Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) is a refreshed offering in its Korean maker’s C-series of smartphones. It features dual rear cameras, Super AMOLED Full HD display, an octa-core processor, ample RAM, and a fingerprint scanner.
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Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
- Always on Display
- 2.4GHz Octa-core CPU, 4GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- 32GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
- 13MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- 4G LTE Data
- 3000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) parades the design language you find in most Samsung devices. It weighs in at 180 grams and has a thickness of 7.9 millimetres. It has a physical home button, which most likely houses the fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) promises superb visuals with a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display having a resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels. The ‘Always-on’ screen looks to deliver super sharp images with roughly 401-ppi pixel density.
Camera and Storage
Seizing on the latest trend, Samsung also equips this smartphone with dual rear cameras. These are 16MP and 5MP sensors. The main camera has f/1.7 aperture, while its assistant has f/1.9 aperture. What these mean is great lowlight photography.
Selfie snappers who can afford the Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) can look forward to great selfies as well. It sports a robust 16MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture on the front. There is 32GB onboard storage, expandable by up to 256 GB using a microSD card.
Performance and OS
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) packs an octa-core CPU running along at speeds up to 2.4 GHz. We do not yet know the make, but this is likely a Qualcomm chipset. It gets backing from 4GB RAM, suggesting solid performance is on the card. The phone boots Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
Other Specs and Features
You get hybrid dual SIM slots, with one of these serving for a SIM or microSD card. The Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) will work on 4G LTE networks. It also offers dual-band Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct support.
A 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery provides juice to get the phone going. It is not clear yet if this supports fast charging.
Pricing and availability
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) is not officially available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. However, you may be able to buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries. Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 120,000 Naira to 250,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Its price in Ghana starts at around GH₵ 1,445. Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) Price in Kenya starts at around 34,690 KSh.
Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017):
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: 2.4GHz octa-core Processor
- GPU: –
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Black, Pink
- Dimension: 152.4 x 74.7 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 180 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi), Always on Display
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP Dual Camera, 1080p Full HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, Face Detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 16MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, micro USB 2.0, USB on the Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Front)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
