Samsung is planning to step up their game and upgrade some of their Samsung A-series devices, one of which is the Galaxy A7. In regards to that, we figured to compare the new 2016 version of the Galaxy A7 to its older 2015 version and find out what are the major changes that have gone through with this device. Now, let’s begin the specs comparison, shall we?
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Samsung Galaxy A7 specs, PH price, features |
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) specs, PH price, features |
| Display | 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 401ppi | 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 401ppi |
| Size | 6.3mm thickness, 141g weight | 7.3mm thickness, 172g weight |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Color variants | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold | Pearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold |
| Chip | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 – A700FD Exynos 5 Octa 5430 – A700F |
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 – A700FD Exynos 5 Octa 5430 – A700F |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor – A700FD Quad-core 1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & quad-core 1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz processor- A700F |
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor – A700FD Quad-core 1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & quad-core 1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz processor- A700F |
| Graphics | Adreno 405 GPU – A700FD Mali-T628 MP6 GPU – A700F |
Adreno 405 GPU – A700FD Mali-T628 MP6 GPU – A700F |
| Memory | 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card up to 64GB | 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSD card up to 64GB |
| Main camera | 13MP rear shooter, autofocus, LED flash | 13MP rear shooter, f/1.9, OIS, autofocus, LED flash |
| Multimedia | 1080p video recorder | 1080p video recorder |
| Front facing camera | 5MP selfie shooter, 1080p video recorder | 5MP selfie shooter, f/1.9 aperture, 1080p video recorder |
| Connectivity | LTE, WiFi n, BT 4.0, GPS GLONASS, FM Radio with RDS; recording | LTE cat. 6, Dual-SIM, WiFi n, BT 4.0, GPS GLONASS, FM Radio with RDS; recording, fingerprint sensor |
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to v5.0.2 (Lollipop) | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Software features | Ok google, Android TV | Ok google, Android TV |
| Battery capacity | Non-removable 2600mAh battery | 3,300mAh battery |
| Ports and charging | microUSB v2.0 | microUSB v2.0 |
| Release date | January, 2015 | December,2015 |
| Official price | Php 24,990 in lazada Ph | New price is indeterminate |
| Where to buy | Any Samsung store and online stores nationwide | Any Samsung store and online stores nationwide |
Noticeable changes on the A7
- Size has increased
- RAM size gets a 1GB boost
- LTE cat 6 support (boost speed to 300Mbps, doubled compared to the older A7)
- Starts off with an Android 5.0 Lollipop
- f/1.9 aperture for rear and selfie shooter
- OIS feature is added on rear shooter
- Dual-SIM feature is added
- Now supports fast charging
- Metal and glass construction
- Increased battery capacity
- Added fingerprint sensor capability
These changes look very promising indeed, the added fingerprint scanner feature is something that the A7 really needed (better late than never). The boost in camera shooting is surely something that A-series patrons can truly appreciate.
See also: New 2016 Versions of Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7, To be Launched in China on December
What do you think of these changes on the A7? Share us your thoughts on the comments section. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new 2016 A7.
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