Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 8:37 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 4:53 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 9 Lite X Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3600 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3340 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)12% Lighter
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP8% Higher resolution main camera

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

401 PPI

5.5"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 2017 J730FM/Dual-Sim (Galaxy J7 Pro)	Huawei GR5 2017 BLL-L23, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Russia	(Latin America)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	7/1/2017	11/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8) TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	650 hours (27.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display	• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold • Metal body • Emotion UI 4.1 • 2.5D glass screen • LED notification • DTS audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 2017 (SM-J730FM/DS)	Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered