Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)

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

9/1/2016 7:58 PM, updated: 3/30/2020 2:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.88GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB 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	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+267 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+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)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)28% Lighter

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 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 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Other model names	Vodafone Galaxy J7 Duos J710F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J7-6	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/15/2016	10/2/2013
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)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 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-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	217 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 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (1.88GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F/DS)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)