Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy J7: A 2015 mid-range workhorse with a big AMOLED and removable battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2015·$240·Score 48/100
Galaxy J7 was a global volume hit — a big AMOLED, removable battery and selfie flash at a carrier-friendly price. The RAM and chipset were always modest, but for messaging and calls it sold in enormous numbers.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.5" AMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 615
Memory
1.5 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
171 g
What stands out
- Big 5.5" Super AMOLED for the price.
- Removable battery — swappable in seconds.
- Front-facing selfie flash.
- microSD + jack.
What to watch
- Only 1.5 GB RAM.
- HD display.
- Slow Snapdragon 615.
- Mono speaker.
The phone it has to beat
LeEco Le 2
$180 · score 67/100