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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) 13Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)

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Mi Note 2 (128GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB) vs Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (118GB available)119%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (54GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.7"4%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 22.6MP77%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4070 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3600 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
386 PPIvs+401 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Other model namesXiaomi Mi Note 2 Premium edition (128GB+6GB), Xiaomi ScorpioGalaxy J7 Pro J730GM/Dual-Sim (64GB)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong(Global, International)
China, Hong Kong, (Global, International)
India
India
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/25/20167/1/2017
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
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 / Upload600/50 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 800/1900, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
Global edition:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Premium edition:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28,66)
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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)22.6 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5488x4112 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4070 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
โ€ข MIUI 8.0
โ€ข Curved 3D glass (front and back)
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Always on Display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (128GB)Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730GM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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