Samsung Galaxy J7 Review 2023: Must Read Before Buying
Wondering whether the Samsung Galaxy J7 is still a good buy in 2023? Read this Samsung Galaxy J7 review to find out why the Samsung Galaxy J7 is still in demand.
The Samsung Galaxy J7, which retails for $229.99, is one of the better phablets available from Boost Mobile among its selection of reasonably priced smartphones.
Keep reading and find out more about Samsung Galaxy J7.
About Samsung Galaxy J7
Samsung offers entry-level, mid-range, and high-end smartphones, which is theoretically a very clear indication of its business strategy.
But, it’s not clear where the Galaxy J7 (2017) fits in that line up. The Samsung Galaxy J7 lies in the middle of the price spectrum, between the entry-level (J series) and mid-range (A series). It even follows this year’s Galaxy A5 model in popularity.
The Galaxy J7 (2017) is going for $219 on There are three color choices available: black, blue, and gold, depending on where you purchase it, according to the Samsung website.
The smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. A second SIM card and a microSD card with the potential to add an additional 256 GB of storage can fit in the extra slot.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable.
- Solid performance.
- newest Android software.
- Rich, bright display.
- NFC and dual-band WiFi.
- expandable storage and a battery that is replaceable.
Cons
- Various camera performance.
- Subpar call quality.
- Some bloatware.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Design/Connectivity
For a very long time, Samsung was renowned for producing cheap-feeling phones with unimpressive build quality.
All of this changed, however, with the release of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which brought about a sleek metal and glass design that astounded many. Samsung had turned its Galaxy S6 from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan since the days of the awkward and bulky Galaxy S5.
The design was so outstanding, in fact, that the iPhone 6 suddenly began to feel a little dated. You might be wondering why I brought up the flagship Galaxy in a piece about the J7.
This is due to the fact that, despite significant design advancements in Samsung’s flagship products, this cannot be said of its lower- and mid-end products.
Samsung has made some attempts with its metal-infused A series and the addition of a metal frame and a brushed metal back in the Galaxy J5 and the J7.
The Samsung Galaxy J7, on the other hand, appears dated and uninspired in light of the competition’s serious upping of the ante in terms of build quality and design.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S7 does a decent job of handling daily tasks, and handles casual use such as web browsing, scrolling through photos and lists, taking pictures etc. without any major problem.
The smartphone just doesn’t feel as snappy as its rivals due to some sporadic lag and stuttering, though. While its day-to-day performance is not bad, and I may be being picky, there just seems to be a very slight delay when doing just about anything. I’m only talking about a few microseconds, but over the course of a day, they can add up and become a little annoying.
Results from the Exynos 5 CPU and Mali T830 GPU are adequate but not outstanding. Although the performance of the smartphone falls short of that of its rivals, it will still be adequate for the majority of users.
With the exception of the camera performance, where there is little to separate the two, the Moto G4 Plus felt noticeably faster in most use case scenarios. The Samsung Galaxy J7 takes pictures very quickly, with little to no lag in focusing and processing, just like the LG G4 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Software and Apps
The J7 joins a growing list of new phones that come pre-installed with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. On top of that, Samsung’s TouchWiz UI extensions are present. These modifications bring about a number of visual changes, such as customized app icons, modified notification shades, and new settings menus.
Additionally, there are some unique features like the previously mentioned Outdoors mode, a Theme Selector (self-explanatory), and a Smart Manager, which clears out unused space and background processes.
Power Saving mode, which slows down performance and disables network connectivity to conserve battery, and Ultra Power Saving mode, which turns the phone into a black-and-white device, are two features that are particularly helpful.
Conclusions: Samsung Galaxy J7 Review
For $230, the Samsung Galaxy J7 is a very capable phablet held back only by mixed camera performance and lackluster call quality.
Unless you’re keen on a stylus, the J7 is a better buy than the $180 Thanks to its more potent processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and NFC support, Stylo 2.
It’s also less expensive than the dated ZTE Boost Max+(Opens in a new window) ($199.99), which has antiquated hardware and software.
You won’t find a better phablet on Boost Mobile outside of an expensive, high-end phone like the Apple iPhone 6s Plus.
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