Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 7 PlusApple iPhone 7 PlusGlobal · 3GB · 256GB
Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XLGlobal · 4GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Global · 3GB · 256GB
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Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
84 reviews
9.1
22 reviews
8.7
7 reviews
8.9
80 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Specs Apple iPhone 7 Plus prices Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Global · 3GB · 256GB 		Google Pixel XL price comparison Google Pixel XL
Global · 4GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.1" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 67% useful 71% useful 64% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.9 mm
158.2 mm
7.3 mm 		75.7 mm
154.7 mm
8.6 mm 		74.9 mm
148.8 mm
9.9 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 168 g 185 g 168 g
Micro A10
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB 32 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 240.017
v8 		145.387
v6 		188.798
v8 		165.110
v7
Battery 2900 mAh 3450 mAh 4000 mAh 3800 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
iSight Duo Camera (7)
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2
Selfie Camera SELF 7 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Apple Google Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- SM-G891A, G891A Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Apple iPhone 7 Plus
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Size
77.9 mm • 158.2 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.7 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.9 mm • 148.8 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 188 g 168 g 185 g 168 g
Usable surface 67 % 71 % 64 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Polycarbonate Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP67 IP53 IP68
MIL-STD-810G 		-
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Red

Rose-gold

Jet Black
Black

Blue

Silver
Gold

Gray

Green
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.1" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 576 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 625 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Ion-strengthtened glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.5
9.3
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
8.4
7.6
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.1
7.7
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.6
8.9
8.7
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A10 Fusion Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 2x low energy core + 2x high performance core 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR 7XT Plus Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
240.017
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB 32 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Heart Rate
  • SpO2
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
8.3
9.3
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.4
8.6
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
9.1
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Duo Camera (7) Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2 BRITECELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.55 µm 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3" 1/2.5" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--
--
--

Black & white
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Quad LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 7 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
88
Mobile
90
Photo
84
Video
 -- --
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
9.8
9.3
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
9.4
8.0
7.0
Quality of selfies
7.7
9.6
7.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
9.2
9.0
8.4
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11r
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.340 W/Kg on head
0.950 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.316 W/Kg on head
0.981 W/Kg on body 		1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body 		0.920 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body 		1.250 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
9.3
8.9
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.4
9.5
8.7
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.3
8.7
9.1
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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3450 mAh
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4000 mAh
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3800 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 67%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 86%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 33%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
84 reviews
22 reviews
7 reviews
80 reviews
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