Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
#4885
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
#4834Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
Performance
56.965.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.142.1
Battery
26.123.0
Build
73.00.2
Connectivity
57.964.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.530.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display compared to the 5.0-inch PLS LCD of the Galaxy XCover 4s, with the latter offering a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J7 is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, while the XCover 4s utilizes the more advanced Exynos 7885, providing better processing capabilities and RAM options.
- The camera on the XCover 4s is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor versus the J7's 8 MP, although both devices have a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the J7 at 3300 mAh, compared to the XCover 4s's 2800 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The J7 runs Android 8.0 (upgradable to 9.0), while the XCover 4s comes with Android 9.0 (upgradable to 11), offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Versions: Galaxy J7 V SM-J737V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Star SM-J737T (T-Mobile/Metro PCS), SM-J737A (AT&T); Galaxy J7 Refine 2018 SM-J737P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile), SM-J737U (USA unlocked)
Versions: SM-G398F, SM-G398FN/DS (Europe)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Mali-G71 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF or 13 MP, f/1.7, AF (operator dependent)
16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP / 13 MP, f/1.7 (operator dependent)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
Weight
181 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1/4.2, 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
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass