Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (SM-J710F) smartphone review

The J line appeared in 2015 as a budget proposal, it offers an alternative to the A-series, while the models themselves, despite the similar sizes, diagonal screens, become simpler. This is an initial series with all the resulting shortcomings and the absence of “little things” that may seem vital to someone, but someone, on the contrary, can close their eyes to them. Looking at the sales statistics of last https://cdn-103.anonfiles.com/NekbI8pcvc/70938109-1639040543/Water%20Closet-manual.pdf year’s J-series, I expected to see modest numbers for the 5.5-inch J7, as it had rather modest performance compared to the Chinese, and the price was comparable. But my expectations were disappointed, the model sold excellently in its class and took first place. Why? The answer should be sought in the fact that among the 5.5-inch phablets there is a huge number of Chinese, offers from other companies, but there is always one quandary. The mass consumer does not know them, and as a result, he has no trust in such devices. A plus for the J7 was the presence of a SuperAMOLED screen, which competitors did not have, many made their choice based on this.

In 2016, Samsung did not philosophize and actually kept the J7 in the same form, leaving most of the filling, carrying out a cosmetic design update, changing the battery technology and almost doubling the battery life. At first glance, this is the same, slightly updated model, the amount of RAM has increased, the screen remains the same. But it is the battery that makes this device stand out, its capacity has grown insignificantly, has grown from 3000 to 3300 mAh, but the operating time in practice is twice as long. This is the first device in the line from Samsung, which uses a new type of battery, and at the same time its integration with the Exynos processor. We are accustomed to the fact that such opportunities are always reserved for flagships and then they appear in budget devices, and then everything happens exactly the opposite. The technology is being tested on a mass model with a relatively low cost, in order to then add it to older devices, for example, Note 7. To some extent, this is Samsung’s answer to the emergence of smartphones with 4000-5000 mAh batteries, while the answer is asymmetrical, since this the model has maximum survivability and offers record operating times. Moreover, a record not by the standards of its class, but within the entire market, without any exceptions. With this device I had to relearn and not charge it every evening.

As I see it, the audience of this device will consist of those who are looking for a device with a large and high-quality screen, often play games or watch videos, perhaps looking for a replacement for a tablet and want a two-in-one device, and are also critical of the operating time. However, let’s figure it out in order.

Design, dimensions, controls.

The first thing that catches your eye is the metal frame that runs along the body. Last year’s model was made of plastic, but metal was added here. This can only be welcomed, since such a design is well known from older models and has proven itself to be reliable.

The phone has kept the collapsible casing, the back cover is easy to remove, inside you will see two slots for microSIM-cards and a slot for a memory card. You cannot install cards without removing the battery.

Color solutions are similar to last year’s J7, the body is white, black or gold, the last option is on our review.

Unfortunately, the model is so out of the focus of both the manufacturer and the journalists that it is almost impossible to find photos of the body colors in good resolution, so look at the Chinese version of this phone, it gives an idea of ​​the model.

Unlike the previous phone, the volume keys on the left side are separate, which is convenient. On the right is the on / off button. At the bottom there is a 3.5 mm jack, a microUSB jack, and a microphone. He is alone in the phone, which also betrays his budget origin.

On the front panel you can see the camera flash, the smartphone is positioned as a device for selfies, but this is a marketing gimmick, other characteristics of the model look much more interesting.

Dimensions – 151.7x76x7.8 mm, weight – 169 grams. For a phablet, everything is familiar here, there are no peculiarities. The device is thin enough to carry https://cdn-106.anonfiles.com/zff2T9r1vc/222e1b9c-1639081378/Houses%20In%20Gacuriro%20Estate-manual.pdf it anywhere, in a jeans pocket it