Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) vs Huawei Honor 7X (L21 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo vs Huawei Honor 7X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:19 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 7X X Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Huawei Honor 7X (L21 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 7X (L21 64GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
+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
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)148% More internal storage for applications and files
174 grams (6.09 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)5% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+407 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.93"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP1% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

(front) 8MP

+15 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 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 Duo (32GB + 3GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Samsung J720	Huawei Honor 7X BND-L21, Huawei BND-L21, Huawei Bond
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	4/1/2018	12/1/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)	75.3 x 156.5 millimeters (2.96 x 6.16 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.93" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	407 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB 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 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 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	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 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	647 hours (27 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 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, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold • Aluminum body • EMUI 5.1 • DTS audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)	Honor 7X (L21 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)	feature not registered