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Huawei Ascend G7#5591

Released: 2014

Huawei Ascend G7

Overall Score

27.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5591)27.1
Performance(#5229)52.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3741)52.9
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend G7

Short Review

  • The Huawei Ascend G7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 153.5 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 165g, available in black and white.
  • Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera is 13 MP with an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 6 (Marshmallow), with EMUI 3 as its user interface.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
  • It does not support 5G and lacks water resistance.
  • The phone does not feature stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Ascend G7 combines decent specifications with a solid build and functional features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei G7-L01, G7-L03

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions153.5 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, white
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass