Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
4050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
5.5" |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700M/Dual-Sim | Redmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015112) |
Country or region available | Brazil | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015 | 1/1/2016 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in) | 76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 171 grams (5.99 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | TouchWiz UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 2015112 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015116 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28) | LTE Cat4 2015112 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015116 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash on both cameras | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 23mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4050 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 264 hours (11 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: White, Black, Gold | • Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold • Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.466W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body) | feature not registered |