Samsung Galaxy C7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy C7 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 170 g |
| Released | Jun 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy C7 is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (~386 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) or Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Exynos / Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP1 - Exynos / Adreno 405 - Snapdragon |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-tone LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, Quick Charge 3.0 | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 96 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 77.2 x 6.8 mm | 151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 170 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy C7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | May 26, 2016 | March 2016 |
| Status | Released June 2016 | Available. Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy C7 or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy C7 — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C7 versus 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy C7 or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy C7 — 169 g for the Samsung Galaxy C7 versus 170 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy C7 or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Samsung Galaxy C7 — Jun 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy C7 versus Apr 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Is the Samsung Galaxy C7 or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy C7 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) 6/10.
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