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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,060 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 170 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | ARM Cortex-A53 | MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 405 | PowerVR G6200 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| 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 Cortex-A53 processor, clocked at 2.0 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 and 2.2 GHz in the Redmi Note 2 Prime. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold | White, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Mint Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 160 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 72.3 % Best value | 71.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh Best value | 3,060 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 23 h Best value | 11 h 30 min |
| Standby time | — | 144 h |
| Music playback time | 96 h Best value | 46 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| 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 | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.902 :1 | 953 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 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 B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.1 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.01 W/kg | 0.45 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2016) | Redmi Note 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ | 2015051 |
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