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

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

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Huawei P8 Lite 2017Huawei P8 Lite 2017Global · 3GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
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Basics
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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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		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.4Design & Materials 5.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.9Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score 5.6 Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.4
82 reviews
6.1
64 reviews

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

Specs where to buy Huawei P8 Lite 2017 Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 16GB · J730F
Inches 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.9 mm
147.2 mm
7.6 mm 		74.7 mm
152.4 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 147 g 168 g
Micro Kirin 655
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 56.598
v6 		46.000
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3600 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

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

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

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Huawei P8 Lite 2017
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
Size
72.9 mm • 147.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.7 mm • 152.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 147 g 168 g
Usable surface 69 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
6.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
7.6
Is it comfortable?
8.4
7.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
6.8
Number of reviews
82 reviews
64 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 655 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.15 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 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
56.598
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

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

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS Samsung
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.13 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
5.1
Quality of selfies
7.5
6.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
7.7
Number of reviews
82 reviews
64 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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)

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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 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)
  • 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
  • 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.

 0.360 W/Kg on head
0.930 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

 1.120 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.2
Quality of the GPS
8.4
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.5
7.9
Number of reviews
82 reviews
64 reviews

Battery

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

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    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
82 reviews
64 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 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?
  • 15%
    Never
  • 19%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 24%
    Every two months or less
  • 16%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
82 reviews
64 reviews
Prices
From $ 124 --
From $ 101 --

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