Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,600 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 186 g | 172 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 2.5D Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP3 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR, Phase Detection Auto-Focus |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | Beautifying effects |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (18W) | 18W fast charging (charges in under 100 minutes) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 156.5 x 77.2 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.04 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 186 g | 172 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | January 2017 | 2017, January |
| Status | Available. Released January 2017 | Released 2017, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) — 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) versus 172 g for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) versus Feb 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro 7/10.
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