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Galaxy J7 (2016)

April 2016

A big screen and a large battery for the mass market.

5.5″ Super AMOLEDMetal frame3300 mAh, removable
Display
5.5″ HD Super AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 7870
Camera
13 MP
Battery
3300 mAh

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Model history

The J7 (2016), with its metal frame, large AMOLED screen and roomy battery, became incredibly popular in emerging markets — one of the bestsellers of Samsung's budget segment.

Full specifications

Display5.5″ HD Super AMOLED
Resolution720 × 1280 (267 ppi)
ChipsetExynos 7870 / Snapdragon 617
RAM2 / 3 GB
Storage16 GB + microSD
Main camera13 MP, f/1.9, LED flash
Front camera5 MP with flash
Battery3300 mAh, removable
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (up to 8.1)
Dimensions151.7 × 76.0 × 7.8 mm
Weight169 g
BuildMetal frame + plastic
Launch price$240
Current price (est.)$35 — approx., used market

Galaxy J7 (2016) — frequently asked questions

When was the Galaxy J7 (2016) released?+

The Galaxy J7 (2016) was released in April 2016.

What are the Galaxy J7 (2016)'s display specifications?+

The Galaxy J7 (2016) has a 5.5″ HD Super AMOLED.

What chipset does the Galaxy J7 (2016) use?+

The Galaxy J7 (2016) is powered by the Exynos 7870 / Snapdragon 617, with 2 / 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB + microSD of storage.

What camera does the Galaxy J7 (2016) have?+

The Galaxy J7 (2016)'s main camera is 13 MP, f/1.9, LED flash, with a 5 MP with flash front camera.

What is the battery capacity of the Galaxy J7 (2016)?+

The Galaxy J7 (2016) has a 3300 mAh, removable battery.

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One of Samsung's highest-volume budget phones.

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