Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.99 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 181 g |
| Released | Apr 2018 | Feb 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.99 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | 1080 x 2160 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9 (Pie), MIUI 9 (upgradable to MIUI 11/12) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7885 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno 509 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), expandable up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF; 5 MP, f/1.9 (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Dual | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, depth sensor |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, Beautify 4.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.0µm (Sony IMX376 sensor) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible, charger not included) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.5 x 77.2 x 8.2 mm (6.04 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) | 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) | 181 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo | Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, April | 2018, February 14 (India) |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, April | Released 2018, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo — 174 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo — Apr 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo versus Feb 2018 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 8/10.
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