• 5.5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    MSM8952 Snapdragon 617Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 3300 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) phone has a 5.5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3300 mAh and the main processor is a MSM8952 Snapdragon 617Exynos 7870 Octa with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J7 (2016) (Launched 2016-03-01)
Display5.5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • MSM8952 Snapdragon 617Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3300 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 170g (6oz), 151.7x76x7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$395
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio72.3%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)267 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3300 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time23 hours
Music Playback Time96 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameMSM8952 Snapdragon 617Exynos 7870 Octa
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.6 & quad-core 1 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 6.0.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head1.1 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.01 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.35 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.39 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J7 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J7 (2016) was retailing at around $395 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Galaxy J7 (2016) is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it may be different in Abroad. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (2016) 1280x720 display resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy J7 (2016) does not feature Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (2016) does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J7 (2016) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J7 (2016) is not a 5G NR device.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (2016) is not a USB-C smartphone.
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Yes, the Galaxy J7 (2016) has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Huawei P9 LiteVertu Signature Touch (2015)2.557.51012.51517.520

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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