Our Samsung Galaxy J7 vs. Galaxy A5 2016 review has suggested that even though both the smartphones fall in the different categories, they have few similar specs like Super AMOLED display, camera, and Snapdragon processor.

Below we have jotted down the features of the Galaxy J7 2016 and the Galaxy A5 2016, which fall in the mid-range and premium category, respectively, which can thus help you choose the best smartphone based on your requirements.

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 sports a plastic chassis compared to the metallic body of Galaxy A5 phone. On the other hand, the Galaxy J7 device features a 5.5-inch screen with 720 x 1280 pixel resolutions, whereas the Galaxy A5 consists of a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 5.2-inch screen.

Furthermore, even though both the Samsung upgraded smartphones consist of a Snapdragon chipset, there is a slight variation. The Galaxy J7 2016 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor along with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable up to 256 GB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A5 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor along with the similar internal storage and RAM capacity like that of the former device.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 excels in terms of software specs with its Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system as compared to Galaxy A5's Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. Also, the former phone sports a huge battery of 3,300 mAh, whereas the latter consists of a 2,900 mAh battery.

Both the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and Galaxy A5 2016 feature similar camera specs as they include a 13-megapixel rear and a 5-megapixel front camera. However, the Galaxy A5 phone also consists of an IOS sensor feature called as the image stabilizer, which will help you avoid blurred images.

As the Galaxy J7 2016 is a mid-range smartphone, it is priced for $202, while the premium Galaxy A5 device comes with a price tag of $328.