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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) 07Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB)

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Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) vs Redmi Note 5 (32GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.9GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+181 grams (6.34 ounces)3%
Lighter
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13%
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+5.99"5%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3600 mAhvs+4000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

28 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X
32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (23GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
ModelGalaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim红米Note 5 AI双摄 MEE7S, MEG7S, Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region available(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
ChinaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailandVietnam
China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date1/13/20173/1/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (23GB 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)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
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 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh4000 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)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)Redmi Note 5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
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