Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) vs LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

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

11/27/2017 4:14 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:05 PM

Compare LG Nexus 5X X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+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 IPS LCD
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 16MP29% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.4MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+3600 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)37% Lighter
386 PPI	vs	+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

31 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 64GB, SM-A720FZKSZTO	Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead
Country or region available	Brazil	USA, Mexico
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	1/13/2017	10/20/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 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 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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) 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, 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 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4056x3046 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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