The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Y7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,320 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
vivo X9s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 102,785 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold, Silver | Gold, Rose Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 152.6 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 154 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.1 % | 73.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,320 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Y7 | X9s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | H1711, TRT-LX1, TRT-LX3, TRT-LX2 | — |
