Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $549 | $75 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 181 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is ahead on our rating, ram (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | 2.5D Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 (MSM8953 Pro) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in) | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum body | Aluminum unibody |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, March | June 2017 |
| Status | Released 2017, March | Available. Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — Mar 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 6/10.
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