Huawei Y7

Name: Huawei Y7
Brand: Huawei

The Huawei Y7 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2017).

2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Overall

C+

Performance

C+

Display

C+

Battery

Camera

C+

Software

C+

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size5.5" · 153.6 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

RAM2GB

Storage16GB

Main Camera12 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

✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitaskingPhotography

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2017, May. Released 2017, July

Also Known As

Also known as Huawei Nova Lite+, Huawei Ascend XT2 (AT&T)

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 505

Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1

RAM

2GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

16GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

5.5"

Resolution

720×1280

Sharpness

267 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

12 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable

📱 Design & Build

Weight

165g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

153.6 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM

Colors

Grey/Prestige, Gold/Silver

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

v4.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

GPS, GLONASS

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Huawei Y7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the Huawei Y7 does not have NFC.

Yes, the Huawei Y7 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

Yes, the Huawei Y7 supports dual SIM (Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM).

Yes, the Huawei Y7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Huawei Y7 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1.

The Huawei Y7 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.

The Huawei Y7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Huawei Y7 has v4.1, A2DP, LE.

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