Samsung Galaxy J7 The Samsung Galaxy J7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (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" · 152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
RAM 5GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 13 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, June 19. Released 2015, July 16
Also Known As
Versions: J700F (India, Thailand); J700M (LATAM); J700M/DS (Brazil); J700H with no LTE (South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Russia); J700T (T-Mobile, Metro PCS); J700P (Virgin Mobile, Boost).
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) Exynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
RAM
5GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
171g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
152.2 x 78.7 x 7.5 mm (5.99 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC
Yes (Snapdragon model only)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 support 5G?› No, the Samsung Galaxy J7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 have NFC?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 have expandable storage?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 support dual SIM?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Samsung Galaxy J7 ship with?› The Samsung Galaxy J7 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat).
What type of USB port does the Samsung Galaxy J7 use?› The Samsung Galaxy J7 uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Samsung Galaxy J7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
Does the Samsung Galaxy J7 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Samsung Galaxy J7 has 4.1, A2DP.
