Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108) vs LG G Flex 2 (LS996)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs LG G Flex 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2016 1:56 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:52 PM

Compare LG G Flex 2 X Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

11Points LG G Flex 2 (LS996) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	vs	11 Advantages LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	P-OLED
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+152 grams (5.32 ounces)11% Lighter
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
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Model	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Other model names	China Mobile Galaxy J7 Duos 2016 3G RAM	Sprint LG G Flex2, Sprint LG Flex2, LG Flex2, LG LS996,LG Z2
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/1/2016	2/1/2015
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 151.7 millimeters (2.99 x 5.97 in)	75.3 x 149.1 millimeters (2.96 x 5.87 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Display type	Super AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.3% (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	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4,12,25,26), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Gray, Red • Curved body and display • Self-healing back panel coating • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J7108)	LG G Flex 2 (LS996)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.465W/kg (head), 0.473W/kg (body)	feature not registered