Google Pixel XL (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Google Pixel XL (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) Compare Google Pixel XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps117% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 12.3MP	vs	+(back) 16MP30% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3450 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
Brand	Google	Samsung
Release date	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016	1/13/2017
Depth	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	650/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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, 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
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4048x3036 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3450 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	23 hours
Standby	552 hours (23 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel XL (32GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)