Honor 7A, 7C 32GB and 7C Pro smartphones - pros and cons

The review focuses on three budget devices from Huawei: the Honor 7A smartphone, 7C 32GB and 7C Pro. The popularity of the models is gaining momentum, each of the phones presented below has its own buyers. The selection criteria for users are different: someone needs a reliable, easy-to-use phone, someone cares whether the device is suitable for active games, and someone prefers a device with modern cameras. How to choose a suitable device if all popular models have approximately the same characteristics? A detailed description of the models will help you decide which one is better to buy.

Huawei Honor 7A

The inexpensive, stylish device was presented to the public in April 2018.

Design and convenience

Honor 7A turned out to be elongated and with rounded corners. The screen occupies the entire front of the device, with virtually no bezel. The navigation buttons have completely moved to the virtual panel, only the company logo remains. Dimensions of the device: 146.5 / 70.9 / 8.3 mm.

The phone case is matte, plastic. The rear part is traditionally occupied by the lens and flash, they are located horizontally.

The model can be purchased in black, blue or gold.

Screen

The 7A has a 5.45-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of 1440 by 720. Such a screen, although popular with new mobile devices, is unusual for a very budget smartphone. The display is protected by high quality glass. The color rendition is average, the viewing angle is wide. The brightness of the phone allows you to use it in the sun.

Performance and communication

The smartphone has a built-in Mediatek MT6739 processor with 1500 MHz Cortex-A53 cores. This processor is specially designed for low-cost phones. Communication support, standard programs work flawlessly. The Honor 7A has a PowerVR GE8100 graphics device. Built-in memory - 16 GB, RAM - 2 GB, support for flash drives up to 256 GB.

The operating system Android 8.1 with EMUI 8.1 provides a fairly fast operation of the device. The device slows down when launching games with complex graphics and when performing a large number of tasks.
Thanks to the presence of three separate slots, you can insert two Nano-SIM and a memory card at the same time. The device has a wireless high-speed data transmission of the LTE subtype, there is a radio.

The smartphone battery has a capacity of 3020 mAh. This is the average for similar devices. The battery life in normal mode is one and a half to two days. With active use for games and for watching videos, six to eight hours are enough. Charging the phone takes 2.5 hours. The length of the charger cord is standard.

Sound

The main speaker in the device gives out a high volume, but at the maximum increase in sound it starts to wheeze. No such problem was found when listening to audio files with headphones. The speaker for a conversation is loud, the audibility is good even in a noisy room. The phone has a small range of audio settings.

Camera

The main thirteen-pixel camera has phase detection autofocus.Fast focusing works smoothly for sharp images, high resolution and bright backlight for high quality photos.

The front 5MP camera is backlit. Selfies are obtained even in the dark.

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Value for money

There is no point in finding fault with a smartphone priced at 7,500 rubles. But Huawei Honor 7A stands out in the line of devices in its price category with a stylish design, a modern FullView screen and good cameras.

• Beautiful ergonomic design;
• Separate slot for a flash drive;
• Bright display;
• Low price.

• Color reproduction is not very good;
• Lack of NFC;
• Lack of a fingerprint sensor;
• Lack of USB Type-C.

Huawei Honor 7C 32GB

Introduced March 2018. At first glance, this is another frameless device with a large screen.

Appearance

The Honor 7C has a plastic case with rounded corners. The front is mostly occupied by the screen. The display is protected by 2.5D glass. Control keys on the virtual panel.

Design and convenience

Device dimensions: 158.3 / 7.8 mm / 76.7 mm.

The smartphone, despite its dimensions, turned out to be ergonomic, the elongated shape helps the device fit comfortably in the hand.

Unlike the Honor 7A, the 7C has a fingerprint scanner. It is located on the back of the device. The 7C's fingerprint sensor is sensitive, the phone is unlocked instantly. The unit for photo and video shooting on the back has two lenses and a flash.

At the bottom of the phone is a standard microUSB connector.

Screen

The display of the smartphone is 5.7 inches with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of 1400 by 720. These parameters correspond to the HD + format. The colors on the screen are bright, the viewing angle is wide, there are anti-glare properties, but the image transfer is not perfect.

Performance and communication

The Snapdragon 450 processor with eight Cortex-A53 cores, 1800 MHz frequency and the Adreno 506 video accelerator provide more extensive functionality of the Honor 7C 32GB when compared to the 7A model. The device with built-in 32GB storage has 3GB of RAM. There is also an option with 4 GB OP and 64 GB VP. Both models support additional storage up to 256GB.

Android 8.0 OS with the already familiar EMUI 8 allows programs to work quickly, open several tabs at the same time, but games with complex graphics freeze a little. If you don't use the phone for super-powerful games, the normal operation is quite decent: the device performs all tasks quickly, without jumps.

There is no radio in the phone, but there is Bluetooth 4.2 and LTE. The device supports the work of two Nano-SIM.

Sound

The audio quality of the speaker for multimedia is average, although the volume is quite high. Conversational speaker - no complaints, the voice transmission of the interlocutor is clear, no noise is observed.

Cameras

The dual rear camera of 13 and 2 megapixels allows you to adjust the sharpness and make the background blur. Phase detection autofocus makes it possible to take instant photos. Besides the fact that there is automatic focusing, the camera can be adjusted manually. The flash near the main lens is quite strong. Video recording is performed at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 frames per second.

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The front camera is 8 MP, also has its own flash. The picture quality is good.

In the dark, thanks to the flashes from both cameras, you can get good photos. Budget smartphones rarely have good cameras, Honor 7 C was a pleasant surprise in this regard.

How much is

The price of Huawei Honor 7C 32GB is slightly less than 11,000 rubles. It is rare to find a smartphone with a large modern screen, good cameras, good software for such a price.

• Quality cameras;
• Screen with fashionable aspect ratios 18: 9;
• Updated software;
• Face recognizer, fingerprint scanner;
• Good performance.

• Color rendering is poor;
• The screen resolution does not correspond to its diagonal, it could be higher.

Huawei Honor 7 With Pro

The last model in the review is the Honor 7 C Pro. The release of new items was announced in June 2018. The device is an inexpensive frameless smartphone with a dual camera and face recognition.

Appearance

Nowadays, all the best manufacturers are working hard to produce smartphones that stand out from other models.Most modern phones are beautiful and comfortable. Huawei still manages to maintain a leading position in the production of modern, sleek and, at the same time, durable devices. Honor 7 C Pro is no exception.

Design and convenience

The slim smartphone with rounded corners is protected by a durable metal casing. The color of the cases can be black, blue or gold. The external design of the model practically does not differ from the design of the Honor 7C. The main differences: the body of Huawei Honor 7 Pro is metal and the screen is larger.

The back of the device houses a unit with two lenses and a flash, a fingerprint scanner and an additional noise-canceling speaker.

Most of the front side of the device is occupied, of course, by a display with a 2.5D glass protection. The aspect ratio is in line with modern trends: 18: 9. The front panel is also equipped with a backlit camera and speaker.

The right side is occupied by the volume control and the mute key, the left side is occupied by three slots for Nano-SIM and a memory card at once.

In general, using Honor 7 C Pro is convenient, only the wide display does not allow you to comfortably wrap your hand around the device. The oleophobic coating allows your finger to slide easily across the screen without leaving fingerprints.

Display

The screen of the smartphone is 5.99 inches with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an IPS LCD matrix without an air gap. The display has high brightness, but not very good color reproduction. There are manual settings for brightness and contrast.

The large screen gives more opportunities: you can simultaneously immerse yourself in the Internet and read or watch videos and correspond. This is made possible by the split screen function. There is a special mode to protect the eyes from blue light.

Performance and communication

Honor 7 C Pro boasts an updated and efficient 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. The cores in it are Cortex-A53 with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz, and the video chip is Adreno 506. Compared to the previous models from the review, the 7 C Pro is more powerful and consumes less energy. The autonomy of the device in normal mode is two days. These parameters of the device distinguish it favorably from the other two presented models.

OS - Android 8.0 with EMUI 8.0. In this respect, the device is similar to the Honor 7 S.

OP 3 GB, internal - 32 GB. There are additional options for increasing the storage capacity: you can insert a card up to 256 GB.

The phone is suitable for active games, it behaves perfectly when launching toys with complex graphics. The smartphone is smart at work, but until the memory is full. With a large number of loaded programs, it begins to take positions.

The device has a gesture control function. To take a screenshot, you need to swipe three fingers across the display from top to bottom. To activate the screen or put it into sleep mode, you can double-click on it.

The smartphone has support for Dual SIM. Two SIMs can be used without sacrificing additional storage: separate slots are provided for all cards.

The device also has a face recognition function and a fingerprint sensor. The latter scanner is used to both unlock and pay for purchases in the store. There is a radio.

Sound

The Honor 7C Pro has a built-in high-quality multimedia speaker. The sound is loud, clear, does not wheeze at maximum height. Also, there are no complaints about the playback of audio recordings in headphones. Music lovers will like the sound of music, presence of bass and a number of sound settings in the phone. The device can work with formats MP3, OGG, AAC, FLAC, MP4 and WAV. The audio monitoring function makes a mini karaoke out of the device. While recording a voice, you can listen to it immediately.

Cameras

The rear camera has two 13MP and 2MP lenses. The first lens captures the image, the second creates depth. With a little skill, you can create a professional photo. Fast focusing makes it possible to instantly capture an interesting event.

The front 8-pixel lens is supported by flash.Self-portraits are obtained even at night.

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How much is

The price of the device starts at 9,900 rubles, which is not too different from the previous 7C model.

Pros and cons

• New powerful processor;
• Quality cameras;
• Separate slots;
• Big screen.

• No NFC;
• Not very good color rendition.

Output

Honor 7C Pro differs from Honor 7A and 7C (32 GB) with a faster processor, longer battery life, a larger screen and a slightly higher price - 14,000 rubles. There is a drawback that is present in all three models: not very high-quality color reproduction. The prices of the devices allow us to refer them to the line of budget devices.

Huawei's new products have many positive qualities, but they also have disadvantages. For the price, Honor 7A, 7C (32 GB) and 7C Pro turned out to be inexpensive and entered the rating of high-quality smartphones. Which company is better to buy a phone, everyone decides for himself.

Customer reviews indicate that each of the three devices is worth the money that is given for it. Also, users are advised where it is profitable to buy a product from Huawei. Most are inclined to believe that you need to order phones from China, but only from trusted sellers. In Russia, the described smartphones are also available in all major hardware stores, they are sold mainly at recommended prices.

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