Samsung Galaxy J7 V
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 151.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 167.3g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, March. Released 2017, March
Also Known As
Versions: Galaxy J7 V J727V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Perx J727P (Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile); Galaxy Halo J727AZ (Cricket); Galaxy J7 Prime SM-J727T (T-Mobile)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
167.3g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
151.4 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (5.96 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray (Verizon), Black (Sprint)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy J7 V does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the Samsung Galaxy J7 V does not have NFC.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 V supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 V has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V ships with Android 7.0.1 (Nougat).
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
