Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) and Sony Xperia XA1 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 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,600 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 367 ppi
- Weight
- 181 g
- against 188 g
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Usable Surface
- 76.1 %
- against 73.1 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7870 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 46,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 172 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 492 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold | White, Black, Gold, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 152.5 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 181 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.1 % | 76.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,600 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 24 h Best value | 13 h |
| Standby time | — | 708 h |
| Music playback time | 91 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 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 | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi Best value | 367 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,579 :1 |
| Display Features | Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Heart Rate Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, 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, LTE B28, 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, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.57 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, aptX, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J730F, SM-J730FM, SM-S727VL, SM-J730K | G3226, G3221, G3212, G3223 |
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