Samsung Galaxy A7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A7
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A7
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 401 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) |
| Screen-to-body | 72.5 | 73.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2600 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 54 h | Up to 84 h |
| talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151 | 151.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.3 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 141 | 170 |
| Width (mm) | 76.2 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, January. Released 2015, February | 2018, March. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - A700FD, A700F | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A700F | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A7 and Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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