Category Breakdown
Infinix Smart 9
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.760.0
Summary
- The Infinix Smart 9 features a larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Smart 9 is powered by a Mediatek Helio G81 chipset, compared to the Exynos 7870 in the J7, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J7's f/1.7 aperture may perform slightly better in low light.
- The Smart 9 has a larger 5000 mAh battery versus the J7's 3600 mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- The Smart 9 runs on Android 14 (Go edition) with XOS 14, while the J7 operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI, indicating a more modern software experience for the Smart 9.
- Build quality differs as well, with the J7 utilizing an aluminum back and frame, while the Smart 9 has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Smart 9
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2024, September 23
2017
Announced
2024, September 23
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J730F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J730FM/DS (UAE, Russia)
Display
Size
6.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wiredReverse wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.7 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
152.5 x 74.8 x 8 mm (6.00 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
181 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, Mint Green, Sandstone Gold
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

