Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia X vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 8:37 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:34 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) Compare Sony Xperia X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
+64GB (49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(back) 23MP80% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
2620 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 13MP

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia X Dual Sim 64GB F5122, Sony Suzu DS	Galaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	7/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 142.7 millimeters (2.73 x 5.62 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
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	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
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, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Triluminos display • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PDAF technology on camera • Sony ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia X (Dual F5122)	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)