Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2019 10:17 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS) Compare Huawei P30 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)

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!

17 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x2312 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+415 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.15"12% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP164% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+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
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
LTPS 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/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.
3340 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Other model names	Huawei P30 Lite MAR-L21MEA, Marie-L21MEA (Dual-sim 24MP)	Galaxy J7 Pro J730F/Dual-Sim (16GB)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates	Angola, United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Pakistan
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	4/5/2019	7/1/2017
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.15" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2312 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (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	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 P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
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, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	293 hours (12.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)