Huawei Ascend G7
The Huawei Ascend G7 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 153.5 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, September. Released 2014, October
Also Known As
Also known as Huawei G7-L01, G7-L03
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
153.5 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.04 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei Ascend G7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend G7 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend G7 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei Ascend G7 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei Ascend G7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei Ascend G7 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.
The Huawei Ascend G7 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Huawei Ascend G7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei Ascend G7 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
