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Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Core vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 X Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS) 06Points
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Core X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)

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 J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS) vs Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+403 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.99"9%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flash on both camerasvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
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
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)
+12 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 J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
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ModelGalaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy J7 Core Duos J701F/DS, SM-J710FZ红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera
Country or region availableEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesPhilippinesIndonesiaIranPakistanThailandTurkey
Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey
(Global, International)ChinaHong KongTaiwan
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date7/1/20173/1/2018
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.01.25µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
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 J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
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
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9
• Silicone case included
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 Core (SM-J701F/DS)Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.519W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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