Huawei Nova 7i vs Samsung Galaxy A30s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nova 7i vs Samsung Galaxy A30s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Nova 7iHuawei Nova 7iSE. Asia · 6GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy A30sSamsung Galaxy A30sGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A307FD
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Huawei Nova 7i
Huawei Nova 7i
SE. Asia · 6GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy A30s
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A307FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.0Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.7Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.3 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.6 Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
9 reviews
7.7
62 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nova 7i vs Samsung Galaxy A30s

Specs Huawei Nova 7i price comparison Huawei Nova 7i
SE. Asia · 6GB · 64GB 		Samsung Galaxy A30s prices Samsung Galaxy A30s
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A307FD
Inches 6.4" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 83% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.3 mm
159.2 mm
8.7 mm 		74.7 mm
158.5 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 183 g 166 g
Micro Kirin 810
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7904
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 371.756
v9 		166.469
v9
Battery 4200 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 4 		1
25 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases JNY-L22B, JNY-LX2 SM-A307FD

Release Date
Release date February 2020,
4 years ago 		August 2019,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market SE. Asia Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nova 7i
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Huawei Nova 7i
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Size
76.3 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 158.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 183 g 166 g
Usable surface 83 % 85 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Pink

Green
Black

White

Green

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.4"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2310 px 		HD+
720 x 1560 px
Density 398 Pixels per inch 268 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • DCI-P3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
6.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.3
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
7.4
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 810 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7904
CPU 2x Cortex-A76 2.27 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.88 GHz 2x Cortex-A73 1.8 GHz + 6x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G52 MP6 ARM Mali-G71 MP2

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
371.756
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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166.469
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 54% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
7.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
6.4
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 25 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

ToF 3D sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
5.9
Quality of selfies
8.6
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
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)
  • HOGP

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.2
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.2
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
40.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 11%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
62 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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