Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
12
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Model | Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN | Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700M/Dual-Sim |
Country or region available | (Global, International), India | Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2019 | 7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in) | 78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 171 grams (5.99 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 271 PPI | 267 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UX |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28) |
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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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+ |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 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 | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm 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 |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/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 | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 42 hours (1.8 days) | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red โข MIUI 11 โข Sony IMX363 back camera sensor โข Quick Charge 3.0 | โข Colors: White, Black, Gold |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) | Galaxy J7 (SM-J700M/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.466W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body) |