Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017): specs comparison

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

Galaxy C7 (2017): 6 g lighter

Galaxy A7 (2017):

186 g

Galaxy C7 (2017):

180 g
Width

Galaxy C7 (2017): 2.9 mm narrower

Galaxy A7 (2017):

77.6 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

74.7 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy C7 (2017): 0.2 in smaller diagonal

Galaxy A7 (2017):

5.7 in

Galaxy C7 (2017):

5.5 in
Rear camera layout

Galaxy A7 (2017):

Single

Galaxy C7 (2017):

Dual
Height

Galaxy C7 (2017): 4.4 mm shorter

Galaxy A7 (2017):

156.8 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

152.4 mm

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. Galaxy A7 (2017)

Height:

156.8 mm +4.4 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
Width:

77.6 mm +2.9 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
Depth:

7.9 mm
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. Galaxy A7 (2017)

186 g

+6 g versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

180 g

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. Galaxy A7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

89.6 cm²
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Galaxy A7 (2017) has approximately 7.4% more rectangular screen area than Galaxy C7 (2017).

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 Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
32 GB	3 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. Galaxy A7 (2017)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 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. Galaxy A7 (2017)

3600 mAh

+600 mAh versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A7 (2017)2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	156.8 Х 77.6 Х 7.9 mm	152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	186 g	180 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3600 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)	Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	89.6 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	73.6%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	386 PPI	401 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main	16 MP Single	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	16 MP f/1.9 27mm (wide) AF	13 MP f/1.7 AF -5 MP f/1.9 depth sensor
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/1.9	16 MP f/1.9

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T830MP3	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	63218	45123
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	771	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	4011	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	2980	1968
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	145	Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	911	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date	2017 January	2017 September
Colors	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist and Peach Cloud	Gold Black Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	280 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 23 h (3G) Music play - Up to 59 h	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build	Front/back glass aluminum frame	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)	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 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 1.00 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.21 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	Galaxy A7 (2017)	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Fast battery charging -ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A720F (Global Single-SIM); A720F/DS (Global Dual-SIM). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand Malaysia Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)