Samsung Galaxy A7
The Samsung Galaxy A7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FD Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F, suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 141g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FD Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FD Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FD Octa-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
GPU
Adreno 405 - A700FD Mali-T628 MP6 - A700F
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
RAM
2GB
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 & Design
Battery
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Weight
141g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors
Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
