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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Sony Xperia XA Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 202 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Sony Xperia XA Ultra, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 367 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 76.6 %
- against 72.3 %
- Maximum memory card
- 200 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | ARM Cortex-A53 | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 50,800 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 200 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold | White, Black, Lime, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 170 g Best value | 202 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.3 % | 76.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 23 h Best value | 13 h |
| Standby time | — | 708 h |
| Music playback time | 96 h Best value | 65 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 367 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.902 :1 | 1,071 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.27 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg | 0.37 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 0.43 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Xperia XA Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ | F3212, F3216, F3211, F3213, F3215 |
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