Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Nova 2 and Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-J730F/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142.2 mm | 152.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has greater height than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Width | 68.9 mm | 74.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has greater width than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 8 mm | Huawei Nova 2 is narrower than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Weight | 143 g | 181 g | Huawei Nova 2 is lighter than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Body Colour | Aurora blue | Gold | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.567 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | LTPS TFT | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 5.5" | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has larger screen size than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 443 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass | Always-on display |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 659 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.36 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Huawei Nova 2 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Huawei Nova 2 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T830 MP2 | - |
| MEMORY | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Huawei Nova 2 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 16 GB | Huawei Nova 2 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). |
| User Memory | - | 10 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has better camera resolution than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has better lens aperture than Huawei Nova 2. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | HDR | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | - | Huawei Nova 2 has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), geotagging | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | - |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Huawei Nova 2 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/1.9 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2950 mAh | 3600 mAh | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has larger battery capacity than Huawei Nova 2. |
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| Talk Time | - | 1440 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 18 hrs Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 91 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1440 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Google Android | |
| User Interface | HUAWEI Emotion UI 5.1 | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MP4, MID | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, WebM | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 |
| FEATURES | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
| OTHERS | Huawei Nova 2 | Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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