Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel A7 XL vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal 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 J7 Metal X Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS) Compare Alcatel A7 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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13 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+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 on both cameras
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)4% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12% Thinner
LTPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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Model	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D	Galaxy J7 Metal 2016, Galaxy J7 2016 J710MN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	7/29/2016
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)	76 x 151.7 millimeters (2.99 x 5.97 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Display type	LTPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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 on both cameras
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	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
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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 J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	23 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)	Galaxy J7 Metal (SM-J710MN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)