Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo vs Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7.1
Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X), if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 174 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White, Blue | Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 153.5 mm | 155.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.4 % Best value | 70.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,080 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 1,570 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.75 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.76 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J7 Duo | Mi A1 (Mi 5X) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J720F, SM-J720F/DS, SM-J720M, SM-J720M/DS | MDG2, MDI2 |
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