Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Y201 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 5:14 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD) Compare Huawei Ascend Y201 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB	vs	+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)86% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+401 PPI143% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.5"57% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Other model names	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro U8666-51, Huawei U8666E	Samsung Galaxy A7 Duos LTE SM-A700FD
Country or region available	feature not registered	Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012	2/1/2015
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.5 x 117 millimeters (2.42 x 4.61 in)	76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
RAM memory	512MB	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	17 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro (U8666E)	Galaxy A7 (4G SM-A700FD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.283W/kg (head), 0.358W/kg (body)