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Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) vs Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Motorola Xoom devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Xoom X Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) 24Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) vs Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)} 3 Advantages Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)154%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)61%
Thinner
vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+401 PPI169%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs149 PPI
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+(front) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 300 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3250 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"vs+10.1"84%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
ModelGalaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)Motorola Xoom Family Edition MZ505, Tablet Motorola Xoom
Country or region availableKazakhstanUnited Arab EmiratesRussia
Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/1/20171/1/2012
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 3.1 Honeycomb
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ULP GeForce 400MHz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh3250 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• 2.5D glass screen
• Always on Display
• Colors: Black
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• Quickoffice
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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