Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) review: Jump start

20 June 2016
Samsung’s J-lineup may be following the Galaxy S and A-series from a respectful distance – but is in prefect lockstep in terms of upgrades. While the flagship pair and the upper midrange A-series are understandably grabbing the global headlines, the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) was first announced for a number of Asian markets.

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AnonD-476243, 07 Jul 2016Huge display have no gorilla glass or something, weak and o... moreDude, that's a 14nm chipset. How's it old?

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    • Neeraj Obroy
    • 9Fr
    • 07 Jul 2016

    This phone is very smart and that's like to me....
    Yeeeeeppyy

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      • AnonD-476243
      • tDC
      • 07 Jul 2016

      Huge display have no gorilla glass or something, weak and old chipset and gpu high price tag, galaxy j7 really worst phone

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        • pathak
        • KAI
        • 05 Jul 2016

        Its a good phone in low price.

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          • rajessh
          • 2@k
          • 02 Jul 2016

          very bad perfomance.hanging or heating

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            • AnonD-292864
            • 0GW
            • 25 Jun 2016

            AnonD-539824, 25 Jun 2016Oh, my bad. I haven't specify the model. I meant the ze552k... moreI am still saying Asus Zenfone 3 Ze552KL should be compared with Galaxy C7. Their specs are nearly the same.

            http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c7-8046.php

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              • Lumina
              • RI8
              • 25 Jun 2016

              Anonymous, 21 Jun 201618h video playback... Honestly. How does gsma test that? 1... moreEven on my a5 2016 , 2 hrs of video playback consumes only 11% battery. J7 2016 has a bigger battery (400mah more than a5 2016) and newer processor which saves around 30% more battery than a5 2016 and j7 2015's processor so why not? 18 hours is actually not that high.

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                • Lumina
                • RI8
                • 25 Jun 2016

                shobha , 23 Jun 2016 Dear gsm arena It is very good phone but why it needs upda... moreFor better good of ur mobile

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                  • AnonD-539824
                  • tDC
                  • 25 Jun 2016

                  AnonD-292864, 24 Jun 2016Zenfone 3 should be compared with Galaxy C7 not J7. They ha... moreOh, my bad. I haven't specify the model. I meant the ze552kl version to this one.

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                    • AnonD-292864
                    • 0GA
                    • 24 Jun 2016

                    AnonD-539824, 22 Jun 2016I would like to see it compared with ZenFone 3 in the futur... moreZenfone 3 should be compared with Galaxy C7 not J7. They have same chipset, screen size and resolution.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 0Tu
                      • 24 Jun 2016

                      Anudeep, 22 Jun 2016Sorry to burst your bubble but this hasn't got a metal body... moreDon't you read?
                      "the back cover sports a tastefully done brushed metal finish that works pretty well."

                      That's right there in the review. For all intends and purposed the phones looks metallic. Using metal is about look anyway, plastic is of higher quality as far as durability and weight goes.

                      So it succeeds in both looks and durability. The idea that you cannot make a tasteful phone with removable back should be dead by now. Here's hoping to get those features on Samsung's flagships.

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                        • Laura
                        • Svf
                        • 23 Jun 2016

                        Unfortunately I am not satisfied with this phone. In general the quality is ok, but small features are lacking... for example-dont know why my gmail is not appearing wgen somebody sends me mail, keypad vibration is not possible at all, timer when sounds is switched of goes mute(I use it for yoga, and as alarm does, I tgink it sgould keep sound even when phone is muted...), and finally- if I use headphones the voice of persone I am talking to-is tooooo loud. You cant soften iy anyhow!!!!! IT IS REALLY DAMAGING MY EAR!!! And my ear hurts now, but if I use phone without headphones, everybody around me can hear my talk... small things but make me really sad.. and the last- there are some noises during the calll. Oh and the last- contacts can be loger then just name and surname-16characters-what a shame! And I cant delete any contact either... Pity-but be aware, I hope this helps ;)

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                          • shobha
                          • bJ7
                          • 23 Jun 2016

                          Dear gsm arena It is very good phone but why it needs update in every month

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                            • Shovon
                            • X{v
                            • 22 Jun 2016

                            Dear GSMArena, need the review of Samsung A9 Pro.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • U}}
                              • 22 Jun 2016

                              very good midrange phone, especially it has removable battery

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                                • AnonD-539824
                                • tDD
                                • 22 Jun 2016

                                I would like to see it compared with ZenFone 3 in the future. Same screen size, same market target. Even though the battery life would be different.

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                                  • Anudeep
                                  • F%J
                                  • 22 Jun 2016

                                  Anonymous, 21 Jun 2016Removable too! In metal body too! Samsung breaks way too ma... moreSorry to burst your bubble but this hasn't got a metal body, only a metal frame. But still, looks like a decent phone.

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                                    • Mark
                                    • N9R
                                    • 22 Jun 2016

                                    Great battery life at last.This Samsung looks like a winner

                                      Anonymous, 21 Jun 201618h video playback... Honestly. How does gsma test that? 1... morenote 4 reaches 18 hours of video playback. s7 edge reaches 20.

                                      although the proprietary battery test employed by gsmarena does not really reflect real world usage.

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                                        • Sammy
                                        • Hkt
                                        • 22 Jun 2016

                                        The biggest disadvantage with this phone is that it does not have a fingerprint sensor.