Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) vs Nokia N97 mini

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Nokia N97 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 11:00 PM

Compare Nokia N97 mini X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia N97 mini Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia N97 mini
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)108% Thinner	vs	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+386 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.7"78% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 16MP206 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3600 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)35% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
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Model	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	N97 mini
Other model names	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos	Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	1/13/2017	10/28/2009
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)	52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White • Carl Zeiss optics • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps • Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Nokia N97 mini
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered