Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs ZTE Axon 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs ZTE Axon 7. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F
Xiaomi Mi Max 2Xiaomi Mi Max 2Global · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi A1Xiaomi Mi A1Global · 4GB · 64GB
ZTE Axon 7ZTE Axon 7Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F
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Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
219 reviews
8.8
92 reviews
8.7
323 reviews
9.3
93 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs ZTE Axon 7

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F 		Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		ZTE Axon 7 prices ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017
Inches 5.1" 6.44" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD QHD
Usable surface 72% useful 74% useful 70% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		88.7 mm
174.1 mm
7.6 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm 		75.0 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 152 g 211 g 165 g 175 g
Micro Exynos 8890
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 188.798
v8 		77.231
v7 		78.150
v7 		164.960
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 5300 mAh 3080 mAh 3250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2 		1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi Xiaomi ZTE
Aliases -- -- Xiaomi MiA1 Axon Secret 7, A2017

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		May 2017,
6 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S7
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi A1
ZTE Axon 7
Samsung Galaxy S7
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Xiaomi Mi A1
ZTE Axon 7
Size
69.6 mm • 142.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
88.7 mm • 174.1 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 152 g 211 g 165 g 175 g
Usable surface 72 % 74 % 70 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal Aluminium alloy, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP68 - - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 6.44" 5.5" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 576 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
7.9
7.6
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.9
8.9
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
7.8
8.6
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.3
7.8
8.9
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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77.231
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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78.150
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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164.960
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		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 Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.9
8.6
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.2
9.0
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
8.1
8.1
9.0
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10 Samsung
Type BRITECELL CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.25 µm 1.25 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.9" 1/2.9" --
2
Camera type
--
--

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV13380
Type
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.4"

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

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8 Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/5" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.5
8.7
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
6.4
6.5
7.6
Quality of selfies
8.3
7.5
7.3
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.4
8.4
9.1
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews
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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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.406 W/Kg on head
0.621 W/Kg on body 		1.220 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body 		1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body 		0.348 W/Kg on head
1.099 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.240 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		1.390 W/Kg on head
1.310 W/Kg on body 		1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body 		1.190 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.9
8.8
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.8
8.7
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.1
8.8
9.5
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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5300 mAh
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3080 mAh
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3250 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes No Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 5%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    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
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
219 reviews
92 reviews
323 reviews
93 reviews
Prices
From $ 128 --
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