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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J710FN | |
Form Factor | Touch | |
Height | 151.7 mm | Better than 72 % of phones rated. |
Width | 76 mm | Better than 86 % of phones rated. |
Depth | 7.8 mm | Better than 89 % of phones rated. |
Weight | 169 g | Worse than 70 % of phones rated. |
Body Colour | Gold | White | Black | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM |
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has dimensions 151.7 mm × 76 mm × 7.8 mm. Its weight is 169 g.
Show moreDISPLAY Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Display Type | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | Better than 69 % of phones rated. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | Better than 63 % of phones rated. |
Display Format | HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | Better than 98 % of phones rated. |
The screen size reaches 5.5" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.
Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | Better than 56 % of phones rated. |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Better than 99 % of phones rated. |
The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is 1.6 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.
Show moreMEMORY Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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RAM | 2 GB | Better than 55 % of phones rated. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | Worse than 53 % of phones rated. |
User Memory | 10.8 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 16 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.
For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.
Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is equipped with 2 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | Better than 78 % of phones rated. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | Better than 55 % of phones rated. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | |
Light Source | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | Worse than 55 % of phones rated. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | Better than 96 % of phones rated. |
The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 13 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/1.9 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.
Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The lens is equipped with 5 Megapixel. However, do not forget there are other factors than resolution having impact on the final quality of front camera photos. The main front lens also achieves F/1.9.
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | Better than 74 % of phones rated. |
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Talk Time | 1380 minutes | Better than 84 % of phones rated. |
Run Time Details |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (audio): up to 96 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs |
The battery size of Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is 3300 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. The phone Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) will last one charge with constant phone calls 1380 minutes.
Show moreCELLULAR Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | Better than 88 % of phones rated. |
Operating System | Google Android | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Google Android.
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Better than 66 % of phones rated. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS |
Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.1 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.
Show moreMEDIA Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking |
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter |
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