Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A7 XL vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2017 4:09 AM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:43 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100) Compare Alcatel A7 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)

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9 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)2% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)19% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPI	vs	+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core

3GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+23 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

📱 Model features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Other model names	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D	Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	12/16/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)	74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,8) 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 2MP	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
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	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	17 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h • WiFi display	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A7100)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.318W/kg (head), 1.144W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.717W/kg (head), 0.621W/kg (body)