Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) vs Blu Vivo 5R

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Blu Vivo 5R phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/15/2017 2:50 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:42 PM

Compare Blu Vivo 5R X Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Blu Vivo 5R Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Blu Vivo 5R
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+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)
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
171 grams (5.99 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)6% Lighter
Plastic body	vs	+Plastic body, glass front, aluminum backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3150 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

5.5"

(back) 13MP

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
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Model	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Vivo 5R
Other model names	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700M/Dual-Sim	BLU Vivo 5R Refresh V0090UU
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Samsung	Blu
Release date	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015	9/1/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)	75.6 x 154.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	2.5D glass screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 4.5
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-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 7, 12, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sony IMX258 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
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/gray, White/gold • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)	Blu Vivo 5R
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.466W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)	feature not registered