Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Nokia 4.2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) and Nokia 4.2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Nokia 4.2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 161 g
- against 181 g
- Usable Surface
- 76.6 %
- against 71.4 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.95 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | 199 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 400 GB | 400 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 153.2 mm | 149 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 161 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.4 % | 76.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.71″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.45 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.53 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2018) | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J737F, SM-J737V, SM-J737T, SM-J737A, SM-J737P, SM-J737T1, SM-J737U, SM-J737S, SM-J737R4 | TA-1184, TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1152 |
