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| Global Score | |
| 73.1 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo | Android 5.1 |
| 2018-07-13 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.03 x 3.00 x 0.34 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.38 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Blue | Black and White |
| -- | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 107.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Mali-T830 MP1 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.73 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 9.44 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.13 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.28 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z4v has a global score of 78.8, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy J7 Star's score of 73.1. These phones include Android OS (Operating System), but the Sony Xperia Z4v has older 5.1 version while Galaxy J7 Star has Android 9.0 Pie version. The Sony Xperia Z4v is a somewhat lighter phone than Galaxy J7 Star, but both of them are 0.34inches thick.
The Xperia Z4v has a little better processing power than Samsung Galaxy J7 Star, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia Z4v also has a graphics processor and 1 GB more RAM. The Sony Xperia Z4v counts with a much more vibrant screen than Galaxy J7 Star, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a much higher 2560 x 1440 resolution and a way higher quantity of pixels per inch of screen.
Galaxy J7 Star counts with more memory capacity to install games and applications than Xperia Z4v, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy J7 Star also has a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 400 GB. The Xperia Z4v counts with a much better camera than Samsung Galaxy J7 Star, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for capturing pictures and/or video in low light environments, it also counts with a much higher (4K) video quality, a much larger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a way more mega pixels back camera.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Star has just a bit better battery performance than Sony Xperia Z4v, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia Z4v is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy J7 Star, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Galaxy J7 Star. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Galaxy J7 Star, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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