Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 7X vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/27/2017 8:08 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Active X Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537) Compare Huawei Honor 7X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)

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17 Advantages Huawei Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.93"19% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP124% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)8% Lighter
407 PPI	vs	+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
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Model	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Other model names	荣耀畅玩7X, Huawei Honor 7X BND-TL10, Huawei Bond-TL10	Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 (AT&T)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	6/20/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.16 in)	71.3 x 139.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.5 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.93" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	407 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	16GB (11.2GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	17 hours
Standby	647 hours (27 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Red • Aluminum body • EMUI 5.1 • DTS audio	• Colors: Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare • Dual Shot camera • LED notification • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 7X (TL10 128GB)	Galaxy S4 Active (SGH-i537)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.607W/kg (head), 1.219W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.209W/kg (head), 0.277W/kg (body)