With a larger display, faster processor, extra battery capacity, and more storage, the Samsung Galaxy C7 is a beefier mid-ranger clad in all new metal design. So what does it offers over the Galaxy C5 and other mid-ranger of Samsung? Before we answer those in our full review, let’s take a brief look on the phablet thru our unboxing and hands-on.
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Unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy C7 Dual SIM
The Samsung Galaxy C7 packaging shares some similarities to the Galaxy C5 that we’d reviewed earlier. On the box, you can find the unit in Gold with Rose Gold and Gray as other options. There’s also a fast adaptive charger, USB Data cable, and stereo headset — all splashed in white.
Hands-on of the Samsung Galaxy C7
Going to the device, we can see a very similar exterior and form to Galaxy C5. The only differences between the two C series in terms of their build are the battery and screen sizes. The rest are intact with the fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button, volume rocker positioned on the left, and power button and hybrid microSD card and dual SIM slots both housed at the right.
The 5.7-inch display is covered with a 2.5D curved scratch-resistant glass just like its smaller sibling. You can also find an 8MP selfie camera, LED notification light, and earpiece on top.
In terms of ports, both microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack are found at the bottom.
On the back, it’s a familiar affair as we again take a glimpse of an iPhone and OnePlus 3 resemblance though we’re leaning more on the former for the rounded sides and corners. The 16MP f1.9 camera on the back protrudes and is paired with a dual tone LED Flash.
If anything that we’re more interested checking, that is probably the hardware under the hood. The new chip is an octa-core Snapdragon 625 similar to the Asus Zenfone 3 series. This processor is paired with a 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage, and the satisfying 3,300 mAh non-removable battery.
Both Samsung Galaxy C5 and C7 run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and on top is a streamlined TouchWiz UI.
Currently, the Samsung Galaxy C7 is only available in select regions like China and Hong Kong, but you can already purchase the unit here in the Philippines for P19,900 price through online stores.
Let’s know what specific areas or suggested phones you want us to put in our upcoming comparison and review.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Full specs, Official price, Release date in the Philippines
- Display: 5.7-inch 1080p Full HD Super AMOLED, 386 ppi
- Design: All metal, curved screen
- Size: 6.7mm thick, 165g weight
- Chip: Snapdragon 625 octa-core chip
- RAM: 4GB RAM
- Memory: 32GB or 64GB internal storage, microSD card up to 128GB
- Main camera: 16MP f1.9 main shooter, LED flash, 1080p video
- Front camera: 8MP f1.9 selfie shooter, 1080p video
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a, 4G LTE, Dual-SIM (hybrid), Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS
- OS: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, TouchWiz UI
- Battery: 3300 mAh non-removable, Adaptive Fast Charging
- Port: microUSB 2.0
- Audio: ANT+, mono speaker, FM Radio
- Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Gray
- Release date: August 2016 in the Philipines, India, USA, Middle East
- Price: $425 (P19,990) pesos price for 64GB, $400 (P18,000) official SRP from Samsung Philippines
