Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1440 |
| PPI | 267 | 534 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 76.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7870 Octa | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI | — |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.7 | 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 3600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 153.2 | 150.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 181 | 157 |
| Width (mm) | 76.2 | 72.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, June. Released 2018, July | 2016, February. Released 2016, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - SM-J737U | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - G935A, G935P, G935R |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66 - SM-J737U | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G935A |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes (operator dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio (SM-J737T1 only) | FM radio (after SW update; operator dependent) |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (USA) packs a 3600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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