Huawei P10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei P10 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 P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Price | $85 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 146 g | 181 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jul 2017 |
Summary: Huawei P10 Lite is ahead on our rating, ram (max), 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 P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 73.7 cm² (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Not specified | — |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 658 (16 nm) | 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-T830MP2 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 | — | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Not specified | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.9 |
Battery
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (9V/2A) | — |
Body
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm (5.77 x 2.83 x 0.28 in) | 152.5 x 74.8 x 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame (metal unibody) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | — | IP54 dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (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 | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (Samsung Pay) |
| Radio | FM radio (market dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Huawei P10 Lite | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | March 2017 | 2017, June |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, March | Available. Released 2017, July |
| OS at launch | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which has more RAM, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 4 GB for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Huawei P10 Lite — 146 g for the Huawei P10 Lite versus 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Which is newer, Huawei P10 Lite or Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) — Mar 2017 for the Huawei P10 Lite versus Jul 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017).
Is the Huawei P10 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Huawei P10 Lite 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) 6/10.
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