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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)

Smartphone Released

Display diagonal
5.50 in*
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Battery capacity
3,300 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
5.50 in*
Display pixel density
267 ppi*
Resolution
720 x 1280
Panel
TFT LCD
Horizontal pixels
720 px
Vertical pixels
1,280 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5.50 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,280 px*
    Technology
    TFT*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Processor
Exynos

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A53*
    Cores
    8*
    Listed frequency
    1.6 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 16 GB*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB
    Capacity
    2 GB

Storage options

  • 16 GB eMMC 5.1
    Capacity
    16 GB
    Technology
    eMMC 5.1
  • 32 GB eMMC 5.1
    Capacity
    32 GB
    Technology
    eMMC 5.1
  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
  • 32 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    13 MP
  • Front camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    5 MP
  • Front camera 2
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    13 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

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android Oreo
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
4.1
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • gyro*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)*
Weight
181 g

Colors

  • Black*
  • Blue*
  • Gold*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 38 fields
body weight
181 g (6.38 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    181*
    unit
    g*
    original
    181 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
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT 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 (~71.4% 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
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 400 GB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    400*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    400 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 J7 (2018)*
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/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1/4.2, A2DP, 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 (SM-J737T1 only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, 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, Blue, Gold*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 8.0 (Oreo)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core 1.6 GHz*
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
memory internal
16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 10*
    • 14*
    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
8 MP / 13 MP, AF (operator dependent)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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 200 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 66(1700/2100) - SM-J737U*
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
comms nfc
Yes (operator dependent)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-J737F, SM-J737V, SM-J737T, SM-J737A, SM-J737P, SM-J737T1*
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
selfie camera single
5 MP / 13 MP (operator dependent)*
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
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2018, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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
launch status
Available. Released 2018, July*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.6*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.6 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.34 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 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
181* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
TFT*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,280*
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 (%)
71.4* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
2* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* 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
Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,300* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
236.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2018.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
153.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
76.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 48 fields
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1/4.2, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes (operator dependent)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio (SM-J737T1 only)*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2018, June. Released 2018, July*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, AF or 13 MP, f/1.7, AF (operator dependent)*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.1*
Memory · Internal
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, Blue, Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-J737F, SM-J737V, SM-J737T, SM-J737A, SM-J737P, SM-J737T1, SM-J737U, SM-J737S, SM-J737R4*
Historical price
About 200 EUR*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - SM-J737U*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66 - SM-J737U*
Network · Features
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-J737A 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14 - SM-J737A*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T830 MP1*
Platform · OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP / 13 MP, f/1.7 (operator dependent)*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Blue
Blue*
Gold
Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.5* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
TFT*
Front cameras
Front camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Front camera 2
Resolution
13.0* MP
Position
Front*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Memory options
2 GB
Capacity
2.0* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A53
Cores
8*
Listed frequency
1.6* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Rear camera 2
Resolution
13.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
1.7* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data