Motorola Electrify M (XT905) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Motorola Electrify M vs Samsung Galaxy A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X Motorola Electrify M (XT905) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F) Compare Motorola Electrify M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)37% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED Advanced / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Other model names	Motorola Electrify M XT905 for US Cellular, Scorpion Mini	Samsung Galaxy A7 2015, Galaxy A7 4G LTE SM-A700F
Country or region available	feature not registered	United Arab Emirates, (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/8/2012	2/1/2015
Depth	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.5 x 123.2 millimeters (2.42 x 4.85 in)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Display type	Super AMOLED Advanced	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 700	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face 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
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16.7 hours	17 hours
Standby	432 hours (18 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Gray • Splash-resistant DuPont KEVLAR housing • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Motorola SmartActions • 3D stereo sound • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Electrify M (XT905)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)