Lava A79 vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    A79: 46 g lighter

    A79:
    134 g
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    180 g
  • Width

    Galaxy C7 (2017): 3.9 mm narrower

    A79:
    78.6 mm
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    74.7 mm
  • Rear camera layout

    A79:
    Single
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    Dual
  • Depth

    Galaxy C7 (2017): 1.3 mm thinner

    A79:
    9.2 mm
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    7.9 mm
  • Height

    Galaxy C7 (2017): 2.6 mm shorter

    A79:
    155 mm
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    152.4 mm
  • Release year

    A79:
    2016
    Galaxy C7 (2017):
    2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. A79

    Height:
    155 mm +2.6 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
    Width:
    78.6 mm +3.9 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
    Depth:
    9.2 mm +1.3 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
  2. 2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

    Height:
    152.4 mm
    Width:
    74.7 mm
    Depth:
    7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. A79

    134 g

  2. 2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

    180 g

    +46 g versus A79

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. A79

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
8 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
Galaxy C7 (2017): Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. A79

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. A79

    2200 mAh

  2. 2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

    3000 mAh

    +800 mAh versus A79

Specifications

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1. A792. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 155 Х 78.6 Х 9.2 mm
  • 152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight
  • 134 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • TN
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 5.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 854 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2200 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen
  • touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors Unknown
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 83.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 68.4%
  • 73.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 178 PPI
  • 401 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • 13 MP
  • f/1.7
  • AF -5 MP
  • f/1.9
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • 16 MP
  • f/1.9
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
  • Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 45123
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 1968
General specs
General specs — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date
  • 2016
  • May
  • 2017
  • September
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Gold
  • Black
  • Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 280 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build Unknown
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card
  • Dual SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 20(800)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation Unknown
  • SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Always-on display
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for A79, Galaxy C7 (2017).
SpecificationA79Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer For India
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China