Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2019 9:34 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels174% 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
+6.39"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR 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.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4030 mAh34% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)3% Lighter
8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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
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.

26 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Other model names	Xiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis	Galaxy J7 Duo J720M/Dual-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019	4/1/2018
Depth	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	430nits[typ] HDR8	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (21GB 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 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm 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 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.6µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4030 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/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: Black, Blue, White • MIUI 10	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered