Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xperia E5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xperia E5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
Xperia E5Xperia E5Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
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Xperia E5
Xperia E5
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.1Design & Materials 4.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score 5.0 Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.3
72 reviews
4.2
14 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xperia E5

Specs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F 		Xperia E5 prices Xperia E5
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
Inches 5.5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 72% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
152.0 mm
7.8 mm 		69.0 mm
144.0 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 147 g
Micro Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		MT6735
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 44.539
v6 		32.184
v6
Battery 3300 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Xperia E5
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Xperia E5
Size
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.0 mm • 144.0 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 147 g
Usable surface 72 % 69 %
Materials Metal Plastic, Polycarbonate
Resistance - -
Colors
White

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
5.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.8
6.6
Is it comfortable?
7.5
7.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.5
4.2
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 MediaTek MT6735A
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 ARM Mali-T720 MP2

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1.5 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
44.539
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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32.184
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.4
4.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.4
5.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.1
3.5
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.9
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
4.3
Quality of selfies
6.2
6.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
6.2
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
 --

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.465 W/Kg on head
0.473 W/Kg on body 		0.458 W/Kg on head
0.461 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.970 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body 		1.080 W/Kg on head
1.340 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
6.8
Quality of the GPS
7.5
7.2
And the WiFi?
7.6
6.7
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
 --

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
  • 36%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 25%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 43%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
72 reviews
14 reviews
Prices
From $ 317 --
From $ 98 --