Motorola DROID Mini vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

DROID Mini: 50 g lighter

DROID Mini:

130 g

Galaxy C7 (2017):

180 g
Width

DROID Mini: 13.4 mm narrower

DROID Mini:

61.3 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

74.7 mm
Screen diagonal

DROID Mini: 1.2 in smaller diagonal

DROID Mini:

4.3 in

Galaxy C7 (2017):

5.5 in
Rear camera layout

DROID Mini:

Single

Galaxy C7 (2017):

Dual
Depth

Galaxy C7 (2017): 1 mm thinner

DROID Mini:

8.9 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

7.9 mm
Height

DROID Mini: 31.1 mm shorter

DROID Mini:

121.3 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

152.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. DROID Mini

Height:

121.3 mm
Width:

61.3 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm +1 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Height:

152.4 mm +31.1 mm versus DROID Mini
Width:

74.7 mm +13.4 mm versus DROID Mini
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Mini

130 g
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

180 g

+50 g versus DROID Mini

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. DROID Mini

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Galaxy C7 (2017) has approximately 63.6% more rectangular screen area than DROID Mini.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Galaxy C7 (2017): Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. DROID Mini

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. DROID Mini

2000 mAh
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

3000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus DROID Mini

Specifications

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1. DROID Mini2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	121.3 Х 61.3 Х 8.9 mm	152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	130 g	180 g
Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)	Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	51.0 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.6%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	342 PPI	401 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main	10 MP Single	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	10 MP AF	13 MP f/1.7 AF -5 MP f/1.9 depth sensor
Functions	LED flash	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	16 MP f/1.9

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	3000	45123
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1968

General specs

General specs — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date	2013 July	2017 September
Colors	Black Red	Gold Black Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 28 h	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band hotspot DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP EDR LE aptX	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for DROID Mini, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	DROID Mini	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - Qi wireless charging - Splash resistant - For Verizon	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand Malaysia Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China

Motorola DROID Mini vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)