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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) 08Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Mi 8 Lite (128GB)} 15 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3350 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)10%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
386 PPIvs+403 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"vs+6.26"10%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 24MP49%
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 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.9 (aperture)
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
ModelGalaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
(Europe)Taiwan(Global, International)
(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/13/20179/1/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.12Âľm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh3350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray
• MIUI
• 19:9 screen
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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