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Huawei Y7 (2017) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940
Adreno 505
2 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus

Huawei announced the launch of the Y7 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Y7 phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Y7 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Huawei Y7 specifications

BrandHuawei
NameY7
ModelTRT-LX1
Release date2017

Body

The weight of Huawei Y7 is about 5.82 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches).

Weight5.82 oz
Dimensions6.05 x 3.01 x 0.33 inches
Colorsgold, gray, silver
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Huawei Y7 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) 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 v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505

Display

The size of Y7 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 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 5.5 inches IPS display of Huawei Y7 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Y7 (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 Y7 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 camera12 MP, 4032 x 3024 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Huawei Y7 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 Y7 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
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 4000 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 Y7 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 4000 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 Y7 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. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Y7 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

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 Y7, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Huawei Y7 pictures

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Huawei Y7 / TRT-LX1

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