Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

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PHONES
Phone Names Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 401, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - Global
SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
 -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 - Special edition (Taiwan)
Launch
Announced2016, March 29. Released 2016, April2016, January 14. Released 2016, March 03
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Dimensions151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm (5.97 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)150 x 76 x 8.7 mm (5.91 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Weight170 g (6.00 oz)164 g (5.78 oz)
Display
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.3% screen-to-body ratio)5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
GPUAdreno 405Mali-T830 MP1Adreno 510
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 9.5
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal16GB 2GB RAM16GB 2GB RAM (Standard version), 32GB 3GB RAM (High/Special version)
 eMMC 5.1eMMC 4.5
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesLED flash-
Single5 MP, f/1.95 MP, f/2.0
Video-1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker YesYes
 -24-bit/192kHz audio
Comms
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP4.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared port-Yes
NFCYes (market dependent for dual-SIM model)No
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radio, RDS, recordingStereo FM radio, recording
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
 ANT+-
Battery
Charging-10W wired
Music playUp to 96 h-
Talk timeUp to 23 h (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 3300 mAh, removableLi-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, Rose GoldSilver, Gray, Gold
ModelsSM-J710FN, SM-J710F, SM-J710H, SM-J710M, SM-J710GN, SM-J710MN, SM-J710K, SM-J7108, SM-J710FQ2015116, 2015161
PriceAbout 230 EURAbout 160 EUR
SAR1.10 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)0.49 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.35 W/kg (head)     1.39 W/kg (body)0.56 W/kg (head)
Tests
Audio quality Noise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.3dB Noise -96.0dB / Crosstalk -95.6dB
Battery life Endurance rating 101h Endurance rating 93h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.902 (sunlight) Contrast ratio: 953:1 (nominal), 2.249 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker Voice 64dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 68dB Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1007Basemark X: 11199 Basemark OS II 2.0: 1426Basemark X: 14717
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -92.4dB / Crosstalk -92.3dBNoise -96.0dB / Crosstalk -95.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 101hEndurance rating 93h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.902 (sunlight)Contrast ratio: 953:1 (nominal), 2.249 (sunlight)
LoudspeakerVoice 64dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 68dBVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1007Basemark X: 11199Basemark OS II 2.0: 1426Basemark X: 14717