Samsung Galaxy J7 V
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Samsung Galaxy Note T879
#5012Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
Performance
61.448.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.581.6
Battery
26.121.8
Build
82.115.8
Connectivity
54.346.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.029.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 V features a more modern build with a glass front and plastic back, while the Galaxy Note T879 has a slightly bulkier design and is heavier.
- The J7 V has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the Note T879's 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 800 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J7 V is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 625 chipset and an octa-core CPU, while the Note T879 relies on an older dual-core Snapdragon S3.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J7 V has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Note's 2 MP.
- The J7 V also boasts a larger 3300 mAh battery versus the Note's 2500 mAh, contributing to longer usage times.
- Finally, the J7 V runs on Android 7.0.1 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Note T879's Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 V
Samsung Galaxy Note T879
General
Release Date
2017
2012
Announced
2017
2012
Description
Versions: Galaxy J7 V J727V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Perx J727P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); Galaxy Halo J727AZ (Cricket); Galaxy J7 Prime SM-J727T (T-Mobile)
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-T879
Display
Size
5.5"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
146.8 x 83.1 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
167.3 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Gray (Verizon), Black (Sprint)
Navy Blue, Ceramic White, Soft Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.24 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
0.19 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer