Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

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The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2016. It features a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 3300mAh battery. It also has a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) was about 190 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

3300 mAh

What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) have?

Super AMOLED

What is the maximum storage capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)

128 GB

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) device?

A Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) device can be reset or factory restored if it is suffering from software issues, experiencing crashes, or is otherwise not functioning properly. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016): 1. Using the home button + power button + volume up button combination: * Turn off the phone * Press and hold the home button + the power button + the volume up button simultaneously for 10-15 seconds. * Release all three buttons. * Your device will enter recovery mode. * Select "wipe data/factory data reset" using the volume buttons. * Select "Yes – delete all user data" using the power button. * Wait for the phone to reset completely. * Once the device is reset, select "Reboot system now" using the power button. 2. Using a computer and Samsung Kies: * Connect your Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) device to your computer using a USB cable. * Launch Samsung Kies on your computer. * Select your device from the list of devices on your computer. * Click on the "Backup and Restore" tab. * Select "Factory data reset" from the backup options. * Click on "Start" to begin the restoration process. * Wait for the phone to reset completely. * Once the device is reset, disconnect the USB cable and power on your phone. 3. Using a computer and Samsung Smart Switch: * Download and install Samsung Smart Switch from your computer. * Launch Samsung Smart Switch on your computer. * Connect your Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) device to your computer using a USB cable. * Select "Backup" from the left-hand menu. * Choose "Backup phone data" and select "Advanced" from the backup options. * Select "Factory data reset" and click on "Back up." * Confirm the backup and wait for the backup process to complete. * Disconnect the USB cable and power on your phone. Regardless of the method used to reset or factory restore your Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) device, always be sure to create a backup of any important data before proceeding with the restoration process.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2015, December. Released 2015, December
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (5.96 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
Weight172 g (6.07 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~74.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
ChipsetExynos 7580 Octa (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - China
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Octa-core (4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - China
GPUMali-T720MP2Adreno 405 - China

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal16GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF, OIS
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ANT+

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W wired
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
Music playUp to 78 h

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
ModelsSM-A710F, SM-A710S, SM-A710M, SM-A710FD, SM-A710Y, SM-A7100, SM-A710L, SM-A710K, SM-A7108
SAR1.19 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 190 EUR

Tests

CameraPhoto / Video
Battery lifeEndurance rating 96h

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