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Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL) vs Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Star phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Star X Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL) 28Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)

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Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL) vs Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)38%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+267 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+5.5"83%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh175%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)67%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

10 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
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ModelGalaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 S727VL (TracFone) TFSAS727VCP (Straight Talk)Samsung Galaxy Star S5280 Single-sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/20175/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)58 x 105 millimeters (2.28 x 4.13 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 400MhzARM Mali-300
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M4/T3
• Colors: Blue, Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (SM-S727VL)Galaxy Star (GT-S5280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.773W/kg (head), 0.622W/kg (body)
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