| Model and physical features | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Model | Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Also known as | Galaxy J7 2017 J730F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J7 Pro | Vodafone Galaxy J7 Duos J710F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J7-6 |
| Country or region available |  |        |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | July, 2017 | April, 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) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, front glass | Aluminum body, front glass, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| Operating system (OS) | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Hardware | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (14nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.6Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.6Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700Mhz |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB user available) | 16GB (11GB user available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| 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) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 267 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Mobile networks and data | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| 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) |
| 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G/5G 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, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40) |
| 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 |
| Maximum download/upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Messaging and calling | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Primary / back camera | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Main camera | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 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 |
| Front / secondary camera | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Front camera | 13 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) |
| 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 |
| Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Radio | FM | FM with 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 and interfaces | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 version A2DP | 4.1 version A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Ambient Light
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
- 2.5D glass screen
- Always on Display
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
- Samsung TouchWiz UX
- ANT+ support
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply and autonomy | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| Battery | Li-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3600 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time | 1440 minutes | 24 hours | 1 day | 1380 minutes | 23 hours | 1 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate (SAR) | Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 SM-J730F/DS 16GB | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 SM-J710F/DS |
| SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | feature not registered | 1.1 W/Kg (head) | 1.01 W/Kg (body) |
| SAR European Union, UK | 0.567 W/Kg (head) | 1.33 W/Kg (body) | 0.349 W/Kg (head) | 1.39 W/Kg (body) |