Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)

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

4/11/2020 10:05 PM, updated: 4/11/2020 11:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Halo X Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ) Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

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18 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.26"14% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3350 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Other model names	小米8 青春版 M1808D2TT, Xiaomi Mi8, Xiaomi Mi 8X, Xiaomi Platina	Galaxy J7 2017 (Cricket Wireless) SM-J727AZKZAIO
Country or region available	China	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2018	3/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)	76.2 x 151.4 millimeters (3 x 5.96 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	267 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 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3350 mAh	3300 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	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
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 • HAC M3/T3
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Halo (SM-J727AZ)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (128GB/6GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate