Samsung Galaxy J7 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Better display
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 386 | 515 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 72.5 | 76.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T880MP2 | Mali-T760MP8 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P20 | Exynos 7420 Octa |
| Process (nm) | 16 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 5.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.7 | — |
| Wide | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3300 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 72 h | Up to 57 h |
| talk time | Up to 20 h (3G) | Up to 28 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.7 | 153.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 179 | 171 |
| Width (mm) | 78.8 | 76.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, June. Released 2017, June | 2015, August. Released 2015, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - N920V, N920R |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 40 | 2, 3, 4, 7, 13 - N920V |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (3CA), EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J7 Max | Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J7 Max and Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max packs a 3300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy Note5 (USA) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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