Samsung Galaxy A7

Added: 01.12.15 | Updated: 01.19.22
  • Model: Galaxy A7
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.36 out of 5 (14 votes)
  • Price: 300 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2015
  • Dimensions: 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm
  • Weight: 141 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 16 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.5 inches
  • Battery: 2600 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 13MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Samsung Galaxy A7 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A7 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A7

Other names

Versions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)

Launch date

Samsung Galaxy A7 PricePrice

First price

300 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A7 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.94 in (151 mm)

Width

3 in ( 76.2 mm)

Depth

0.25 in ( 6.3 mm)

Weight

4.97 oz (141 grams)

Build materials

Aluminum frame, plastic back

Water resistant

Colors

Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy A7 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.5 in

Screen Area

83.4 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 1920 px

Points per inch

401 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

72.5%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy A7 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
or Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F

CPU

- Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FD
-Octa-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F

GPU

- Adreno 405 - A700FD
-Mali-T628 MP6 - A700F

Samsung Galaxy A7 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A7 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A7 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A7 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A7 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A700FD, A700F
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - A700F 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - A700FD
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.41 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.05 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A7 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A7 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2600 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 17 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 54 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy A7 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-S-Voice

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A7 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core315 (Position 456 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core839 (Position 480 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 Vulkan905 (Position 230 out of 281)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL453 (Position 298 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core296 (Position 1227 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core973 (Position 1319 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core568 (Position 718 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1471 (Position 747 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript1984

See the page Samsung Galaxy A7 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Review of Samsung Galaxy A7

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) hit the market shortly after its Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 brethren. It impresses with a pleasant appearance. Compared to the then hit among flagships Galaxy S5, this model is characterized by lower performance, simpler camera, non-removable battery, absence of fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor and lack of protection against water. The device fits into the middle price range.
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Samsung Galaxy A7 Reviews and Opinions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A7 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A7 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 300 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A7 come out?

Samsung Galaxy A7 mobile was launched on in these colors: Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A7 ?

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has dimensions of Height: 151 mm Width: 76.2 mm Thickness: 6.3 mm and weighs approximately 141 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A7?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 401 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A7 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FD
Octa-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F. Samsung Galaxy A7 is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A7?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A7?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) and features like