Huawei P10 Plus vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P10 Plus vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei P10 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
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Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A720F
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.9Camera --Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews

User score
8.8
18 reviews
7.4
82 reviews
8.1
27 reviews
6.1
64 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P10 Plus vs Huawei P8 Lite 2017 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Specs where to buy Huawei P10 Plus Huawei P10 Plus
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L29
where to buy Huawei P8 Lite 2017 Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) price compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A720F
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 5.7" 5.5"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 69% useful 73% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.2 mm
153.5 mm
7.0 mm
72.9 mm
147.2 mm
7.6 mm
77.6 mm
156.8 mm
7.9 mm
74.7 mm
152.4 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 165 g 147 g 186 g 168 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core
Kirin 655
Octa-Core
Exynos 7880
Octa-Core
Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 164.835
v7
56.598
v6
63.254
v?
46.000
v?
Battery 3750 mAh 3000 mAh 3600 mAh 3600 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand Huawei Huawei Samsung Samsung
Aliases -- -- SM-A720F, A720F SM-J730F, J730F

Release Date

Release date February 2017,
7 years ago
January 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Huawei P10 Plus
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Size
74.2 mm 153.5 mm 7.0 mm
Print 3D Model
72.9 mm 147.2 mm 7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
77.6 mm 156.8 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
74.7 mm 152.4 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 147 g 186 g 168 g
Usable surface 73 % 69 % 73 % 73 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.2" 5.7" 5.5"
Type LTPS LCD LCD IPS Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
6.5
6.2
6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
8.4
9.2
7.6
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.4
8.8
7.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
7.3
8.3
6.8
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 655 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.15 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 ARM Mali-T830 MP3 ARM Mali-T830

RAM

RAM 4 GB 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

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

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
7.7
8.2
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
7.5
7.8
6.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
6.8
6.3
5.0
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews

Camera

Main

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS Unknown Samsung
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
--
--
Resolution
20 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features

Flash Dual LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX319 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.40 µm -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.7
8.1
8.4
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
6.2
6.3
5.1
Quality of selfies
8.5
7.5
7.3
6.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.8
8.4
7.7
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation

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

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

0.890 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
0.360 W/Kg on head
0.930 W/Kg on body
0.210 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body
0.567 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

1.440 W/Kg on head
0.530 W/Kg on body
1.120 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body
0.240 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body
--

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.5
8.9
8.2
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.4
8.5
7.9
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.5
8.9
7.9
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3750 mAh
3000 mAh
3600 mAh
3600 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 56%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 65%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 15%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 16%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
82 reviews
27 reviews
64 reviews