Samsung Galaxy A7

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The Samsung Galaxy A7 is a smartphone with a 5.5-inch display, 13MP rear camera, and a 1.2GHz octa-core processor. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Samsung Galaxy A7 Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, February, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A7 was about 300 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the display size of Samsung Galaxy A7?

5.5 inches

What is the resolution of Samsung Galaxy A7?

1080 x 1920 pixels

What is the processor of Samsung Galaxy A7?

1.5GHz octa-core

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A7 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A7 device, but the most common and recommended methods are: 1. Using the home button and volume up button: Press and hold the home button and the volume up button simultaneously for 10 seconds. Release both buttons and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. From there, select "Wipe data/factory data" using the volume buttons and press the power button to confirm your selection. 2. Using the recovery mode: Turn off the device and press and hold the home button and the volume up button simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. From there, select "Recovery mode" and use the volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data." Press the power button to confirm your selection. 3. Using a computer: Connect the Samsung Galaxy A7 device to a computer using a USB cable. Install and run the Samsung Smart Switch PC software. Select "Backup" and follow the prompts to create a backup of your device. Disconnect the device from the computer and turn it off. Press and hold the home button and the volume up button simultaneously for 10 seconds. Release both buttons and wait for the Samsung logo to appear on the screen. From there, select "Recovery mode" and use the volume buttons to navigate to "Wipe data/factory data." Press the power button to confirm your selection. Note: Before resetting or factory restoring your Samsung Galaxy A7 device, make sure to back up all important data to an external storage device or cloud storage. Resetting a device will erase all data and settings, including apps, contacts, and personal information.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A700FD, A700F
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A700F
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - A700FD
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2015, January. Released 2015, February
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in)
Weight141 g (4.97 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - A700FDExynos 5430 Octa (20 nm) - A700F
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - A700FDOcta-core (4x1.8 Cortex-A15 GHz & 4x1.3 Cortex-A7 GHz) - A700F
GPUAdreno 405 - A700FDMali-T628 MP6 - A700F

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 5.0 or eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFCYes
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ANT+ S-Voice

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
Music playUp to 54 h

Misc

ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
ModelsSM-A700F, SM-A700FD, SM-A700K, SM-A700L, SM-A700S, SM-A700X
SAR1.05 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head)     0.55 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 300 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 813Basemark X: 4802
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.679 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 73dB
Audio qualityNoise -95.2dB / Crosstalk -93.4dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 83h

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