Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G928C | SM-A720F/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.4 mm | 156.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Width | 75.8 mm | 77.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Weight | 153 g | 186 g | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | Gold | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.21 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.7" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
| Display Format | QHD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | - | Always-on display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 7420 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | 1.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 25 GB | 23 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Special Effects | Collage | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | - | |
| White Balance | Automatic | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3600 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
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| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ can be charged wirelessly. |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1380 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 94 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Google Android | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience | - |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |
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