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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB) 21Points
6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro X
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/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!

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)45%
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
+256GB (218GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+395 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs386 PPI
+6.67"17%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP3 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 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
+5000 mAh39%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+186 grams (6.51 ounces)1%
Lighter
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
IP53 certifiedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
f/1.9 (aperture)
(front) 16MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G 22101316G, MZB0D37EU (NFC)Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Global, International)AlgeriaAustraliaIsraelTurkey
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/20221/13/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI386 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System versionAndroid 12Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 490526 (v9)
Geekbench: 2209 (v5.1), 2372 (v6)
GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 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 networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
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

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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: Onyx Black, White, Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue• 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

Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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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