Overall Score
57.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3919)57.4
Performance(#4576)60.3
Camera(#3198)42.8
Display(#4953)70.5
Battery(#8601)43.5
Build(#465)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor 7
Short Review
- The Honor 7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 157g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back and frame.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS-NEO LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Kirin 935 chipset with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 20 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 3100mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing decent longevity without wireless charging.
- Running on Android 5.0 with EMUI 3.1, it can be upgraded to Android 6.0, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Honor 7 combines solid build quality, reliable performance, and decent camera capabilities in a compact form.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition; Huawei Honor 7 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera20 MP
Main Camera Details20 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGray, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes