Google Pixel 3a (G020E) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Core phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/12/2019 7:42 PM, updated: 9/8/2020 1:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Core XGoogle Pixel 3a (G020E)25Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.6"
OLED

1080x2220

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08PointsSamsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Compare Google Pixel 3a X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 3a (G020E)

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25 Advantages Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+5.6"2% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(back) 13MP5% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Model	Pixel 3a (G020E)	Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Other model names	Google Pixel 3a G020E (Verizon Wireless)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core Duos J701F/DS, SM-J710FZ
Country or region available	USA	Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	May, 2019	July, 2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.1 x 151.3 millimeters (2.76 x 5.96 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 (10 nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 (14nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 360 Gold 1.7Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 360 Silver	1.6Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 615	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Display features	60Hz	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum download/upload	600/75 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
Calling	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Other features	- Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish - Always-on display - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Gold - ANT+ - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1260 minutes \| 21 hours \| 0.9 day
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Google Pixel 3a (G020E)	Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head) \| 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head) \| 1.13W/kg (body)	0.519W/kg (head) \| 1.39W/kg (body)