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Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 X Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) 05Points
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)

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!

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) vs Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.5"8%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+152 grams (5.32 ounces)19%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+576 PPI116%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12.2MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.7 (aperture)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
ModelGalaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2018 (Unlocked) SM-J737UZKAXAASKT Galaxy S7 G930S (SK Telecom), Samsung Hero
Country or region availableUSA
USA
South Korea
South Korea
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/20183/11/2016, Announced: 2/21/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)69.6 x 142.4 millimeters (2.74 x 5.61 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8890 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M1 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP12 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 80582 (v5), 175184 (v8)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66)LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)28 hours (1.2 days)
Standby768 hours (32 days)288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Goldโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
โ€ข Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR compatible
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข OneDrive 115GB
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)Galaxy S7 (SM-G930S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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