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Huawei Ascend P7 (2014) review

Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat)
HiSilicon Kirin 910T
Mali-450 MP4
2 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Huawei announced the launch of the Ascend P7 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Ascend P7 phone with 5 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 910T chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Ascend P7 comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).

Huawei Ascend P7 specifications

BrandHuawei
NameAscend P7
ModelP7
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Huawei Ascend P7 is about 4.37 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.5 x 2.71 x 0.26 inches).

Weight4.37 oz
Dimensions5.5 x 2.71 x 0.26 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Huawei Ascend P7 comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v4.4.2 (KitKat)
SoCHiSilicon Kirin 910T
CPUQuad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-450 MP4

Display

The size of Ascend P7 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Huawei Ascend P7 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Ascend P7 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Ascend P7 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Huawei Ascend P7 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Ascend P7 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Ascend P7 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP, LE
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, USB host
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Ascend P7 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Ascend P7 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Ascend P7, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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