Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 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 J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $75 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,600 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 181 g |
| Released | Jul 2017 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
| Protection | — | 2.5D Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8.0 mm | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 181 g | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (metal unibody) | Aluminum unibody |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Other | IP54 dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, June | June 2017 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, July | Available. Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 6/10.
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