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Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS) 08Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS) vs Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)30%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+401 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.5"vs+6.67"21%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+4650 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
ModelGalaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A7 Duos 2016 4G, Galaxy A7 6黑鲨5 PRO, SHARK KTUS-H0
Country or region availablePhilippinesTaiwan
Philippines, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/1/20164/4/2022, Announced: 3/30/2022
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 151.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.96 in)76.53 x 163.86 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredJoy UI 13

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1036072 (v9)
Geekbench: 3665 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 82fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR38GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1 + NVMe-SSD
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.52" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging120W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, White
• Physical pop-up gaming triggers

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2016 (SM-A710Y/DS)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.414W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body)feature not registered
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