Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2019 9:05 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:42 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite X Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	vs	27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner	vs	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+403 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.39"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP5 times 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 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4030 mAh34% 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim	Xiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis
Country or region available	(Global, International), India, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015	9/1/2019
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)	74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.6µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4030 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Gold	• Colors: Black, Blue, White • MIUI 10
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)	1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)