Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | — | PLS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 267 | 401 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 73.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7870 Octa | Exynos 7870 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | One UI |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.7 | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 3300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 84 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 21 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 153.2 | 151.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 181 | 167 |
| Width (mm) | 76.2 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, June. Released 2018, July | 2016, September 01. Released 2016, November 30 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - SM-J737U | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66 - SM-J737U | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes (operator dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio (SM-J737T1 only) | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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