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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 06Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 6 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAhvs+3600 mAh3%
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeGalaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
KazakhstanUnited Arab EmiratesRussia
Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/20/20137/1/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Red, White
โ€ข DuPont KEVLAR housing
โ€ข Motorola SmartActions
โ€ข Droid command center
โ€ข HAC M3/T4
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Always on Display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
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