Samsung Galaxy E5 vs Samsung Galaxy E7
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy E5 and the Samsung Galaxy E7, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Price | $26 | $374 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,400 mAh | 2,950 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 140 g | 141 g |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy E5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy E7 is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy E7 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy E5 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | — | Wide selfie, palm gesture, voice command |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2950 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in) | 151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 140 g (4.94 oz) | 141 g |
| Build | Plastic body | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy E5 | Samsung Galaxy E7 |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released February 2015 | Discontinued November 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy E5 or Samsung Galaxy E7?
Samsung Galaxy E7 — 2,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy E5 versus 2,950 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy E7.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy E5 or Samsung Galaxy E7?
Samsung Galaxy E5 — 140 g for the Samsung Galaxy E5 versus 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy E7.
Is the Samsung Galaxy E5 or the Samsung Galaxy E7 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy E5 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy E7 6/10.
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