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    Samsung is working on a souped-up variant of the original Galaxy J7 called the Galaxy J7 Prime

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    Last updated: August 22nd, 2016 at 11:43 UTC+02:00

    If a recent report is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung is working on a souped-up variant of the Galaxy J7 that it launched back in June 2015. We've been led to believe that this latest handset, which has been dubbed the Galaxy J7 Prime, has not been designed to compete with the Galaxy J7 (2016), but has instead been created to provide customers in Vietnam with the option of purchasing a device with recent mid-range specifications for a modest price.

    Vietnamese publication TechRum has created a table showcasing the difference in specifications between the first-generation Galaxy J7 and the rumored Galaxy J7 Prime, which can be seen below. The most notable contrasts come in the form of an upgraded display, a larger amount of RAM, an increased camera pixel size and the inclusion of a biometric scanner. Based on the leaked images the news website obtained, we can also conclude that the firm has designed to keep the same design as its predecessor.

    SpeaSpecificationstions Galaxy J7d Galaxy J7 Primexy Prime
    Screen 5.5 inch SuperAMOLED HD (720×1280) 5.5 inch Full-HD (1920×1080)
    CPU Octa-Core Exynos 7870 1.6GHz /
    1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core
    Octa-Core Exynos 7870 1.6GHz /
    1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core
    RAM 2GB 3GB
    Internal Memory 16GB 32GB
    Expandable Memory Support microSD Support microSD
    Rear Camera 13MP f / 1.9 Flash LED 13MP f / 1.9 Flash LED
    Front Camera 5MP f / 1.9 with LED flash 8MP f / 1.9 with LED flash
    Fingerprint Sensor No Home Button
    Battery 3300mAh 3300mAh
    OS Android 6 Android 6

    Unfortunately, we have no information with regards to pricing or an official date of announcement, but be sure to check back as we'll let you know the latest information on the subject as soon as we have it.

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