Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:19 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime 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 Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)

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11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (53GB available)152% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+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
+3080 mAh3% 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
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

267 PPI

5.5"

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 高配版, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDE6S, MDT6S	Galaxy J7 Duo (32GB + 3GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2017	4/1/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-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 505	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	20 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 9.0	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)