Honor 7
The Honor 7 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 935 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera20 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 157g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 935 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, June. Released 2015, July
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition; Huawei Honor 7 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 935 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS-NEO LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
20 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
157g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Honor 7 does not have NFC.
No, the Honor 7 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Yes, the Honor 7 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 7 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 7 ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1.
The Honor 7 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Honor 7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Honor 7 has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
