Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Apple iPhone 7 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 7 Plus (128GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
5.5" |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy J7 (AT&T) SM-J737AZKAATT | iPhone 7 Plus A1661 CDMA, iPhone 7 Plus A1784 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018 | 9/16/2016, Announced: 9/7/2016 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in) | 77.9 x 158.2 millimeters (3.07 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Sapphire Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 625nits[typ] Wide color gamut |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | iOS 10 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 15 |
User Interface | One UI | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A10 Fusion (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.34GHz Hurricane (Dual-core) 2x 2GHz Zephyr (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (6-core, 900MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 3796 (2.0) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (119GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1661) |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | A1661 model: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1784 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14) | LTE Cat9 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,27,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.856mm1/3.6 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x2592 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps 720p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 21 hours |
Standby | 768 hours (32 days) | 384 hours (16 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Gold | โข Colors: Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold โข Oleophobic coating โข Simultaneous HD video and image recording โข 3D Touch display โข FaceTime โข Siri โข AirDrop โข iCloud โข NFC Apple Pay only โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | iPhone 7 Plus (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |