Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2018 7:57 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) Compare Nokia 7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)

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!

16 Advantages Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+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 9.0 Pie
+3800 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)3% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 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
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
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Model	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Other model names	Nokia 7+ TA-1046, Nokia 7 plus TA-1046 (Android One)	Galaxy J7 2017 J730F/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Europe)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/7/2018	7/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 700/800/900/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	723 hours (30.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
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/copper, White/copper • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 18:9 screen • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics on both cameras • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W)	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)