Huawei P20 Pro (L09) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2020 10:23 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 12:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) X Huawei P20 Pro (L09) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) Compare Huawei P20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (L09)

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25 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2240 pixels163% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+408 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.1"11% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 24MP86% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
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Model	P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Other model names	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-L09 128GB Single-Sim, CLT-L09C, Charlotte	Galaxy J7 (AT&T) SM-J737AZKAATT
Country or region available	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2018	7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)	76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2240 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	408 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Pro (L09)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered