• 5.5" (1280x720) TFT LCD
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 8-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
    CAMERA HW score: 52
  • 3600 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) phone has a 5.5-inch (1280x720) TFT LCD screen, a 8MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3600 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7870 Octa with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) (Launched 2017-06-01), Price: 295 USD at Amazon
Display5.5" 1280x720 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 32mm 8-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 22mm 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7870 Octa SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery3600 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 181g (6.4oz), 152.5x74.8x8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$295
Price at Launch$265
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio73.1%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)267 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 32mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • Autofocus
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Removable
Talk Time24 hours
Music Playback Time91 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7870 Octa
Processor ModelExynos 7870
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.6 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 7.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
SAR EU Head0.57 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.33 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
SIM Features
  • 4G
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) was retailing at around $295 online. Things may have changed a bit since. The Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) launched at $265 on 2017-06-01.
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No. the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) is not water-resistant as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) 1280x720 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) is not a 5G device.
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No, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) is not a USB-C device.
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Yes, the Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) has a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U, 2017) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

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Geekbench 4 Multi

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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