Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)  +1 variation

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launchMay, 2016

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2-Minute Review

Let's cut through the noise, and get to the crux of it. 4 Expert Reviews analysed and summarised by the PhoneCurry Editorial Team, in a short and sweet 2-minute review.

Design

  • Well built
  • Looks cheap and utilitarian, compared to the much more premium designs of its competitors
  • The dimensions are a tad too big, at least for people with small hands
  • No fingerprint sensor

Display

  • Display on the J7 falls short of expectations - colors are a little off, it's a bit on the dim side, and lacks an auto-brightness setting
  • No Gorilla glass protection on the display

Software

  • Also lacks notification LED, gyroscope and a magnetometer or magnetic sensor

Performance

  • Quite good at heat management - doesn't heat up even when put under a lot of stress
  • Overall performance is good, but the phone is still underpowered compared to its top competition

Camera

  • Decent camera
  • Average camera

Audio

  • Loudspeaker is not particularly loud, and having it on the back makes it cumbersome still

Battery

  • Great battery life (can easily last over a day)

More

  • Useful "Ultra Power Saving" mode

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, Upgradeable to 8.0 OreoNo more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5.5 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 267 pixels per inch)
Display TypeAMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • Super AMOLED
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Hall Sensor
  • Proximity Sensor
Processor/RAM
Processor1.6 GHz, Octa Core, Samsung Exynos 7870Ranked #98 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUMali-T830 MP2
RAM2 GB
Memory
Internal Memory16 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 128 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity3300 mAh
Battery Talktime (3G)23.00 hrs
Other Battery Parameters
  • Internet Usage Time (3G): Up to 11 hrs
  • Internet Usage Time (4G): Up to 14 hrs
  • Internet Usage Time (WiFi): Up to 15 hrs
  • Video Playback Time: Up to 21 hrs
  • Audio Playback Time: Up to 96 hrs
Dimensions
Weight169 gmMedium
Thickness7.8 mmMedium
Width76.0 mmOk for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera13.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • F/1.9 Aperture
Secondary Camera5.0MP
Secondary Camera Features
  • Flash
  • F/1.9 Aperture
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
VoWiFi/WiFi-CallingYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS + BeiDou
NFCYes
More
App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
FM RecordingYes
More
  • S Bike Mode
  • ANT+ Support
  • KIES air

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