Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)
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23 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Model | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Xperia XZ3 (H9493) |
Other model names | Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos | Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H9493, Sony Akatsuki |
Country or region available | (Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine | (Global, International), USA |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 1/13/2017 | 10/5/2018 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in) | 73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1440x2880 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 537 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
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) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 9.0 Pie |
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) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 1200/200 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 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 | Not 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/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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 WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3600 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 23 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
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: Black, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) | |
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 |