Galaxy A7 (2016) full specs
Specifications with field-level sources and verification methods. Missing or disputed values stay unknown.
✓30 source-backed fields
Launch & Availability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | Date: 2015-12-02 · Precision: day | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: OriginalDec2,2015announcement; midDecember2015Chinaavailability. 2016isgenerationname notcalendarreleaseyear: Korea on December 2, 2015 Open source ↗ |
| Release year | 2015 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: OriginalDec2,2015announcement; midDecember2015Chinaavailability. 2016isgenerationname notcalendarreleaseyear: Korea on December 2, 2015 Open source ↗ |
Design & Durability
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Depth mm | 7.3 mm | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g Open source ↗ |
| Height mm | 151.5 mm | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g Open source ↗ |
| Weight g | 172 g | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g Open source ↗ |
| Width mm | 74.1 mm | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactmodelDimensionrow HxWxD/weight: Dimension | 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g Open source ↗ |
Display
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (FHD) | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display | 5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗ |
| Display size | 5.5 in | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display | 5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗ |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactmodeldiagonal/nativepixels/panel: Display | 5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED Open source ↗ |
Performance & Storage
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Actualcorecount notcommercialchipname: AP | 1.6GHz Octa Core Open source ↗ |
| Options GB | 3 GB | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory | 3GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗ |
| Capacities GB | 16 GB | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory | 3GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗ |
| Expandable | microSD up to 128 GB | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: ExactRAM1.5/2/3 and16storage, fractionalA3notrounded: Memory | 3GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 128GB) Open source ↗ |
Cameras & Video
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras · Rear aperture | f/1.9 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: DedicatedexplicitF1.9both roles, notglobalOISprose: Rear : 13MP OIS (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9) Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Main camera | 13 MP | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera | Rear : 13MP OIS (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9) Open source ↗ |
| Rear cameras · Rear ois | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera | Rear : 13MP OIS (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9) Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front aperture | f/1.9 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: DedicatedexplicitF1.9both roles, notglobalOISprose: Rear : 13MP OIS (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9) Open source ↗ |
| Front camera · Front camera | 5 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Dedicatedcamera roles notA5/A7OIScopiedtoA3: Camera | Rear : 13MP OIS (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9) Open source ↗ |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity mah | 3300 mAh | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Originalmodelbattery notratedminimum orwatts: Battery | 3,300mAh, Fast Charging Open source ↗ |
| Fast charge | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Originalmodelbattery notratedminimum orwatts: Battery | 3,300mAh, Fast Charging Open source ↗ |
Cellular & SIM
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No verified information available | ||
Connectivity, Audio & Features
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗ |
| USB standard | USB 2.0 | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactconnectivityrow noWiFibands/SIMlicence inference: Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC, eSE) Open source ↗ |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
| Compass | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
| Hall | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
| Light | RGB light sensor | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
| Proximity | Yes | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Exactpositivesensorlist, nofingerprintclaimforA3: Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner Open source ↗ |
Software & Updates
| Specification | Verified value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Official sourceGalaxy A7 (2016) — A7(2016) block: Original2015launchOS notcurrentOTA: OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) Open source ↗ |
Regional Models & Differences
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