Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 8:37 AM, updated: 3/30/2020 2:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3600 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

31 Common items in both devices

1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

3GB LPDDR3

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Super AMOLED

16 million

+24 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)	China Mobile Galaxy J7 Duos 2016 3G RAM
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2017	3/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	76 x 151.7 millimeters (2.99 x 5.97 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	0.465W/kg (head), 0.473W/kg (body)