Huawei Y7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Y7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Y7Huawei Y7Global · 2GB · 16GB · L21
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Y7
Huawei Y7
Global · 2GB · 16GB · L21
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.8Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score 4.7 Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.5
23 reviews
6.3
72 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Y7 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)

Specs where to buy Huawei Y7 Huawei Y7
Global · 2GB · 16GB · L21 		Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J710F
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 71% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.4 mm
153.6 mm
8.4 mm 		76.0 mm
152.0 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 165 g 170 g
Micro SnapD. 435
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 43.500
v? 		44.539
v6
Battery 4000 mAh 3300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases TRT-LX1, TRT-LX2, TRT-LX3 --

Release Date
Release date May 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Y7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Huawei Y7
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Size
76.4 mm • 153.6 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 152.0 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 170 g
Usable surface 71 % 72 %
Materials Metal Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
White

Gold

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.0
6.8
Is it comfortable?
7.4
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.4
6.5
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 ARM Mali-T830

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
43.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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44.539
Antutu v6
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 ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
6.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.7
6.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.9
5.1
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
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
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • 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 8 Mpx 5 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
6.8
6.9
Quality of nighttime photos
5.0
5.4
Quality of selfies
6.3
6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.7
7.7
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • 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 Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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.

 -- 0.465 W/Kg on head
0.473 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.790 W/Kg on head
0.520 W/Kg on body 		0.970 W/Kg on head
1.230 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.8
7.8
Quality of the GPS
7.7
7.5
And the WiFi?
7.9
7.6
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 25%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
23 reviews
72 reviews
Prices
From $ 113 --
From $ 318 --