Huawei Ascend Mate7 vs Huawei nova 2s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Ascend Mate7
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 2s
Better display
Huawei nova 2s
Lighter body
Huawei nova 2s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 368 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 77.6 | 78.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T628MP4 | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 925 | Kirin 960 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 3.1 | EMUI 8 |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/1.8 |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | 20 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm, (wide) | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4100 | 3340 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 648 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157 | 156.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 169 |
| Width (mm) | 81 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, October | 2017, December. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40 | LTE |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Ascend Mate7 | Huawei nova 2s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Ascend Mate7 and Huawei nova 2s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei Ascend Mate7 packs a 4100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei nova 2s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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