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Samsung Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 V (2018) vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 2i X Samsung Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V) 09Points
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

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!

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V) vs Nova 2i (L02)} 14 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)15%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+409 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.9"7%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP40%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 13MPvs+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP16%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+3340 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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ModelGalaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Nova 2i (L02)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2018 (Verizon) SM-J737VZKPVZW, SMJ737VZKPPHuawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region availableUSA
USA
AustraliaNew ZealandTaiwan
Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date7/1/201811/1/2017
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)20 hours
Standby768 hours (32 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
• EMUI 5.1

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 V 2018 (SM-J737V)Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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