Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 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 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $38 | $75 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 75W | — |
| 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) | 167 g | 181 g |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Jun 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 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 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~73.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) | 2.5D Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, 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 Prime | 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 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 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 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Features | LED flash (Latin America model) | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5V/1.35A (6.75W) | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 75 x 8 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in) | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) | 181 g (6.38 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass, market dependent), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum unibody |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime | Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | August 31, 2016 | June 2017 |
| Released | September 2016 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime — 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime or Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro — Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime versus Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime or the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro 6/10.
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