (upgradable to 9.0), while the TCL 30 operates on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
TCL 30
General
Release Date
2017
2022, February 27
Announced
2017
2022, February 27
Description
Versions: J730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J730FM/DS (UAE, Russia)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED, 650 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
181 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Tech Black, Muse Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass