Huawei nova 2s vs Huawei Y7 (2018)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 2s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei nova 2s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 2s
Better display
Huawei nova 2s
Lighter body
Huawei Y7 (2018)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6 | 5.99 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 403 | 269 |
| Screen-to-body | 78.5 | 76.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP8 | Adreno 505 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 960 | Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 |
| Process (nm) | 16 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 8 | EMUI 8 |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Wide | 20 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3340 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.9 | 158.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 169 | 155 |
| Width (mm) | 75.1 | 76.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, December. Released 2017, December | 2018, March. Released 2018, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| edge | Yes | — |
| gprs | Yes | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (LDN-L01 only) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 2s | Huawei Y7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 2s and Huawei Y7 (2018) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 2s packs a 3340 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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