Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei P10 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 186 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Huawei P10 Lite is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 73.7 cm² (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 658 (16 nm) | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP2 | Mali-T830 MP3 |
Memory
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Not specified | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (9V/2A) | Fast charging (18W) |
Body
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm (5.77 x 2.83 x 0.28 in) | 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 186 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | March 2017 | January 2017 |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, March | Available. Released January 2017 |
| OS at launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which has more RAM, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 4 GB for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 146 g for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which is newer, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — Mar 2017 for the Huawei P10 Lite versus Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Is the Huawei P10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei P10 Lite 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) 7/10.
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