Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo Phab 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:43 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4050
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) Compare Lenovo Phab 2 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!

2 Advantages Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
+6.4"12% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+4050 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)21% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+386 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% 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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
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Model	Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Phab2 Dual-Sim 32GB, Lenovo PB2-650N	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
Brand	Lenovo	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2016	1/13/2017
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	89.5 x 175 millimeters (3.52 x 6.89 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT8735 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2500/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (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
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4050 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	23 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
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: Gunmetal Grey, Champagne Gold • Aluminum body • 85° wide angle front camera • Dolby Atmos audio (capture 5.1) • WiFi hotspot	• 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
	Lenovo Phab 2 (PB2-650N)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)