Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G7
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
Performance
52.053.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.223.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.955.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.129.5
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend G7 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ascend G7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the XCover 4 utilizes an Exynos 7570 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the XCover 4 offers a wider aperture of f/1.9 compared to the G7's f/2.0, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- The Ascend G7 has a 3000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the XCover 4's 2800 mAh, and both devices run on different versions of Android, with the G7 on Android 4.4.2 and the XCover 4 on Android 7.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the XCover 4 is designed for durability, while the G7 is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend G7
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
Also known as Huawei G7-L01, G7-L03
Versions: G390F (Europe)
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.89 x 0.38 in)
Weight
165 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, white
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

