Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy J7 Prime: Metal-bodied budget volume seller of 2016-2017.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2016·$280·Score 56/100

Galaxy J7 Prime was one of Samsung's biggest budget volume sellers of 2016-2017 — a metal unibody, FHD screen and fingerprint sensor at a price that kept Samsung competitive against Xiaomi and others in India.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.5" FHD TFT
Chipset
Exynos 7870
RAM
3 GB
Storage
16/32 GB + microSD
Battery
3300 mAh
Main camera
13 MP, f/1.9
Weight
167 g
What stands out
  • Metal unibody at a budget price
  • FHD screen + fingerprint sensor
  • Reliable Exynos 7870 efficiency
What to watch
  • TFT not AMOLED
  • No fast charging
  • Mono speaker
The phone it has to beat
LeEco Le 2
$180 · score 67/100