Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4XXiaomi Redmi Note 4XChina · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.1
64 reviews
8.6
235 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

Specs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
152.4 mm
7.9 mm 		76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 168 g 165 g
Micro Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 46.000
v? 		107.194
v9
Battery 3600 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV13855
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-J730F, J730F --

Release Date
Release date June 2017,
6 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
Size
74.7 mm • 152.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 165 g
Usable surface 73 % 72 %
Materials Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
Black

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.1
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.6
8.5
Is it comfortable?
7.4
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
7.7
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR3 RAM

Antutu
Score
46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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107.194
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.3
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.0
7.9
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Omnivision OV13855
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.13 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.4
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.1
5.9
Quality of selfies
6.7
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
8.0
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.567 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
8.7
Quality of the GPS
7.9
8.6
And the WiFi?
7.9
9.0
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 28%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 16%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
64 reviews
235 reviews
Prices
From $ 101 --
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