Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 8:05 AM, updated: 5/21/2022 5:29 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
PLS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

33 Common items in both devices

1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

3GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum body, glass front

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 Prime SM-G610F 16GB Single-Sim	Galaxy J7 2017 J730F/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Turkey	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/30/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	7/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	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	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	TouchWiz UX / One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 46495 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
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: Black, Gold	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G610F)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)