Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China, suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.5" · 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Chipset Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
RAM 3GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓ 5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, December. Released 2015, December
Also Known As
Versions: A710F (Europe, South Africa); A710F/DS (Kazakhstan, Russia); A710M (LATAM); A710M/DS (Brazil); A710FD (Southeast Asia); A710Y/DS (Philippines, Taiwan); A7100 (Hong Kong, China). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
GPU
Mali-T720MP2 Adreno 405 - China
OS
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
172g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) have NFC?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support wireless charging?› No, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support fast charging?› Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support dual SIM?› The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat).
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) use?› The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
