Galaxy J7
A 2015 mid-range workhorse with a big AMOLED and removable battery.
The Galaxy J7 is a budget Samsung smartphone released Jun 2015, with a launch price of $240. It pairs the Snapdragon 615 with a 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz display, a 13 MP main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 48/100 — The carrier-counter best-seller. Standout strengths: big 5.5" super amoled for the price. and removable battery — swappable in seconds. Main trade-off: only 1.5 gb ram.
The carrier-counter best-seller.
Galaxy J7 was a global volume hit — a big AMOLED, removable battery and selfie flash at a carrier-friendly price. The RAM and chipset were always modest, but for messaging and calls it sold in enormous numbers.
Read the full review- Big 5.5" Super AMOLED for the price.
- Removable battery — swappable in seconds.
- Front-facing selfie flash.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy J7 compares
| Galaxy J7 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Galaxy S6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 48 | 89 | 48 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 615 | SD 8 Elite | Exynos 7420 |
| Display | 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz | 6.73" LTPO AMOLED | 5.1" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP · f/1.63 | 16 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,410 mAh | 2,550 mAh |
| Launch price | $240 | $1,499 | $650 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy J7 released?
The Galaxy J7 was released in Jun 2015.
How much does the Galaxy J7 cost?
The Galaxy J7 launched at $240 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy J7 screen size and type?
The Galaxy J7 has a 5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy J7 use?
The Galaxy J7 is powered by the Snapdragon 615 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy J7 have?
The Galaxy J7 ships with 1.5 GB · 16 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy J7 battery capacity?
The Galaxy J7 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy J7 charge?
The Galaxy J7 supports 5 W wired charging.
What is the Galaxy J7 main camera?
The Galaxy J7 has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the Galaxy J7 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy J7 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy J7 get software updates?
The Galaxy J7 update policy: Ended Android 6.0.
How much does the Galaxy J7 weigh?
The Galaxy J7 weighs 171 g.
What colours does the Galaxy J7 come in?
The Galaxy J7 is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Gold.
Is the Galaxy J7 worth buying?
Galaxy J7 was a global volume hit — a big AMOLED, removable battery and selfie flash at a carrier-friendly price. The RAM and chipset were always modest, but for messaging and calls it sold in enormous numbers. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy J7 an editorial score of 48/100.
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