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Samsung Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy E7 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Samsung Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M) 03Points
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2950
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Samsung Galaxy E7 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M) vs Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+386 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.1 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2950 mAhvs+3600 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+20 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 E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
ModelGalaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model namesGalaxy E7 E700M (Single-Sim)Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date2/1/20151/13/2017
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 151.3 millimeters (3.04 x 5.96 in)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight141 grams (4.94 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory2GB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,17,28)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)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.1 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2950 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, White, Brown
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy E7 (4G SM-E700M)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.36W/kg (head), 0.356W/kg (body)0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
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