Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 3i
Oppo F7
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.542.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.058.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 3i features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Oppo F7 has a slightly smaller 6.23-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 3i is powered by the Kirin 710 chipset, whereas the F7 utilizes the Mediatek Helio P60, both offering similar RAM options.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both having a 16 MP rear camera, but the F7 has a superior f/1.8 aperture and a 25 MP selfie camera compared to the nova 3i's lack of a front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the F7 at 3400 mAh, compared to the nova 3i's 3340 mAh, though neither supports fast charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the nova 3i using a plastic frame and back, while the F7 features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability.
- Both devices run on Android 8.1, but the nova 3i uses EMUI 9.0, while the F7 operates on ColorOS 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 3i
Oppo F7
General
Release Date
2018, July 27
2018
Announced
2018, July 18
2018
Description
Also known as Huawei P Smart + (2018)Versions: INE-LX1r (Pakistan); INE-LX2 (Malaysia); INE-LX2r
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.23"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera
N/A
25 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
25 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm (6.14 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
169 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple
Solar Red, Diamond Black, Moonlight Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), ColorOS 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

