Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) original?
Copies of the Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) look right and even say Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) vs a copy
| A real Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SAMSUNG-SM-J727A, SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ, SM-J727P | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY J7 (US, 2017-18)" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T830 or Mali-T720 or Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18)'s figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18). Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
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Software: Android 7 and up
A Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) or Galaxy J7 Prime 2?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SAMSUNG-SM-J727A, SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ | SM-G611FF, SM-G611M |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T830 or Mali-T720 or Adreno 308 or Adreno 505 | Mali-T830 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 3 GB+ |
| Screen | 720 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 7 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18)?
A real Samsung Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) reports SAMSUNG-SM-J727A or SAMSUNG-SM-J727AZ or SM-J727P or SM-J727V. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18) is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy J7 (US, 2017-18), for free.