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Huawei Ascend Mate7 phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei Ascend Mate7 Specifications

Huawei

Released 2014, Sep 15

2 / 3 GB RAM · Kirin 925 (28 nm)

  • 185g, 7.9mm thickness
  • Android 4.4.2, up to 6.0, EMUI 3.1
  • 16GB/32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7.2
Display 5.8
Performance 4.8
Camera 5.1
Body 5.6
Gaming 5.3
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.6/10

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Quick specifications

6.0"

1080x1920 pixels

13MP

1080p

2/3GB RAM

Kirin 925

4100mAh

Score breakdown

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5.6 /10
Performance 4.8/10
Battery 7.2/10
Display 5.8/10
Camera 5.1/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 5.3/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.80 GHz BT 4.0 2014

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 - MT7-TL10
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - MT7-TL10
??? TD-SCDMA - MT7-TL10
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40
??? 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Announced 2014, September. Released 2014, October
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 157 x 81 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
Weight 185 g (6.53 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM ?? Micro-SIM
?? Micro-SIM + Nano-SIM (MT7-TL10)
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.0 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Chipset Kirin 925 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU Mali-T628MP4
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 5 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Video 720p
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 648 h (3G)
Colors Obsidian black, Moonlight silver, Amber gold
Models MT7-TL00, MT7-L09, MT7-TL10, MT7-CL00, MT7-UL00, MT7-J1
Price About 340 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 849
Basemark X: 6501
Display Contrast ratio: 1428:1 (nominal), 2.024 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -82.5dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 67h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei Ascend Mate7 worth buying in 2026?

Huawei Ascend Mate7 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.6/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Huawei Ascend Mate7 good for gaming?

Huawei Ascend Mate7 scores 53/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei Ascend Mate7?

Huawei Ascend Mate7 has a 4,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei Ascend Mate7 have?

Huawei Ascend Mate7 features a 6.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei Ascend Mate7 have?

Huawei Ascend Mate7 is available with 2 / 3 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei Ascend Mate7?

Genze rates Huawei Ascend Mate7 5.6/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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