Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Apple iPhone 6S (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Apple iPhone 6S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 9:40 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:06 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 6S X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPhone 6S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (128GB)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels107% Higher resolution screen	vs	750x1334 pixels
+386 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3600 mAh110% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1715 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)30% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)11% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A

300 Mbps

Capacitive

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
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Model	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim	iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA
Country or region available	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	1/13/2017	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)	67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Sapphire Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (114GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat6 A1633 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1688 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	1715 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, 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	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)	iPhone 6S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)