Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro

Key Features

• 5.0-Inch TFT HD Display
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Internal Storage
• Android Marshmallow 6.0
• 13MP Primary Shooter
• 5MP Selfie Shooter
• 3,000mAh Battery Module
• Dual-SIM with 4G VoLTE
• S-Bike Mode
• Ultra-Data Saving Mode
• Micro-SD support up to 128GB
• 14 Regional Languages Supported

Samsung is still one of the leading handset manufactures even with an influx of numerous Chinese brands. While the Indian market prefers value for money, many individuals still look for offline stores and tier-1 brands when it comes to their smartphone requirements. Therefore, the Korean giant is still a force to reckon with within the Indian contingent and it brings back functionality with Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro. The handset is a beefed up version of the existing Galaxy On7 but will major modifications.
In terms of pricing, Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro sets us back at Rs. 11,190 which is pretty competitive for the featured set of attributes. That said, we finally have the review unit and we will be discussing whether this gadget is worth investing in.

Design

Upon unboxing the fluorescent green box, we get the golden colored handset followed by the QSG, pretty basic earphones, standard USB cable, normal charger with 5V/1A output and the massive 3,000mAh battery module.
This device looks pretty simple and comparable to its immediate predecessor— the Galaxy On7. In terms of thickness, Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro doesn’t disappoint at a mere 8.20mm.

This gadget is slightly on the heavier side and even with a lot of plastic weighs close to 172 grams. Aesthetics are kept simple and most of the rocker keys are placed strategically. Moreover, the faux leather panel at the back is textured and offers a good grip. Side bezels are narrow and the edges look premium with illusory metallic accents which are actually made up of plastic and won’t be distinguishable unless we establish any physical contact. Lastly, we do get the distinguishable home button at the front. The embedded keys aren’t backlit which is slightly saddening.

Display

Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro offers a standard 5.5-Inch TFT screen and it is surprising to see that Super AMOLED display has been given a miss.

In terms of resolution, we get a basic 720p screen but the lack of ambient light sensor might be an issue. However, Samsung offers an outdoor mode for better visibility which kind of works well.

Specs

This handset is pretty basic in terms of internals and offers a standard quad-core processor from Qualcomm. The version hasn’t been mentioned but this chipset clocks at 1.2GHz. 2GB RAM is a slight improvement over the predecessor.

Graphics are handled by the Adreno 306 GPU. Moreover, we get 16GB of RAM in comparison to 8GB on Galaxy On7. Micro-SD support is available with an expandable limit of up to 128GB.

Camera

The 13MP primary shooter is actually nice and well-lit shots are pretty vibrant. However, in low-lighting we do experience some noise and graininess. Selfies are pretty ok with the 5MP front facing camera unit. Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro keeps the camera interface pretty basic and doesn’t look to add many thrills to the beautification modes.

Battery

The 3,000mAh removable battery looks pretty good for the existing specs sheet and we are expecting it to last for a day and half on medium usage.

Fast charging isn’t available with the 1A output but the battery rating is on the higher side for the given price point and the company more or less lives up to the claimed talk-time and standby support.

Software

In terms of OS, we get Android Marshmallow v6.0 which is still pretty latest. However, it wouldn’t be wise to expect Android Nougat on this handset even in future.

With security being an issue, Samsung has offered the latest security patch, July 2016 with this smartphone. The user interface is smooth and has now been optimized for working better with the hardware.

Connectivity and Add-Ons

Most of the connectivity schemes are persisted with including Dual-SIM support and 4G VoLTE compatibility. Wireless support is rendered to the same besides Bluetooth v4.2 and GPS. We also get a FM Radio and the 3.5mm audio jack. The box reads ‘Indian SIM Card Only’ which means we can activate of unlock this handset with an Indian SIM card and might use it later over international networks.

This handset comes with the S-Bike mode and multi-lingual support for up to 14 regional languages. The ultra-data saving mode is yet another desirable addition. Speaker output is pretty decent as well. Upon purchase, the online stores are offering lucrative packages to the customers— rendered by a domestic carrier, Idea.