Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/11/2020 1:53 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 12:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)179% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)40% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+5.5"57% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+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/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)65% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPI	vs	+280 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+14 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 J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 2018 (Unlocked) SM-J737UZKAXAA	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018	5/7/2012
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (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 J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	5.6 hours
Standby	768 hours (32 days)	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)