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Huawei Ascend P7#5398

Released: 2014

Huawei Ascend P7

Overall Score

28.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5398)28.0
Performance(#4841)55.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3058)57.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei Ascend P7

Short Review

  • The Huawei Ascend P7 features a sleek design with dimensions of 139.8 x 68.8 x 6.5 mm and a lightweight build at 124g, available in black, white, and pink.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
  • Powered by the Kirin 910T chipset and a quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, the device delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks with 2GB of RAM.
  • The 13 MP rear camera captures decent images with an f/2.0 aperture, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2500 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
  • Running on Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.1.1, it features EMUI 2.3 for a customized user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is notable, although it retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Ascend P7 combines a solid build, competent performance, and a functional camera in a compact form.
  • Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and OTG support via microUSB.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei Ascend P7 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetKirin 910T (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-450MP4
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelNo microSDXC - dual-SIM model

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions139.8 x 68.8 x 6.5 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.26 in)
Weight124 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, white, pink
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
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 5.1.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 2.3
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass