Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)

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

5/14/2021 2:40 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)

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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)13% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1768x2208 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+372 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+7.6"38% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP183% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video 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)
+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
282 grams (9.87 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)67% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

Flexible Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
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Model	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold2 5G SM-F916B	Galaxy J7 Duos J710FN/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J7-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/18/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	4/15/2016
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)	76 x 151.7 millimeters (2.99 x 5.97 in)
Weight	282 grams (9.87 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Display type	Flexible Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1768x2208 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	372 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 564907 (v8) Geekbench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
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: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)	Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)