Category Breakdown
Allview X3 Soul Pro
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Performance
65.457.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.282.8
Battery
24.226.9
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
45.663.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.543.8
Summary
- The Allview X3 Soul Pro features a lightweight design with a plastic build, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has a more premium feel due to its glass front and aluminum back.
- Both devices have a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the J7 uses Super AMOLED technology, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the X3 Soul Pro is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset with 4GB RAM, while the J7 relies on the Exynos 7870 with 3GB RAM, resulting in slightly better multitasking on the X3.
- The X3's rear camera has a higher resolution at 16 MP compared to the J7's 13 MP, but the J7's camera benefits from a wider aperture.
- The J7 also has a larger 3600 mAh battery compared to the X3's 3000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the J7 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with the option to upgrade, while the X3 operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more modern software experience on the J7.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview X3 Soul Pro
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J730FM/DS (UAE, Russia)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, AF
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.3 x 74.9 x 7 mm (6.07 x 2.95 x 0.28 in)
152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gold, Silver
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

