Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 10 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 9:38 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) Compare Huawei Mate 10 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)

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!

18 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+5.9"7% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP40% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP193% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
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Model	Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 10 Lite RNE-L21, Huawei Rhone	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), India, Thailand
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	18 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: White, Black, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 10 Lite (L21)	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)