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Phones
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

Smartphone

Display diagonal
5.50 in
Battery capacity
3,300 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
5.50 in
Display pixel density
401 ppi*
Resolution
1920x1080
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
1,920 px
Vertical pixels
1,080 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.50 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,080 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,920 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Processor
Cortex-A53
CPU cores
8
Clock configuration
1.6 GHz

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB
    Capacity
    3 GB

Storage options

  • 16 GB
    Capacity
    16 GB

Cameras

  • 13 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    LED
    Resolution
    13 MP
  • 5 MP
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Flash
    None
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
3,300 mAh
Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Li-Ion

Charging

  • Wired*
    Rated charging power
    18 W*
    Technology
    wired*
    Variant / details
    Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
Yes*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Proximity sensor
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • 3.5mm jack
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • NFC
  • RGB ambient light
  • USB OTG

Cellular networks

  • 2G GSM
  • 3G UMTS
  • 4G LTE

Bluetooth profiles

  • A2DP

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)*
Height
151.50 mm
Width
74.10 mm
Thickness
7.30 mm
Weight
172 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Gold*
  • Pink*
  • White*

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • SM-A710F
  • SM-A710F/DS
  • SM-A710M
  • SM-A710Y
  • SM-A710K
  • SM-A710L
  • SM-A710S

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 51 fields
body weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    172*
    unit
    g*
    original
    172 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    83.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    83.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy A7 (2016)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 7580 OctaQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 49*
    • 54*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.6*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.6 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), OIS, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    28*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    28mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 300 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery charging
Fast battery charging 18W*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    18W*
    span
    • 22*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-A710F, SM-A710S, SM-A710M, SM-A710FD, SM-A710Y, SM-A7100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 96h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    24*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    24mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    1.9*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/1.9*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, December*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.41 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.41*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.41 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.55*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.55 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
1.19 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.19*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.19 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.25*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.25 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,300*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3300 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 78 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, December*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 17 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.3*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.3 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.29*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.29 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
172* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,920*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5.5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
74.3* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
3* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
13* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
4.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
210.9*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2015.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
151.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
74.1* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
7.3* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 55 fields
Battery · Charging
18W wired*
Battery · Music play
Up to 78 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 17 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)*
Body · SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Display · Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2015, December. Released 2015, December*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 4.5*
Memory · Internal
16GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, White, Gold, Pink*
Misc · Models
SM-A710F, SM-A710S, SM-A710M, SM-A710FD, SM-A710Y, SM-A7100, SM-A710L, SM-A710K, SM-A7108*
Historical price
About 190 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 96h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T720MP2 Adreno 405 - China*
Platform · OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Charging
Wired
Rated charging power
18.0* W
Technology
wired*
Variant / details
Source-declared charging power; compatible charger and conditions unspecified*
Colors
Black
Black*
White
White*
Gold
Gold*
Pink
Pink*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.5* in
Horizontal pixels
1,080* px
Vertical pixels
1,920* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
13.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Stabilization
OIS*
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data