Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 9:18 AM, updated: 11/6/2022 11:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB) Compare Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) 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? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)

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22 Advantages Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)99% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3200 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+521 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.73"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5160 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)11% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

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

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition 天玑版	Galaxy J7 Pro J730G/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	7/1/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.73" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	521 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	MIUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G710 MC10	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 953591 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5160 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
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: Black, Blue	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730G/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered