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Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo XSony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)11Points
Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11PointsSamsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)Compare Sony Xperia XA X
Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)

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!

Xperia XA (Dual F3116)11 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)vsGalaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
vsNot supported
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (8.2GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
2300 mAhvs+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

27 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
ModelXperia XA (Dual F3116)Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA Dual Sim TD-LTE F3116, Sony Tuba DSSamsung Galaxy J7 Neo TV SM-J701MT (HDTV)
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)BrazilIndia
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, India
BrazilUruguay
Brazil, Uruguay
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/1/20168/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 700MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (8.2GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bandsExpand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,28,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
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 on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Battery typeLi-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts Wired charging Wired charging
Wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours21 hours
Standby466 hours (19.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• PDAF main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera
• BRAVIA engine 2 display
• ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Black, Gold
• ISDB-T HDTV
• Dongle for TV
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo (SM-J701MT)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)0.64W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)feature not registered
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