Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 60 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2023 7:59 AM, updated: 11/29/2023 8:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.69"
OLED

1216x2688

50
MP

13mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4750
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) Compare Huawei Mate 60 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)

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22 Advantages Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
+2.62GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1216x2688 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+441 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+6.69"17% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.4 (aperture)36% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4750 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)12% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
LTPO OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (AppGallery)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB nano-Memory / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
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Model	Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 60 4G (BRA-AL00)	Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	8/29/2023	1/13/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 161.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.35 in)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Kunlun Glass 2	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Display type	LTPO OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.69" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1216x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Kunlun Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
System version	HarmonyOS 4.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	ArkUI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 655561 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 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 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°PDAF	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	18mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4750 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Green, Purple	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)