Samsung Galaxy J7 5.5-inch
Pros
- Good build quality
- Up-to-date Android version
- Decent performance
- Expandable storage
- Long battery life
Cons
- Modest screen quality
- Bloatware
- Average camera quality
Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy J7 is well-priced, generously feature-packed mid range phablet that offers very good value for the money.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 is a 5.5-inch budget Android smartphone that was released by mobile giant Samsung in April, 2016. It was met with positive reviews for its noteworthy build quality, an up-to-date Android version and desirable performance. Users were satisfied with the battery life, and the expandable storage capability was warmly received. Criticism was directed towards the subpar screen quality, modest camera and an unpleasant amount of bloatware which compromises the general software experience. That said, all these drawbacks are acceptable considering the J7’s price tag. It is ultimately a stellar device that offers great bang for the buck.
- Weight: 0.37 lbs
- Processor: Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 1.5GHz
- Display Size: 5.5 inch
- RAM: 2GB
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Battery Life: 6 hours
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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PCMag June 24, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy J7 is an affordable midrange phablet on Boost Mobile that offers good bang for the buck compared with rivals.
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Specifications
| RAM | 2GB |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Weight | 0.37 lbs |
| Battery Life | 6 hours |
| Connectivity | GSM | HSPA | LTE | GPS | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC | microUSB v2.0 |
| Internal Storage | 16GB |
| Removable Memory | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Display Size | 5.5 inch |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1280 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP |
| Graphics | Adreno 405 |
| Additional Features | microSD card reader, dual-SIM |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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