Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/11/2023 4:54 PM, updated: 6/12/2023 11:28 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
POLED

1080x2400

50
MP

60mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Motorola Edge 40 Pro 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? Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)

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25 Advantages Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+395 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.67"17% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 50MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video 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) 60MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)7% Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Fingerprint sensor (under display) / Fingerprint sensor

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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Model	Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model names	Edge 40 Pro 5G XT2301-4	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	4/4/2023	1/13/2017
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 161.16 millimeters (2.91 x 6.34 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	165Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1300nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System version	Android 13	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1274146 (v9) Geekbench: 4896 (v5.1), 5352 (v6) GFXBench: 112fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/1.61/2.93"1.22µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240/960fps (slow motion) 10-bit HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)	60 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	10000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	125W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 5 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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: Interstellar Black, Lunar Blue • Ready For • ThinkShield	• 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
	Motorola Edge 40 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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)