Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
#3291Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Performance
56.966.9
Camera
19.128.4
Display
19.158.9
Battery
26.128.1
Build
73.090.2
Connectivity
57.948.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.542.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) features a 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the J7 is powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 6 Pro utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Redmi Note 6 Pro is also more advanced, with a dual rear setup of 12 MP and 5 MP compared to the J7's 8 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Redmi Note 6 Pro housing a 4000 mAh battery versus the J7's 3300 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 10W.
- Both devices run Android, but the J7 is on Android 8.0, upgradable to 9.0, while the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with Android 8.1 and has a planned upgrade to Android 10, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts, but the Redmi Note 6 Pro has an aluminum back, enhancing its durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
Versions: Galaxy J7 V SM-J737V (Verizon); Galaxy J7 Star SM-J737T (T-Mobile/Metro PCS), SM-J737A (AT&T); Galaxy J7 Refine 2018 SM-J737P (Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile), SM-J737U (USA unlocked)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.26"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP1
Adreno 509
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF or 13 MP, f/1.7, AF (operator dependent)
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP / 13 MP, f/1.7 (operator dependent)
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.2 x 76.2 x 8.6 mm (6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
157.9 x 76.4 x 8.3 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
181 g
182 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
Black, Blue, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1/4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass