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Honor 7A

Specifications

Honor 7A
Honor 7A (7 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) 8 x 1.4 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
5.70 inch 2:1, 1440 x 720 pixel 282 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 11.4 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 audio port, Card Reader: microSD up to 256 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, proximity sensor, compass, USB OTG
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM (850/​900/​1800/​1900), UMTS (850/​900/​1900/​2100), LTE (3/7/20/28/38/39/40/41), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.8 x 152.4 x 73 ( = 0.31 x 6 x 2.87 in)
Battery
11.4 Wh, 3000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix contrast AF, LED flash, videos @1080p/​30fps
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/​2.2, LED flash
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker at the bottom edge, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, Charger, USB cable, SIM tool, Honor, HiCare, game suite, 24 Months Warranty, FM radio, SAR value: 0.26 W/​kg (head), 0.88 W/​kg (body), LTE Cat 4 (50 Mbit/s upload, 150 Mbit/s download), fanless
Weight
150 g ( = 5.29 oz / 0.33 pounds), Power Supply: 49 g ( = 1.73 oz / 0.11 pounds)
Price
139 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 66.62% - average
Average of 14 scores (from 22 reviews)
price: 71%, performance: 62%, features: 37%, display: 69% mobility: 73%, workmanship: 71%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Honor 7A

81.7% Honor 7A Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Extremely affordable. With the 7A, Honor promises an affordable smartphone with a large display area. In addition, the smartphone offers some particular functions such as dual SIM with a separate microSD card reader, and a surround mode. You can find out in our test, whether these are just gimmicks or whether the Honor 7A is really convincing.
80% Huawei Honor 7A Review: Face the facts – a good budget phone
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
A great look and set of features for the money, especially if you like face unlock, but sometimes slow.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Honor 7A and Honor 7S, First Take: False economies?
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
Buying an ultra-low cost smartphone might prove to be a false economy. Frustration with laggy response times, poor cameras or short battery life could deter you from using a handset in the first place, which means missing out on what a smartphone can offer. Alternatively you might decide to upgrade to something better and consign the inferior phone to the back of a drawer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2018
70% Honor 7A SmartPhone
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
This is somewhat of a surprise to me, having recently told you about the London worldwide launch of the Honor 10 to be offered the chance to review the Honor 7A was not exactly what I was expecting still here are my thoughts. Looking online sees that it was launched in April 2018.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 60%
60% Honor 7A review: Great design simply lacks the expected performance
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
On paper the Honor 7A looks great, with its low price and up-to-date features like an 18:9 screen and a new-enough processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Honor 7A Hands On, Quick Review: The Newest Budget Phone in Town
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A has an SRP of Php 6,990. At that price, it is facing a tough competition. To give you some perspective, the 2GB variant of Xiaomi’s Redmi 5 sells for Php 5,799 at Shopee, while the 2GB variant of OPPO’s A83 sells for Php 6,990.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2018
70% Honor 7A review: Good-looking budget phone, but there are some misses
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
Honor 7A is in line with most budget offerings in the market and it comes with dual rear cameras, which is a plus. However, the phone misses out on performance, which is a crucial factor for me while choosing a good phone. In this aspect, Redmi 5 has a slight edge over Honor 7A given the overall performance. Those willing to spend an extra Rs 1,000 can go for Redmi Note 5, which packs a slightly better, though older the Snapdragon 625 processor. It features a single 12MP rear camera, though the results are good. Honor also has the Honor 7C, with dual-rear cameras and full display in a similar price range.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
75% Honor 7A Review
Source: Techniqued English Archive.org version
Priced at Rs 8,999, the Honor 7A is a good package with dual camera, EMUI, decent looks and good battery. While the camera needs a bit of improvement in low light performance, Honor 7A offers a good package for people looking to buy a budget smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% performance: 70% display: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
50% Honor 7A Review: Entry-level Luxury?
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
At £139, the Honor 7A is a commendable entrant in the affordable smartphone space. It undercuts entrants like its launch sibling the Honor 7C, the Honor 9 Lite and Motorola’s new G6 Play but for that extra level of affordability, sacrifices have been made. It stands out for that elongated display at such a low price point but beyond that, it feels like a wholly forgettable handset.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%
Honor 7A and 7C Review: A Seven Point Summary
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
Both the Honor 7A and 7C are contenders in the sub-Rs 10,000 category with the 7A, in particular, being a great option for anyone seeking an 18:9 aspect ratio display, dual cameras, and face unlock at a relatively affordable price from a high-profile brand. The 7C has a much tougher battle to fight but it remains one of the better options for anyone seeking a good device for under Rs 10,000. And that is not really a bad place to be, believe us.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2018
75% Honor 7A review: A jack of all trades
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A feels really good, has a modern display that works well when you're out and about, it metes out decent all-round performance, and it comes with capable dual cameras. The Honor 7A also has the latest in software, and a battery that should last one full day for most users. Clearly, the Honor 7A is a jack of all trades, and a viable alternative to Xiaomi's best in-class Redmi 5. It may not be the best phone that you can buy under Rs 10,000, but, it's right up there and should definitely be on your list if you're out to buy a new budget phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% Honor 7A and Honor 7C First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
For full details of both the Honor 7A and Honor 7C, including their performance, battery life, camera quality and ease of use, be sure to check out our full reviews of these devices, coming up soon on Gadgets 360.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
60% Honor 7A
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A simply doesn’t provide enough of an improvement over its predecessor, let alone a credible alternative to its entry-level rivals.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 50% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Honor 7A first look
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A appears to be yet another solid budget handset from Chinese manufacturer Honor. It’s well built, fast and comes with a decent camera – what more could you want from a handset that retails for less than £150?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/18/2018
Honor 7A review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A is a solid budget phone option by all accounts with a 18:9 display, face unlock and sleek design for the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/16/2018
Hands on: Honor 7A review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Honor 7A is a cheap, cheerful Android smartphone that has a couple of surprising features considering its low price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2018

Foreign Reviews

50% Recensione HONOR 7A
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 60% display: 65% mobility: 50% workmanship: 75%
60% Test Du Honor 7A : Le Tout Petit Prix Qui Va À L'Essentiel
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
61% Test du Honor 7A : il y en a pour toutes les bourses
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 61%
70% Honor Play 7A Standard - Брендовый "дикарь" из Китая
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Honor 7A Pro: обзор самого доступного безрамочного смартфона Huawei
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; nice display; high performance; fast fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/24/2018
Recenze: Honor 7A – za málo peněz hodně muziky
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price / performance ratio; metal case; nice display; fast system; decent speakers. Negative: Slow charging; poor photo quality in low light condition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/17/2018
Honor 7A: Smartphone dưới 3 triệu, trang bị Face Unlock
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; smart Face unlock; impressive design; large screen; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/18/2018

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


430: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X6 LTE (Cat. 4) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


5.70":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Honor:

In 2014 Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. Occasionally the products are also called Huawei Honor.

The market share of Honor products is manageable, but there are several reviews on Honor smartphones with average ratings (as of 2016).


66.62%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2018-05-21)