Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and ZTE Axon 7 mini. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A710F | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.5 mm | 147.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has greater height than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
| Width | 74.1 mm | 71 mm | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has greater width than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 7.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| Weight | 172 g | 153 g | ZTE Axon 7 mini is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Pink | Black | Gold | Ion gold | Platinum grey | |
| Body Material | Metal, Gorilla glass | Aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.55 W/kg (body), 0.41 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.2" | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has larger screen size than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 423 ppi | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | 2.5D curved glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ZTE Axon 7 mini has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 405 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | ZTE Axon 7 mini has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| User Memory | 10.5 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Night mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), auto scene optimisation, Electronic Image Stabiliser plus (EIS)+ |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ZTE Axon 7 mini has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 2705 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has larger battery capacity than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 90 min | |
| Standby Time | - | 270 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 900 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has longer battery life when making calls than ZTE Axon 7 mini. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min Playback (Music): up to 78 hrs |
Talk: up to 900 min Standby: up to 270 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| User Interface | - | Mifavor 4.0 UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Active noise-cancellation | TTY compatible, HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | ZTE Axon 7 mini |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 60 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 10 - 95% |