Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is a smartphone that holds charging for a long time. Samsung World: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) received the next update Update J7

Owners budget smartphone Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) again received a bonus from the manufacturer in the form of a August firmware update (J730FMXXU3ARF2 / J730FMOXY3ARF2 / J730FMXXU3ARG1).
The file size is more than 250MB, and the accompanying text states that the update brings error correction, improving the stability of the work and the expansion of the functionality. In particular, new firmware Samsung's proprietary browser opens direct access to the game loading, which is advertised as an exclusive for the owners of the new flagship at the recent Galaxy Note9 presentation. Apparently, the priority access to Fortnite also receive owners of other models of smartphones of the South Korean electronic giant.
It should also be reminded that Galaxy J7 (2017) and its modifications expect an upgrade to the next version of Android (namely to Oreo 8.1). It is guaranteed to support work with intellectual voice assistant BIXBY, although the likelihood that this will be opened for budget model, not too great.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that galaxy series J7 (2017) is still considered better in the Samsung budget line, because it provides the owner of almost all major functions as more expensive premium models A. Series, for example, these devices can boast a solid metal case, a good super amoled display with permit fulll HD sensitive dactyloskop, KNOX data protection system, full-fledged payment service support Samsung Pay. (MST + NFC), excellent 13 megapixel camera with a flash (both the main and frontal), Always on Display mode (always on the screen), separate slots for 2 SIM cards and additional card microSd memory, 3GB RAM and quite good performance.
Moreover, owners Galaxy J7 (2017) enjoy the benefits of various SAMSUNG type services cloud storage and such bonuses as the aforementioned priority access to a new game content. And all this for quite moderate priceAt which you can now buy such a well balanced and reliable apparatus.

Update: at the end of September 2018 in Russia samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) received

Master's leader of smartphones, samsung companyToday provides an update to Oreo for some smartphones of the Galaxy J. Line

Today started upgrading to Android 8.1 Oreo smartphone Galaxy J7 NXT, also known in some markets under a different name - Galaxy J7 Core. These phones began to receive an update in Asia, including in Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines, notes Yordan (Yordan) on the pages of Gsmarena.com.

Samsung Galaxy J7 NXT / Galaxy J7 Core Get Android 8.1 Oreo

Update Package Builder - J701FXXU6Brh9. Since it is provided "by air", not all users will receive it at the same time. However, users have the opportunity to go to the settings and check software updates.

The update under consideration includes a set of new features. Among them - the "picture in the picture" mode, the API of the Auto Fill and the notification points. The Samsung Experience 9.0 software interface also provides for the use of two accounts in one messenger application. Security patch for August 2018 is included in the update.

Basic and almost the only one external change The design of the updated model is the use of metal in the case.

Fortunately, Samsung took into account our comments made during the review of the old model Galaxy J7, and removed the wonderful plastic "chrome-plated" frames according to the Kant, which began to "climb" almost in the store. Here I, of course, exaggerate, but in general the situation was quite sad. The phone is categorically contraindicated in one pocket with keys.

SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 (2016) The problem is solved by using an aluminum frame with a shiny, polished by a strip. I do not want to use beatenly divided into the phrase, but it is not anywhere when it's true: the metal is pleasantly hiding a hand. He is smooth, but not slippery, so the phone does not try to slip out of his hand at the most inopportune moment. Due to relatively wide, smooth ends with a slightly mowed edges, the phone is convenient to lift from the surface of the table from any position.

In general, this update delivered only pleasant impressions and from external viewand from practical exploitation. In addition to the metal, from visible innovations, it is possible to name the plastic inserts for antennas, which are present in each "metallized" smartphone Samsung of this year, starting with.

Rear frame plastic, decorated under ground metal. It is thin and removed with some effort. However, with some patience, you can not be afraid that it will break.

Screen size diagonally remained the same - 5.5 inches. Therefore, the overall dimensions also did not undergo significant changes: 2.7 millimeters decreased width and 0.3 millimeters increased thickness. The weight fell on a whole gram to 170.

It is difficult to say whether the phone has become more cute, because beauty is subjective. However, the new metal edging accurately helped the new model "to fasten" and not look so boring as before. In addition, the absence of plastic will no longer lead to the fact that the telephone after a month of use will lose a presentable view.

Connectors and controls

A set of connectors and elements, as well as their location, completely repeats the sets in the previous J-Series 2016 smartphones. There was no fingerprint scanner, neither the missed event indicator.

Over the screen left to right there are facial camera, speaker, Sensor approximation and flash. There is no lighting sensor here, so the brightness varies manually.

Under the screen: Mechanical home and touch menu and back. The buttons are made without backlight.

Metal power button is located on the right end.

Volume adjustment swings consisting of two separate and again metal buttons - on the left.

The lower end contains a microphone, a microUSB connector and 3.5 mm minijack connector to connect a headset or headphones.

The rear panel is no different from that in: a loud external speaker, chamber's eyes, which protrudes beyond the limits of the housing, and the LED flash.

Under the lid there is an old good set of slots for two microsim format SIM cards and a microSD memory card up to 128 GB.

Personally, I like this option more than a combined tray that allows you to place or two SIM cards, or one SIM card and a memory card. However, on the network, there are a lot of instructions on how you can combine the SIM card and a memory card, which will allow you to fit three elements into a double tray. However, their 100% performance does not guarantee such a way, not to mention the risk to damage one of the elements. And so, if you do not cope with the installation of a SIM card or a memory card, then our short video will be resolved:

In principle, the ergonomics of Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) does not cause complaints. All buttons and connectors are on their usual places, and the port transferred to the lower end deserves a separate mark - so they use much more convenient.

Case for Galaxy J7 (2016)

Buy case or cover for Galaxy J7 (2016) is completely simple - there are quite a lot of them.

Here, for such a case for Galaxy J7 (2016), 1500 rubles are asked. It looks good, and the case can serve as a stand.

Such a cover for Galaxy J7 (2016) is made of leather and stands noticeably more - 2900 rubles.

Silicone Case for Galaxy J7 (2016) is also not enough - about 1,400 rubles.

There are also many other similar accessories on sale - after all we are talking About the popular mass smartphone.

Galaxy J7 Screen (2016)

The screen, and more precisely, the resolution of the updated model Galaxy J7 (2016) is one of the most controversial issues. The size of the screen diagonally, we will remind, is 5.5 inches, and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels, which means the low density of points per unit area.

In this case, the PPI value is 267. I will say directly - not the highest value, all the same HD for a 5.5-inch screen has long been considered too modest. However, thanks to SAMSUNG tricks in the form of a slightly larger font there, slightly increased icons here and so on everything looks pretty smooth, without a "ladder" from individual pixels.

In addition, I want to note that the most part of people are addicted to the little things in the form of pixels. For many users, this parameter represents a much smaller value than, for example, the number of megapixels of the camera, if you understand what I mean. Finally, it is worth paying due samsung: in the company's assortment there is a model Galaxy J7 (2016) with Full HD screen and three gigabytes random access memoryBut it is intended only for the markets of East Asia.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), as in the other J-series smartphones, including the old "seven" of 2015, use the matrix, performed by Super AMOLED technology. What does this mean? A rich color rendition with the possibility of adjustment, about a high level of brightness, good readability in the sun and the "proper" display of black color. The maximum brightness of white - 398.89 kD / m 2, which deserves a good assessment.

In the screen settings, you can select four color profiles. I stopped on a saturated adaptive, offering more "screaming" colors, and mostly with the colors more "calm." The image clearly seen how the color coverage in adaptive mode exceeds the SRGB-space, whereas when using the main profile, the color only go beyond its limits.

When using an adaptive profile, the color temperature differs from the reference 6500K about 1300-1500K. As a result, the colors are obtained at least "colder" - a little, but noticeable. The colors of the main profile look "softer" due to the fact that the color temperature is significantly closer to 6500K and differs in 200-300K.

Finally, the last screen test is the dimension of the gamma curve for two profiles. In this case, the curves and for adaptive, and for the main one coincide and generally demonstrate a slight deviation, so that the picture will be displayed with the desired brightness.

Screen sensor recognizes 10 simultaneous touchs.

There is no lighting sensor here or it is not used in this version of the OS. In any case, the lispanical specification of the smartphone on different resources, including on the official, I did not find a mention of him.

In general, if you do not pay attention to permission, I liked the screen. Sensitive, with good and customizable color reproduction, bright - the screen is definitely good. What in my opinion is not enough for him is the additional settings that Samsung usually leaves for the flagship S-series of devices. Although it was still more convenient to save the cutting of the brightness - it is much more convenient.

Camera Galaxy J7 (2016)

If you immediately proceed to the conclusion, then the same conclusion can be done about both cameras of the phone: good, but without delights. I have no opportunity as ifIxit, disassemble smartphones and compare components, so my conclusion is based on its own observations.

According to them, the old and updated Galaxy J7 models are equipped with identical photo models. However, there is nothing wrong with that, since J7 2015 went to a very good cameras. Probably, so in Samsung decided: if it works - do not touch.

The main chamber takes pictures with a maximum resolution of 13 MP (4128x3096), but only for the aspect ratio of 4: 3. For the ratio of the parties 16: 9, which corresponds to most displays in TVs, monitors and mobile devicesThe resolution is reduced to 9.6 MP.

Settings also "swinging" from the old Galaxy J7. In normal mode, you can select a filter, enable / disable the flash and configure the timer.

In Pro-mode, the white, ISO and exposure balance settings are added.

Among other settings, you can choose shooting in HDR, panoramic and continuous shooting and others.

Snapshots are very decent, especially on the street with good light conditions. I also offer to take a look at the survey of the camera last year's model to increase the number of photos for evaluation.

The video is removed with the resolution of Full HD. Obviously, the resolution of 2K is left for flagship smartphones To save intrigue.

The quality of the video, like the photo, is excellent, so you can safely get your tripod and shoot the Time-Lapse rollers of your city.

The resolution of the snapshots of the front chamber again depends on the selected ratio of the parties. Maximum available only for 4: 3. The settings correspond to those in Galaxy J5 (2016) and the old model Galaxy J7 - the choice of autoportist, group photo and so on.

The quality of the pictures, taking into account the fact that it is still front-camera - Excellent. Color reproduction, white balance, sharpness - nothing causes complaints. In addition, the facial camera is equipped with an outbreak. Personally, I never took advantage of it, but maybe someone will find her use.

For video available maximum resolution Full HD.

The quality of the picture suggest you evaluate yourself. My opinion is all the same - excellent. What can I say yet if it really is?

In general, as already mentioned at the beginning, both cameras are removed perfectly. The only drawback is a simplified menu and modest settings. More advanced "chips" Samsung leaves flagships, although I believe that the camera data is also quite capable of cope with them.

Characteristics Galaxy J7 (2016)

As an opponent, I chose last year's model Galaxy J7. The novelty is equipped with another processor and large amount of RAM, so it is curious how much the difference in the performance of two models with a difference per year is. I got samsung galaxy j7 (2016) with marking SM-J710FN.

In addition to the metal in the case, the change of the smartphone also touched. The display is probably used the same, but the Galaxy J7 (2016) model received new processor, enlarged RAM, NFC chip and more clean battery. And also - a more recent version of the operating system.

The Exynos 7870 processor is an improved model 7580 installed in the old Galaxy J7. It is made according to the 14-nm technical process, includes eight Cortex-A53 cores with clock frequency Up to 1.6 GHz and, as SAMSUNG promises, more energy efficient. Unfortunately, the first and so far the only device equipped with exynos 7870 is precisely Galaxy J7 (2016), so the processor has not yet managed to light up in popular resources and few information about it.

As for the graphics accelerator, Mali-T830 MP2 is an average solution in the T800 accelerator line and is intended for average price solutions. In general, even the old model Galaxy J7 did not suffer from a lack of performance with a weaker video card MALI-T720 MP2, including in games, so more perfect Galaxy J7 (2016), the more should not let down.

In J7 (2016), 2 GB of RAM is installed - more than in Galaxy J7 2015, which received only 1.5 GB. To date, this is the standard. Also from 3000 to 3300 mA * h increased battery capacity, added chip NFC. and installed Android 6.0.1. What is not here, so it is a gyroscope, so for glasses virtual reality Smartphone will not suit. The volume of the built-in memory is 16 GB, 11 GB are available.

In general, the changes are very significant - new chip, More "RAM", Fresh Operations. However, so far, it is not clear how it affects the practice, so we move to testing performance and autonomous work.

Testing productivity

As a competitor, as I said, last year's model J7 spoke. Let's see what changes did Samsung manage to achieve an average price range.

The results of the system-wide test Quadrant again showed who today is a weak link and who will not pull World of Tanks Blitz today. However, the lag is not so big, although the test is already becoming. What will be shown more modern tests?

The Sunspider browser test (the result is less, the better) showed the same thing: Galaxy J7 (2016) breaks forward, but not as much as it would be expected after the start of Antutu.

Finally, tests for graphic performance. A modern smartphone copes with this task better, but in general the obtained numbers demonstrate that both devices can be safely attributed to strong "middling" and try to play them into any games.

Galaxy J7 (2016) in Antutu

And let's see how the smartphone has shown in the popular Antutu test.

As can be seen, the total test showed a significant superiority of a new model. The difference was almost 12,000 points - very impressive.

Autonomy Galaxy J7 (2016)

By part of autonomy from Galaxy J7 (2016) I am waiting at least good results. The fact is that Samsung not only increased the battery capacity, but also used the battery itself, which to couple with a new 14-nm processor will be discharged extremely slow.

According to the results of the autonomy test of the device, Galaxy J7 (2016) was able to beat Galaxy J7 by 5%. If we consider that the old model at one time showed a very good result, a significantly ahead of a 4000 ma * h with a battery with a capacity of 4000 ma * h, then the words of the SAMSUNG on the improved energy efficiency of the new processor can be considered true. Model Galaxy J7 (2016) Very reluctantly parted with the percentage of the battery charge and, in general, the smartphone turned out to be very harmless, showing an excellent result. Even the smartphone-brick with a battery by 5000 mA * h is unlikely to reach a similar indicator.

By tradition, the maximum flow rate came to the game. What to do, for the correct work of "heavy" applications, the smartphone needs all its resources. But when listening to music, reading and at rest, the battery almost did not discharge.

If somewhere on the road you will find that the battery will soon discharge, then Samsung offers to use the power saving mode, which changes the color gamut on black and white and turns off most of the modules. With it, even a couple of percent of charge can be stretched for considerable time. To this, you can add a configured list of applications that will be disconnected during prolonged non-use.

In general, testing has proven that J7 (2016) really got a more productive filling than an old model. Although mostly the superiority was insignificant, I still consider the result excellent, since last year's Galaxy J7 also "not Schit." Although it was especially personally pleased with the improved autonomy of Galaxy J7 (2016).

Games on Galaxy J7 (2016)

It is time of real tests - games. If you are more painted, then Galaxy J7 (2016) coped with everything "Hurray".

• RIPTIDE GP2.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Asphalt 7.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• ASPHALT 8.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Modern Combat 5.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• N.O.V.A. 3.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Trigger.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Trigger 2.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Real Racing 3.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Need For Speed.: No Limits.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Shadowgun: Dead Zone: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Frontline Commando: Normandy: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Frontline Commando 2.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Eternity Warriors 2.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Eternity Warriors 4.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Trial Xtreme 3.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Trial Xtreme 4.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Effect.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Effect 2.: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Plants VS Zombies 2: Excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Target.: Excellent, the game does not slow down.

Some games, for example, Iron Man. 3, at the time of testing was not in Google Play.why they were removed from the list. But already visible: on Galaxy J7 (2016) you can play everything, and without any problems.

BY

The main difference in the pre-installed software - herself operating system Android version 6.0.1. From Android 5, it is distinguished by a lot of innovations: permissions for applications, simplified volume adjustment, updated application list with the most frequently used programs and so on. In more detail about innovations in. However, the TouchWiz sheath fluentize these differences, so at first glance the number of changes may seem rather modest.

Otherwise, everything was swinging here from last year's Galaxy J7 and no different from Galaxy J5 (2016). For example, brand google Apps and Microsoft.

And this is already a set of applications from Samsung.

In addition, strolling desktops, you can stumble upon Briefing - a custom aggregator of world news. For those who do not need it, after the "pinch" gesture should be performed by two fingers, go to the table with this application and translate the switch to the appropriate position.

For me personally, it is always important for usability, so first thing I set up quick access to the switches. I remind you that if the "blind" "pull" is not one, but with two fingers, it opens full list Switches.

Then I get acquainted with additional settings. Unfortunately, most of the most delicious Samsung saves for more expensive devices, so a list of such settings in Galaxy J7 (2016) is quite modest. But something, of course, is. For example, since we swung on a 5.5-inch screen, it makes sense to experiment with the settings for managing one hand.

For me, for me, a reduced window and a small keyboard were not too comfortable. Perhaps this is a matter of habit. The window reduction mode is activated after a triple pressing home button.

These additional features It is worth using some time to understand whether they are useful for you. Since the missing events indicator in Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is not, then smart notifications may be quite by the way.

In the display settings, you can specify whether the background for icons will be used.

Smart Manager is a convenient and efficient application that has become part of the settings. It displays general statistics on the state of the smartphone with the ability to view more detailed information.

And this is - view running applications With a convenient button "Close All".

Finally, set standard applications - dialer, contact editing, settings with the ability to select shortcuts for quick access, voice recorder and others.

During testing of settings and pre-installed software, I constantly spinning one word in the language - modestly. On the one hand, all the most needed and a little more is there here. But compared to flagship devices of the average model price range They seem simple "balalaiks".

Output

If we compare the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) with the predecessor, the novelty exceeds the old model in several points: body, performance, software and autonomous work. If we consider them separately, each innovation does not represent any fundamental changes. But in the aggregate of Samsung, it turned out a very interesting model that could become better than the already worthy smartphone.

Separately, I would like to note the excellent autonomy of the smartphone, which exceeded the indicators of the Galaxy J7 2015, without unnecessary modesty. In second place - metal housingwhich allowed us to avoid unnecessary boredom in the outlines of the smartphone. The third place of my improvised list of achievements is divided by two good cameras and high level Performance allowing you to run any games on a middle-level smartphone.

The main and, perhaps, the only minus is the screen resolution. However, as I said, thanks to the SAMSUNG tricks, the undemanding user will not pay any attention to this lack.

Price Galaxy J7 (2016)

You can buy Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) for 19 thousand rubles. For comparison, the 2015 model can be purchased for 15.5 - 16 thousand rubles. What do competitors answer?

Meizu M3 Note can be purchased from the official distributor at an average price of 16.5 - 17 thousand rubles. Smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS-screen with full HD resolution, eight-core MediaTek Helio. P10 (MT6755) with an accelerator MALI-T860 MP2, 2 RAM gigabytes, 16 gigabytes built-in, battery with a capacity of 4100 mA * h and a combined tray for SIM cards and a memory card, gPS navigation / GLONASS and LTE support. Of deficiencies compared to Galaxy J7 (2016) - more old Android version 5.1 and worse autonomy.

This model is not so common, but for 18 - 18.5 thousand rubles a set of characteristics deserves attention. In the first place the battery with a capacity of 5000 mA * h, alas - a non-removable, as well as a fingerprint scanner. Smartphone is equipped with a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon. 615 (MSM8939) with eight nuclei and clock frequency of 1.5 GHz, ADRENO 405 accelerator, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in and support for memory cards up to 128 GB. 4G standard and Wi-Fi interface 802.11ac are supported.

Pros:

• improved design in comparison with the predecessor;
• metal sidewalls;
• high-quality assembly;
• more productive processor and video card;
• increased RAM;
• battery larger capacity and record autonomy;
• flash for the facial chamber;
• decent quality of cameras;
• high-quality SUPER AMOLED screen;
• convenient arrangement of the audio connector;
• collapsible case;
• preset Android 6.

Minuses:

• no screen brightness autorulation;
• low screen resolution for diagnoses 5.5 ";
• no LED Event Indicator.