Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
3.7mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A)
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24 Common items in both devices |
3GB LPDDR3 |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
+17 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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Model | Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) |
Other model names | AT&T Galaxy Note Edge N915A | Galaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6 |
Country or region available | USA | Kazakhstan, Russia |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2014 | 1/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in) | 74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in) |
Weight | 174 grams (6.09 ounces) | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 525 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 420 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 20) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 3.7 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1440 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
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.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor SpO2 Temperature UV radiation | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข S Pen stylus โข S-Voice natural language โข Dropbox 50GB โข Samsung Gear S compatible โข ANT+ support | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข ANT+ |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915A) | Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.86W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) | 1.187W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.127W/kg (head), 0.329W/kg (body) | 0.414W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body) |