Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/30/2023 6:15 PM, updated: 11/13/2023 7:01 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

100
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Realme 11 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? Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

21 Advantages Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (222GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2412 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+394 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.7"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 100MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo 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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 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
+5000 mAh39% 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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 16MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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Model	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model names	Realme 11 Pro 5G RMX3771	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	5/15/2023, Announced: 5/10/2023	1/13/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 161.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	950nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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	Realme UI 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (MT6877V) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 545432 (v9), 585957 (v10) Geekbench: 2319 (v5.5), 2376 (v6.0) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.0	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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	2000/1024 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (40, 41) China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) 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	Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	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, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (40, 41) China: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary 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, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 100 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	11648x8586 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.14" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.56µm 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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/480fps 720p@960fps Slow motion Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz 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
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	feature not registered	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging	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
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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: Astral Black, Sunrise Beige, Oasis Green	• 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
	Realme 11 Pro (256GB/12GB)	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)