Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.99"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS)
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!
8 Advantages 
12 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| 3GB LPDDR3 |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| 1080x1920 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (32GB + 3GB) MEI7 (India), Xiaomi Vince | Galaxy J7 2017 J730F/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro) |
| Country or region available |  India |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/22/2018 | 7/1/2017 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in) | 74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in) |
| Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.99" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 368 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | 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 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm 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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| 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, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 24 hours (1 day) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/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, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 32GB) | Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body) |