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Samsung Galaxy J7

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)Exynos 7580 Octa*
Processor
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53*
Display diagonal
5.50 in*
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Display

Display diagonal
5.50 in*
Display pixel density
267 ppi*
Resolution
720 × 1280*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Displays

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

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)Exynos 7580 Octa*
Processor
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53*
Graphics
Adreno 405Mali-T720MP2*

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

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

Memory options

  • 1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    1.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear wide*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    13 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Role
    wide*
    Aperture
    1.90 f-number*

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

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,000 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)*
Reported value 2: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.1, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4.1, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 4.10*
NFC
Yes (Snapdragon model only)*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)*
Weight
171 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Gold*
  • White*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 52 fields
body weight
171 g (6.03 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    171*
    unit
    g*
    original
    171 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 (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-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 (~69.6% 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 256 GB (dedicated slot)*
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 J7*
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
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, RDS, recording*
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
Accelerometer, proximity*
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
White, Black, Gold*
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 21.1/5.76 MbpsHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    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 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)Exynos 7580 Octa*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 33*
    • 38*
    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 (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.5 GHz*
    span
    • 65*
    • 72*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 405Mali-T720MP2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 1.5 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
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 13*
    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), 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 200 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
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
Plastic body*
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
selfie camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes (Snapdragon model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-J700F, SM-J700H, SM-J700M, SM-J700T*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 709 / Basemark X: 3922*
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 loudspeaker
Voice 63dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 66dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -96.1dB / Crosstalk -73.2dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 91h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.879 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (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
    23*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    23mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.50 W/kg (head)     0.37 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.5*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.50 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.37*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.37 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
1.25 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.25*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.25 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.36*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.36 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
Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,000*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3000 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    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 76 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, June*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 18 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.3*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.30 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)
171* 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
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 (%)
69.6* %
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)
3,000* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
222.00000000000003*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy J7*
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)
152.2* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
78.7* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
7.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 56 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 76 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 18 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Body · Dimensions
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)*
Body · SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Body · Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP*
Comms · NFC
Yes (Snapdragon model only)*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio, RDS, recording*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2015, June 19. Released 2015, July 16*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 4.5*
Memory · Internal
16GB 1.5GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
White, Black, Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-J700F, SM-J700H, SM-J700M, SM-J700T, J7, SM-J700T1, SM-J700K, SM-J700P, SM-j7008*
Historical price
About 200 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.37 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 21.1/5.76 Mbps HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -96.1dB / Crosstalk -73.2dB*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 91h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.879 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 63dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 66dB*
Our Tests · Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 709 Basemark X: 3922*
Platform · Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53*
Platform · GPU
Adreno 405 Mali-T720MP2*
Platform · OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)*
Selfie camera · Features
LED flash*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
White
White*
Black
Black*
Gold
Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.5* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
1.5 GB
Capacity
1.5* GB
16 GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB
Memory
1.5* GB
Capacity
16.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear wide
Resolution
13.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Role
wide*
Aperture
1.9* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data