Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $43 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,600 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 165 g |
| Released | Jul 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is ahead on storage (max). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 11) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8.0 mm | 151 x 76 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 165 g (Snapdragon variant) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (metal unibody) | Aluminum body, plastic ends |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | IP54 dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, June | August 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, July | Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) versus 4 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) versus Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10.
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