Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
5.7" |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note 7 SM-N9300 6GB RAM, Galaxy Note 6 | Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 64GB, SM-A720FZKSZTO |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | Brazil |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2016 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in) | 77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Waterproof (IP?) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~79% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 | 64GB (52GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 22mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | 23 hours |
Standby | 312 hours (13 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx โข Stylus Pen (12-bit) โข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) โข S-Voice โข HD Voice | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Metal body โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX โข Fast battery charging โข ANT+ โข IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body) |