Oppo Find X (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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

7/16/2018 2:47 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:20 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Oppo Find X (256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.42"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3730
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Oppo Find X 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? Oppo Find X (256GB)

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19 Advantages Oppo Find X (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (243GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+401 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.42"13% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP126% 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+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 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3730 mAh4% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

186 grams (6.51 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model names	BBK Oppo Find X PAFM00, PAFT00	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
Brand	Oppo	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2018	1/13/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 156.7 millimeters (2.92 x 6.17 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.42" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	ColorOS 5.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Oppo Find X (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)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP f/2.01/2.8"1.0µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels *Motorized pop-up camera (slider)	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USB	USB 2.0 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 (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3730 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	50W Wired fast charging VOOC 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Oppo Find X (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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: Bordeaux Red, Glacier Blue	• 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
	Oppo Find X (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)