Huawei Nova Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Nova Lite and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 147 g | 181 g |
| Released | Feb 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Huawei Nova Lite is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | IPS TFT | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Pixel density | ~424 ppi | — |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.0 | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 655 | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | — | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
Body
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.2 x 72.94 x 7.6 mm | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 181 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (metal unibody) |
| Other | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes (Samsung Pay) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | February 2017 | 2017, June |
| Status | Available. Released February 2017 | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Huawei Nova Lite versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Huawei Nova Lite — 147 g for the Huawei Nova Lite versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is newer, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — Feb 2017 for the Huawei Nova Lite versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Is the Huawei Nova Lite or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Nova Lite 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 6/10.
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