Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Smartisan M1L vs Xiaomi Mi Mix vs ZTE Axon 7: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Smartisan M1L vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 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 · G930FD
Smartisan M1LSmartisan M1LChina · 6GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi MixXiaomi Mi MixChina · 6GB · 256GB · Ultimate
ZTE Axon 7ZTE Axon 7Global · 4GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930FD
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Smartisan M1L
Smartisan M1L
China · 6GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix
Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Ultimate
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ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 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
8.9
219 reviews
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1 review
8.6
40 reviews
9.3
93 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Smartisan M1L vs Xiaomi Mi Mix vs ZTE Axon 7

Specs Samsung Galaxy S7 price comparison Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930FD 		Smartisan M1L price compare Smartisan M1L
China · 6GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix Xiaomi Mi Mix
China · 6GB · 256GB · Ultimate 		stores to buy ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 5.1" 5.7" 6.4" 5.5"
Resolution QHD QHD FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 72% useful 71% useful 84% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		79.0 mm
159.7 mm
8.3 mm 		81.9 mm
158.8 mm
7.9 mm 		75.0 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 152 g 175 g 209 g 175 g
Micro Exynos 8890
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 188.798
v8 		153.869
v6 		157.865
v7 		141.093
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 4080 mAh 4400 mAh 3250 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16880
1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

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

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S7
Smartisan M1L
Xiaomi Mi Mix
ZTE Axon 7
Samsung Galaxy S7
Smartisan M1L
Xiaomi Mi Mix
ZTE Axon 7
Size
69.6 mm • 142.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.0 mm • 159.7 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
81.9 mm • 158.8 mm • 7.9 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 175 g 209 g 175 g
Usable surface 72 % 71 % 84 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal Ceramics Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP68 - - -
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
White

Silver

Brown
White
Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 5.7" 6.4" 5.5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • Sharp AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2040 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 576 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch 361 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 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Frameless
  • 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
--
5.9
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
--
9.5
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
--
8.1
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
--
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
219 reviews
--
40 reviews
93 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-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 530 Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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153.869
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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157.865
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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141.093
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 256 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front 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
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color 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
--
8.1
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
--
9.1
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
--
8.9
9.0
Number of reviews
219 reviews
--
40 reviews
93 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 22.5 Mpx 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Omnivision OV16880 Samsung
Type BRITECELL CMOS BSI PureCel ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.00 µm 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.6" 1/3.06" --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 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
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • 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
  • 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 4 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688 Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS BSI -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3" -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

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

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
--
7.3
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
--
5.1
7.6
Quality of selfies
8.3
--
6.1
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
--
7.5
9.1
Number of reviews
219 reviews
--
40 reviews
93 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)
  • 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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 Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • 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 		-- -- 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 		-- -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
--
8.6
9.2
Quality of the GPS
8.9
--
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.0
--
9.3
9.5
Number of reviews
219 reviews
--
40 reviews
93 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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4080 mAh
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4400 mAh
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3250 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes 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
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 30%
    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
--
40 reviews
93 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Smartisan 3.0 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No No 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
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  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    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
--
  • 6%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    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
--
40 reviews
93 reviews
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