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Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review

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6.5/10
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The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime currently has an Informr score of 6.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.6 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.6 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
13+ MP, f/1.9
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/1.9
3300 mAh
Battery

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Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide

Samsung’s budget phone offers a solid camera in a nostalgic design, but you can find other Android phones that offer more at this price.

- Caitlin McGarry, Tom's Guide

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Samsung backs up the Galaxy J7 Prime with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

If your Galaxy J7 Prime has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
5.5"

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime's screen size is 5.5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
Processor
1.6 GHz

There is a Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa core 1.6 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system (OS).
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/1.9 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
3300mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3300 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1260 minutes, 960 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy J7 Prime Specs

Overview
Release Date September 1, 2016
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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Processor Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa core 1.6 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.43 W/kg
Body: 1.03 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 13+ Megapixels, f/1.9
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, Exposure value, HDR, Voice activation
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, FLV, AVI, MKV
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density 401 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3300 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Up to 840 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 960 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1260 minutes
Standby Time Up to 14.6 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 cm (6 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 167 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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