The Samsung Galaxy J7 Max was launched in India in Q2 of 2017. It’s a superior to the J7 2017 and a bit on par with the J7 Pro.
The device packs some really great features and a gimmick — a smart glow ring around the rear-facing camera.
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 5.7 inches, PLS Touchscreen display — (1080 x 1920 px)
- Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: 2.4GHz Octa-core CPU
- Memory: 4GB RAM | 32GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 13MP (with flash) | Rear — 13MP (with flash & “smart glow ring”)
- Battery: 3300 mAh
- Price: Check today’s price
Software, Design, Display
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Max is a 4G enabled dual SIM Android smartphone, running on the Nougat flavor of the operating system (version 7.0).
This device features a unibody metallic design which can be picked up in either black or Gold.
In front of the device, up top, sits the front facing camera, a speaker phone, some sensors and an LED flash.
At the bottom is Samsung’s signature physical navigation panel with a menu (or recent apps, if you will) touch button, a physical home button, and a back touch button.
At the back, you’ll find Sammy’s branding at the center of the device close to the top and the rear facing camera (accompanied by its flash light) closer to the top.
The display on this baby is a 1080p 5.7-inch PLS Touch display which stretches from almost edge to edge on the device’s frame making the sides near bezel-less.
As briefly pointed out, the display has a full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels) and hence a resulting pixel density of about 386 pixels per inch (386 PPI).
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
Under the hood of this device sits a MediaTek Octa-core CPU (Helio P20) clocked at 2.4 GHz which is supported by the Mali-T880 GPU for push graphics.
For efficient multitasking, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Max features 4 gigabytes of RAM and has an onboard storage of 32GB — which can be extended by a microSD card if you’d be needing more space.
To power the device, a Li-Ion 3300 mAh non-removable battery is what you’d be getting on purchasing this baby.
The cameras details for the J7 Max are as follows:
Front facing: A 13-megapixel lens with its own dedicated flash light.
Rear: Another 13-megapixel lens with a dedicated flash light and the gimmick, a smart glow ring.
For security, the J7 Max has it fingerprint sensor mounted on the Home button in front of the device.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max Price in Nigeria
As stated in the introductory part of this piece, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Max was launched for the Indian market. Due to that, it is not currently available for purchase in Nigeria. However, should it get here, it would retail for north of N100k.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v7.0 (Nougat) |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 156.7 x 78.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 179g |
| Build | Metal |
| Colors | Black, Gold |
| Display Size | 5.7 inches |
| Display Type | PLS Touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Type | 2.4GHz Octa-core CPU |
| GPU | Mali-T880 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal Memory | 32GB |
| SD Card Support | Yes (up to 256GB) |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 13MP (with flash) |
| Rear Camera | 13MP (with flash & “smart glow ring”) |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 3300 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | – |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| OTG | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes |
| Video Player | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes (front mounted) |