Category Breakdown
Huawei P smart
LG Q7
Performance
69.961.1
Camera
19.135.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.80.2
Connectivity
57.360.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.535.0
Summary
- The Huawei P smart features a glass front and aluminum back, providing a premium feel, while the LG Q7 has a slightly heavier build with a plastic design.
- The P smart's 5.65-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at approximately 427 ppi, compared to the Q7's 5.5-inch display with the same resolution but slightly higher pixel density at 442 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the P smart is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, while the Q7 utilizes the Mediatek MT6750S or Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, with both offering similar RAM options.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both devices featuring a 13 MP rear camera, but the Q7 has a lower-resolution 5 MP selfie camera versus the P smart's 8 MP.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Q7 supports faster 15W charging.
- Software-wise, both run Android Oreo, with the Q7 being upgradable to Android Pie, offering a slight advantage in software longevity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P smart
LG Q7
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 7S for ChinaFIG-LX1, FIG-LA1, FIG-LX2, FIG-LX3 models have single sim and dual sim versions
Versions: LG Q7+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q7/Q7α 32/3 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.65"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~427 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~442 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Mediatek MT6750S (28 nm) - Q7, Q7αQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm) - Q7+
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Q7, Q7αOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 - Q7+
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Mali-T860MP2 - Q7, Q7αAdreno 506 - Q7+
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF (Q7, Q7α)16 MP, PDAF (Q7+)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP (Q7α)8 MP, f/1.9, 1/4.0", 1.12µm (Q7, Q7+)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.1 x 72.1 x 7.5 mm (5.91 x 2.84 x 0.30 in)
143.8 x 69.3 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
143 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

