Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) vs Huawei nova 3
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Huawei nova 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 3.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum memory card
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Huawei nova 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,750 mAh
- against 3,300 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 7.75 W
- Usable Surface
- 84.2 %
- against 74.4 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Huawei Kirin 970 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 123,883 | 209,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 334 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 862 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold, Pink | Purple, Blue, Gold, Red, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 157 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 166 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.4 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,750 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 7.75 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.324 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single Nano-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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.34 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.43 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 221 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A750F, SM-A750FN, SM-A750G, SM-A750GN, SM-A750C, SM-A750X, SM-A750N | PAR-AL00, PAR-LX1M, PAR-LX1, PAR-LX9, PAR-TL20, PAR-TL00 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A7 (2018) | nova 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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