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Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

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!

Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+6.39"12%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+3600 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Other model names小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1TGalaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)(Latin America)BrazilIranPakistanRussiaSingaporeThailandUkraine
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/1/20191/13/2017
Depth7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.39" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16/13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
• MIUI 10
• HDR10/DCI-P3 display
• Sapphire glass camera cover
• Quick Charge 4+
• Fast wireless charging 20W
• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Metal body
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Fast battery charging
• ANT+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
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