Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/3/2018 10:30 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 11:03 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 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 Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.26"14% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 24MP86% 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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + 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
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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.
3350 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Other model names	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina	Galaxy J7 Pro J730GM/Dual-Sim (64GB)
Country or region available	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)	India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	7/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 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 Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 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	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
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