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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Active vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) 16Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Active X
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)

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 S5 Active (SM-G870A)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) vs Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19%
Thinner
5.1"vs+5.5"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
ModelGalaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G870A, Galaxy S5 Active 4GGalaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)IndiaThailand
(Global, International), India, Thailand
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/30/20147/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 145.3 millimeters (2.89 x 5.72 in)78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)18 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4
• Colors: White, Black, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.92W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.667W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)
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