Samsung galaxy j7 2017 or galaxy a5 2017, which one do I buy?

Are you wondering whether to buy a Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 or a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017? We know that it can be a difficult decision. Both are part of the company's mid-range and offer very interesting features. However, it is possible that depending on your demands one will end up seducing you more than another. At the design level they are quite similar. Perhaps this section will not make you doubt.

Now, if you are looking for a mobile to take good selfies and photographs, the Galaxy A5 2017 is the one that will convince you. This model offers a 16 megapixel front and rear camera, which, as we will explain below, is somewhat higher than that of the Galaxy J7 2017. The latter, on the other hand, has more battery and is governed by Android 7, the latest version of the Google mobile platform. As for prices, there are also differences. The Galaxy J7 2017 is somewhat cheaper than the A5 2017. In any case, it is a very small difference that should not condition you at the time of purchase. It is best that you pay attention to the following details to end up deciding at once.

Comparative sheet

	Samsung Galaxy J7 2017	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
screen	Super AMOLED 5.5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution	5.2 inches, Super AMOLED, Full HD, 424 dpi
Main chamber	13 megapixels, aperture f / 1.7, flash	16 MP, f / 1.9, autofocus, Full HD video
Camera for selfies	13 megapixels, aperture f / 1.9, flash	16 MP, f / 1.9, Full HD video
Internal memory	16 GB	32 GB
Extension	microSD up to 256 GB	microSD up to 256GB
Processor and RAM	Exynos 7870 eight cores 1.6 GHz, 3GB of RAM	Octa-core 1.9GHz processor per core, 3GB RAM
Drums	3,600 mAh	3,000 mAh
Operating system	Android 7 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Connections	minijack, USB 2.0, 4G, BT 4.2, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, WiFi Direct	BT 4.2, GPS, WiFi 802.11ac, USB Type-C
SIM	Dual sim	nanoSIM
Design	Aluminum and glass. Colors: white, black, pink and blue	Metal and glass, colors: blue, black, gold, pink
Dimensions	152.4í — 74.8í — 8.0mm, 181 grams	146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm, 159 gr
Featured Features	NFC, fingerprint reader	Fingerprint reader
Release date	Available	Available
Price	340 euros	410 euros (official price)

Design and display

At the design level, the two models are quite similar. This point may not make you doubt which one to buy. In any case, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is somewhat lighter (159 grams compared to the J7's 181 grams) and also offers a metallic structure that transforms into 3D glass when hugging the back of the terminal. The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 also wears a metallic casing (without the presence of glass) with some very peculiar details on its back: Two horizontal stripes on both sides. Both models have a fingerprint reader on the start button.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is slightly larger than that of the A5. It is 5.5 inches in size compared to 5.2 inches for the other model. Of course, both use Super AMOLED technology and a Full HD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels.

Processor and memory

Both the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 are powered by an eight-core processor. In addition, they both offer 3GB RAM. Really the only difference that can make you clear when choosing one or the other is that while the J7 works at a clock speed of 1.6 GHz, the A5 does so at 1.9 GHz. In any case, this is something that will not be noticed too much in the performance when using apps or services.

Of course, the internal storage capacity is greater in the case of the A5 2017. This terminal offers 32 GB. The J7 2017 uses a 16 GB one. Both, however, can be expanded by using microSD-type cards.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

Photographic section

We come to one of the sections where you will surely end up having doubts about which one to choose. And, if you are a lover of photography and selfies, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is going to convince you. This mobile equips a 16 megapixel front and rear sensor. Imagine, therefore, the self-portraits that you are going to be able to do. In turn, this front sensor has an aperture f / 1.9 and the ability to record video in Full HD. In the back we find a lens with the same resolution and aperture, as we say, but accompanied by autofocus and flash. In our tests the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 exceeded all our expectations, achieving quite good images, even in dark environments.

The main and secondary cameras of the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 are somewhat more modest, but they are not bad either. Both offer a resolution of 13 megapixels with an f / 1.7 aperture in the case of principal and 1.9 in the case of high school. One of its strengths is that not only the main one has a flash, but also the secondary one, something that the A5 2017 lacks.

Battery and connections

Although its features are a bit tighter, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 equips a larger battery, 3,600 mAh. The one on the Galaxy A5 2017 is 3,000 mAh. However, if we take into account the characteristics of these two teams, there should be no problem during a whole day of use. Other data to take into account is found in the connections section. While the A5 2017 includes a USB Type-C port, the J7 2017 does not have this type of connection.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017

Price

The two Samsung devices are available from different carriers and to purchase completely free. It is important that you know that the J7 2017 is somewhat cheaper. It can be found around 340 euros. The A5 2017 slightly exceeds 400 euros and is placed on the market for approximately 410 euros. It's certainly not a huge price difference, so you shouldn't get carried away with this. We recommend that if you are looking for a phone with a better camera you opt for the A5 2017. The same if you want more design, power and a little more internal storage.

If you are looking for more battery and a more advanced operating system, choose the J7 2017. This model is governed by Android 7 and the A5 by Android 6. It goes without saying, finally, that both are high-quality phones and that for a restrained (browsing, WhatsApp, Facebook, mail, calls) you will be very happy with both.