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4G AMOLED Smartphone

Samsung SM-J730FM/DS Galaxy J7 2017 Duos Global TD-LTE 16GB (Samsung J730)

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About Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 presents a straightforward design that fits comfortably in the hand, measuring 76.4 mm wide, 151.4 mm tall and just 7.5 mm thick while weighing 170 grams. Its front is occupied by a 5.49‑inch color TN‑TFT LCD screen delivering a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels, offering clear visuals for everyday tasks such as browsing, messaging and media playback. The device supports a single SIM card, keeping the layout simple for users who prefer one line of service.

Under the hood, the phone runs Google Android 7.0 Nougat and is equipped with 2 GB of RAM, providing enough memory for basic multitasking and app usage. Power comes from a 3300 mAh battery, which aims to sustain a full day of moderate use without needing a recharge. Together, these specifications position the Galaxy J7 2017 as a modestly sized, entry‑level smartphone focused on delivering reliable performance for essential smartphone functions.

This variant

The variant swaps the base model’s LCD for an AM‑OLED panel, giving a slightly smaller 5.48‑inch screen with Full HD resolution. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat, steps up to 3 GB of RAM and packs a 3600 mAh battery, while its chassis measures 74.8 × 152.5 × 8 mm and weighs 181 g. Unlike the Korean‑specific SM‑J730K model, this global Duos edition retains a single SIM slot and offers 16 GB of storage. Compared to the otherwise similar SM‑J730F/DS model, the only distinguishable difference lies in the model number suffix, with no further specification changes provided.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
5.48 inch
Type
Color AM-OLED display
Resolution
1080x1920
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Subpixel
RGB Matrix (3 subpixels)
Screen-to-body
71.9%
Active area
68.39 × 121.58 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen
Performance
Processor
Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (Joshua)
CPU
Octa-core, up to 1.6 GHz
GPU
ARM Mali-T830
Process
14 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
3 GiB
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion
Energy
12.71 Wh
Voltage
3.85 V
Cameras
Main
4128×3096 · 1× optical visibility
Front
4128×3096 visibility
Dimensions
Size
74.8 × 152.5 × 8 mm
Weight
181 g
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi services
Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Series Micro-AB
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB Power Delivery
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS
LTE · 9 bandsTD-LTE · 1 bandsUMTS · 5 bandsGSM · 4 bands
All LTE bands (9)
  • LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 17)
  • LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (1)
  • TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL) bands
All UMTS bands (5)
  • UMTS 1700/2100MHz (Band IV, AWS)
  • UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
  • UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (4)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (fingerprint sensor)
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF) · Dual standby
Markets
Europe, Middle East (Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Emirates (UAE))
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Navigation software
Regulatory
Data status
Preliminary

Model Variants

4 other phones with the same base model: Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

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