Huawei Nova Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Nova Plus and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,340 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 170 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Apr 2016 |
Summary: Huawei Nova Plus is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Nova Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | — |
| Features | Multi-touch, 2.5D curved glass | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat (with EMUI 4.1/5) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) or Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Exynos / Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP1 - Exynos / Adreno 405 - Snapdragon |
Memory
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| RAM | 3 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 256 GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 23 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 96 h |
Body
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.29 in) | 151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 160 g (5.64 oz) | 170 g |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Materials | Airplane-grade full aluminum unibody design | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
Comms
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Huawei Nova Plus | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) |
|---|
| Announced | September 2016 | March 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released April 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Nova Plus or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Huawei Nova Plus — 3,340 mAh for the Huawei Nova Plus versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is lighter, Huawei Nova Plus or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Huawei Nova Plus — 160 g for the Huawei Nova Plus versus 170 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Which is newer, Huawei Nova Plus or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)?
Huawei Nova Plus — Oct 2016 for the Huawei Nova Plus versus Apr 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016).
Is the Huawei Nova Plus or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Nova Plus 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) 6/10.
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