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Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) 11Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
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!

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB) vs Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
+64GB (52GB available)148%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+386 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3580 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5.7"vs+6"5%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(back) 23MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+EIS on back camera and OIS on the frontAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 16MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP50%
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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 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/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
ModelGalaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Other model namesGalaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 64GB, SM-A720FZKSZTOSony Xperia XA2 Ultra H4233 (Dual-Sim), Sony Avenger
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
AustraliaMalaysiaSingaporeTaiwan(Global, International)
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date1/13/20172/16/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/100 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS on back camera and OIS on the front
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 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 registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, 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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh3580 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hours32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered841 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
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: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22
• WiFi Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 64GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4233)
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)0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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