Huawei nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

nova 4:

LCD

Galaxy C7 (2017):

OLED
Weight

nova 4: 8 g lighter

nova 4:

172 g

Galaxy C7 (2017):

180 g
Screen diagonal

Galaxy C7 (2017): 0.9 in smaller diagonal

nova 4:

6.4 in

Galaxy C7 (2017):

5.5 in
Rear camera layout

nova 4:

Triple

Galaxy C7 (2017):

Dual
Height

Galaxy C7 (2017): 4.6 mm shorter

nova 4:

157 mm

Galaxy C7 (2017):

152.4 mm
Release year

nova 4:

2018

Galaxy C7 (2017):

2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. nova 4

Height:

157 mm +4.6 mm versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
Width:

75.1 mm
Depth:

7.8 mm
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Height:

152.4 mm
Width:

74.7 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 4

172 g
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

180 g

+8 g versus nova 4

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. nova 4

nova 4: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
128 GB	8 GB RAM	Unknown

Galaxy C7 (2017): Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. nova 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 4

3750 mAh

+750 mAh versus Galaxy C7 (2017)
2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. nova 42. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157 Х 75.1 Х 7.8 mm	152.4 Х 74.7 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	172 g	180 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2310 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 8 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3750 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	86.0%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	401 PPI

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Rear camera, main	48 MP Triple	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 PDAF -16 MP f/2.2 -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	13 MP f/1.7 AF -5 MP f/1.9 depth sensor
Functions	HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP Single	16 MP Single
Specifications	25 MP f/2.0	16 MP f/1.9

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G72 MP12	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	45123
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	1968
Antutu 8 score *	251296	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Release date	2018 December	2017 September
Colors	Aurora Blue Red White Black	Gold Black Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	480 EUR	280 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 78 h
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE aptX HD	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 4, Galaxy C7 (2017).
Specification	nova 4	Galaxy C7 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Samsung Galaxy J7+ in Thailand Malaysia Philippines; Samsung Galaxy C8 in China

Huawei nova 4 vs Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)

Huawei nova 4

Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017)

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Screen diagonal

Rear camera layout

Height

Release year

Physical size

1. nova 4

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Weight

1. nova 4

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Screen size

1. nova 4

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Memory variants

Practical features

1. nova 4

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. nova 4

2. Galaxy C7 (2017)

Specifications

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