This Android device priced at over 6 million dong inherits numerous features from Samsung's premium lineup, such as a solid metal body, fingerprint sensor, and a camera with a large aperture lens at f/1.9.
1. Review of Galaxy J7 Prime - Affordable Metal-clad Smartphone
This Android model priced at over 6 million dong inherits numerous features from Samsung's premium lineup, such as a solid metal body, fingerprint sensor, and a camera with a large aperture lens at f/1.9.
Galaxy J7 Prime has just been released by Samsung with a price tag of 6.29 million dong. Despite sharing a name with an upgraded version of Galaxy J5 and J7
Design and Display
Galaxy J7 Prime features a solid metal body instead of plastic.
The product boasts a solid monolithic casing with good finishing quality compared to a mid-range product priced at 6 million dong. However, the back is not made of glass like the Galaxy A 2016, nor is it made of plastic like the Galaxy J5 and J7, but it's metal, providing a sturdy and secure grip compared to many previous mid-range Galaxy models. The J7 Prime comes in two color tones, black with a slate gray back and white with a champagne gold back, making it easy to choose for both men and women.
The new Galaxy features a true monolithic design, a style rarely seen on Samsung smartphones. The seamless metal frame with the back and gently curved edges, no longer has diamond-cut edges. The front screen on the black version looks glossy. The edge surrounding the screen is gently curved in a 2.5D style. As a result, holding the device feels comfortable and comfortable, despite being a large smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen.
Fingerprint sensor with unlock, web login, and personal account features.
This is Samsung's lowest-priced Android model equipped with a fingerprint sensor. The recognition speed and accuracy are quite impressive for a mid-range product. When the screen is off, just touch the sensor without pressing it, and the fingerprint sensor still works. In addition to unlocking the screen, the fingerprint sensor can also be used to log into personal accounts on websites, access Samsung accounts, or enable secure web browsing...
The Galaxy J7 Prime supports 2 SIMs with 4G LTE connectivity. The device can simultaneously attach both SIMs and insert a microSD card to expand the internal memory to 32GB, without sacrificing any slots like the drawback of many dual SIM Android smartphones today. Due to the monolithic casing, there is no longer the flexibility to remove the battery like previous Galaxy J models, but instead, it has a sufficiently large 3,300 mAh battery.
Overall, the design of the Galaxy J7 Prime has few flaws. Even the protruding camera, a common feature on Samsung smartphones, is no longer present on the J7 Prime. Instead, there is a neat camera and flash cluster, slightly recessed under the back.
The front no longer has the bright metal-colored border often seen on mid-range Galaxy models, but a glass front with a 2.5D curved edge.
Unlike most other Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy J7 Prime uses TFT screen technology instead of Super AMOLED. The specifications have made many people think when TFT technology is no longer common on many new phones, if any, it is usually on low-priced basic models. However, in the Galaxy J7 Prime, Samsung uses PLS TFT technology, better than the usual TFT TN type so the viewing angles are still quite good, not much different from LCD and AMOLED.
The downside is that when touching the screen strongly, users will see color smudging. Something that Super AMOLED or regular LCD screens do not encounter. Surprisingly, a half-shortcoming on a Samsung Android model priced up to 6 million dong is the lack of automatic brightness adjustment feature. However, compared directly to the Oppo F1s, a model in the same range, the J7 Prime still displays sharper and brighter images, due to its higher Full HD 1080p resolution.
Camera
Galaxy J7 Prime is equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera. In addition to the flat camera, the product also inherits many features from Samsung's high-end models. The f/1.9 aperture lens allows for more light intake and better support in low-light conditions. When pressing the Home button twice, the camera is turned on even when the screen is off.
Samsung's budget-friendly Android model with 3GB of RAM.
Samsung invests more in the specifications of the Galaxy J7 Prime compared to other mid-range Android models by the same brand. Priced slightly higher, around a few hundred thousand dong more than the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy J7, the J7 Prime offers significantly higher RAM and internal storage, 3GB and 32GB respectively. Despite being nearly 2 million dong cheaper than the Galaxy A5 2016, the Galaxy J7 Prime surpasses it in terms of RAM, internal storage, and battery capacity.
However, the Galaxy J7 Prime is not a standout performer in the mid-range segment. It adequately meets typical usage needs such as web browsing, smooth Facebook scrolling, and light gaming. However, heavier 3D games like Asphalt 8 or Need for Speed No Limits, though playable, only run smoothly at medium graphic settings. This model features Samsung's newly released 64-bit octa-core chip, the Exynos 7870, clocked at 1.6 GHz, accompanied by the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 operating system.
The commendable aspect of the Galaxy J7 Prime is its 3,300 mAh battery capacity, providing a decent usage time. With moderate usage, mainly single-SIM usage for internet browsing, the device can last until the second day before needing a recharge. Even under high activity levels, maintaining dual SIMs and continuous internet usage, the battery life remains sufficient for a full day's use. Being a mid-range model, the device does not support fast charging but still features power-saving and ultra-power-saving modes like many of Samsung's premium devices.
While it may not excel in any particular aspect or leave a remarkable impression, the Galaxy J7 Prime is a stable mid-range Android model, suitable for the majority of present-day users due to its balanced design, performance, and integration of new features like selfie or fingerprint security. Priced 300,000 dong higher than its direct rivals, the Oppo F1s and Sony Xperia XA, the Galaxy J7 Prime also exhibits numerous advantages.