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Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) Release Gets Closer, Device Clears Bluetooth SIG Certification

Jun 22, 2017 11:07 AM EDT

Samsung has captured the headlines again as one of the upcoming smartphones have been leaked. The alleged Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) looks to have been cleared the Bluetooth SIG certification, tipping that it could be released soon. The said report goes without saying that this smartphone is the successor to the Galaxy C7 (2016).

Since the last year's Samsung Galaxy C7 boasted a model number of C7 SM-C7000, it is highly expected that SM-C7100 will be the successor of Samsung Galaxy C7. Sadly, the Bluetooth SIG certification does not reveal much about the hardware specifications of the device.

The listing only says that the phone has received Bluetooth certification with version 4.2.  Apart from SM-C7100, two other variants of the rumored smartphone with model number SM-C7108 and SM-C710F have also appeared on Bluetooth certifications. Samsung Galaxy C7 2017 will also to be the smartphone under mid-range budget.

According to The Android Soul, there are also some rumors which say that the Galaxy C series smartphones will be the first ones from the Samsung to arrive with the dual lens rear camera setup. Moreover that recent leaks hint that besides C5 2017 and C9 2017, Galaxy C7 will also boast a dual rear camera at the back. In addition to that, another rumor claims that Galaxy C7 (2017) could be powered by 7872 processor.

To recall, the previous model of the not-yet-launched Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) offers a 5.7-inch with full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display. The smartphone is equipped with a 2 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and Adreno 506 GPU. The older Galaxy C7 carries 4GB RAM, 128GB expandable memory slot, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system and a 3,300 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, according to Geeky-gadgets.

The Samsung Galaxy C7 has a 16-megapixel shooter on the back with dual-tone LED flash and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The smartphone measures 156.6 x 77.2 x 6.7 mm and weighs 165 grams.

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