Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 5:17 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (236GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+396 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.5"14% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)8% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 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 A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/NFC (Single-SIM)	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos
Country or region available	(Latin America), Peru	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023	1/13/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	396 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 6.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (236GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	51 hours (2.1 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)