Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
#4293Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Performance
68.857.1
Camera
27.919.1
Display
46.944.5
Battery
26.126.1
Build
90.291.7
Connectivity
52.350.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.334.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 Max features a larger 5.7-inch display compared to the 5.5-inch display of the J7 Prime, both with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the J7 Prime offering a higher ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the J7 Max is powered by the Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 chipset, while the J7 Prime uses the Exynos 7870 Octa, which may provide slightly better efficiency.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J7 Max has a wider aperture of f/1.7 compared to f/1.9 on the J7 Prime, potentially allowing for better low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3300 mAh, and both devices lack fast or wireless charging.
- The J7 Max runs Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to 8.0 Oreo, while the J7 Prime starts with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 9.0 Pie, providing a more recent software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring aluminum frames and plastic backs, but the J7 Prime includes Gorilla Glass on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2016, November 30
Announced
2017
2016, September 01
Description
Versions: SM-G615F/DS (India)Also known as Samsung Galaxy On Max without smart glow ring
Versions: G610F (EMEA); G610F/DS (EMEA & Asia); G610F/DD (India, Pakistan); G610M (LATAM); G610M/DS (Brazil); G610Y/DS (Taiwan, Philippines). Also known as Samsung Galaxy On Nxt, Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
PLS
PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.7, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.7 x 78.8 x 8.1 mm (6.17 x 3.10 x 0.32 in)
151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
179 g
167 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity