Samsung Galaxy J7 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Top Specs

Release Date: 2015, June
Dimensions: 152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm
Weight: 171 g
Screen: 5.5", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Single, 13 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 5 MP
Memory: 16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
CPU: Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy J7
Release date	2015, June
Dimensions (HxWxD)	152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm \| 5.99 x 3.1 x 0.3 in
Weight	171 g \| 6.03 oz
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	White, Black, Gold
Battery	3000 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 18 h (3G) Music play - Up to 76 h
Approximate price	200 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	69.6%
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Functions	LED flash

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	- Exynos 7580 Octa - Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) -Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 405 -Mali-T720MP2
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
GeekBench 5 Single Core	117
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	434
GeekBench 4 Single Core	693
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3327
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1997

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 MbpsHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes (Snapdragon model only)
USB	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 1.25 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.37 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording
Headphone jack	Yes

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity - ANT+ - Versions: J700F (India, Thailand); J700M (LATAM); J700M/DS (Brazil); J700H with no LTE (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Russia); J700T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); J700P (Virgin Mobile, Boost)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy J7 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy J7 was around 200 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

The official release date is 2015, June.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy J7 is 171 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy J7, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy J7 is 5.5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy J7, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy J7 is 152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy J7 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy J7 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy J7 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy J7 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy J7 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy J7 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.