Huawei nova 2i vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei nova 2i vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei nova 2iHuawei nova 2iChina · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)Global · 4GB · 32GB · J720FD
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Basics
Huawei nova 2i
Huawei nova 2i
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)
Global · 4GB · 32GB · J720FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.6
10 reviews
6.4
7 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei nova 2i vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)

Specs Huawei nova 2i price comparison Huawei nova 2i
China · 4GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018) Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)
Global · 4GB · 32GB · J720FD
Inches 5.9" 5.5"
Resolution FHD+ HD
Usable surface 76% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
156.2 mm
7.5 mm 		77.2 mm
153.5 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 164 g 174 g
Micro Kirin 659
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 83.601
v7 		46.000
v?
Battery 3340 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

2
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases -- SM-J720F, J720F

Release Date
Release date September 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei nova 2i
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)
Huawei nova 2i
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (2018)
Size
75.2 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.5 mm
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77.2 mm • 153.5 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 164 g 174 g
Usable surface 76 % 70 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.0
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.4
6.3
Is it comfortable?
6.0
7.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.1
6.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP2 ARM Mali-T830

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
83.601
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.1
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.5
7.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.3
5.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.9
6.7
Quality of nighttime photos
5.8
4.9
Quality of selfies
6.5
6.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
5.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.543 W/Kg on head
1.397 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.7
7.4
Quality of the GPS
7.6
7.3
And the WiFi?
6.6
7.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 25%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
7 reviews
Prices
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