Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)Global · 3GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Global · 3GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.7
8 reviews
6.1
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Specs Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) prices Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Global · 3GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
Inches 5.6" 5.5"
Resolution HD+ FHD
Usable surface 74% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.9 mm
149.9 mm
7.7 mm 		74.7 mm
152.4 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 162 g 168 g
Micro Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 46.000
v? 		46.000
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3600 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases Galaxy A6 (2018), SM-A600F, A600F SM-J730F, J730F

Release Date
Release date May 2018,
5 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Size
70.9 mm • 149.9 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 152.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 162 g 168 g
Usable surface 74 % 73 %
Materials - Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Lilac
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.6" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1480 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.9
6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.5
7.6
Is it comfortable?
8.4
7.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.4
6.8
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 ARM Mali-T830

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.3
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.3
6.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.3
5.0
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
5.1
Quality of selfies
7.1
6.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.5
7.7
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.487 W/Kg on head
1.386 W/Kg on body 		0.567 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.3
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.6
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.3
7.9
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3600 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 71%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 88%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 16%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
8 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 102 --

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