Samsung Galaxy A7 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy A7 - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

Added by Richard Taylor on 01.12.15 | Last update 01.19.22

Samsung Galaxy A7 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Samsung Galaxy A7 is a 2015 smartphone. It measures 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm and weighs 141 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 5.5" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 1920 and 401 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 5 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on 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 CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 2600 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy A7 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A7
Release date	2015, January
Dimensions	151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3 x 0.25 in)
Weight	141 g (4.97 oz)
Body build	Aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors	Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Battery	2600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 54 h
Approximate price	300 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.5" inc
Screen area	83.4 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	72.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
Processor 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
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 405 - A700FD -Mali-T628 MP6 - A700F
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM
GeekBench 5 Single Core	296 (Rank 967 of 1569)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	973 (Rank 1054 of 1564)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	568 (Rank 680 of 987)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1471 (Rank 708 of 984)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1984

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 1.05 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.41 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

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

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity, compass - ANT+ -S-Voice - Versions: A700F (EMEA), A700FD (Malaysia, Pakistan), A700K/A700S/A700L (Korea)

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

Samsung Galaxy A7 Review

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. ... continues. Read the full Samsung Galaxy A7 review.

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Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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