Haier L7

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2017
Status Available. Released 2017
BODY
Dimensions 152 x 76 x 7.9 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight 160 g (5.64 oz)
Build Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), aluminum/plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
eMMC 5.1
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 5 MP, f/2.4
Features LED flash
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
MISC
Colors Gold, Gray, Silver, Black, Red
SAR EU 0.17 W/kg (head)     0.69 W/kg (body)
Price About 120 EUR

Haier L7 Overall Review

The Haier L7 marks a notable entry into the competitive mid-range smartphone market of 2017, showcasing a blend of functional design and practical technology. It sports a 5.5-inch display, offering ample screen real estate for browsing, gaming, and media consumption. The Snapdragon 430 chipset powers the device, striking a balance between energy efficiency and performance to cater to daily smartphone tasks without significant lag.

Camera capabilities are solid for its class, with a 13 MP primary camera that captures decent photographs in various lighting conditions. The 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies and video calls, although it might not satisfy users looking for high-end selfie capabilities.

A 3000 mAh battery provides the L7 with enough juice to get through a day of moderate use, which is a standard expectation for smartphones in its category. With 32 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM, the device handles multitasking and storage of apps and media reasonably well. It also features Asahi Dragontrail glass for added durability against scratches and minor drops.

Haier L7 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • A sizable 5.5-inch display provides a good viewing experience.
  • The Snapdragon 430 chipset offers decent performance for everyday tasks.
  • Solid build quality with Asahi Dragontrail glass protection.
  • Adequate battery life for daily usage.

Cons:

  • The camera performance might not impress users looking for high-quality photography.
  • Lacks some of the more advanced features found in higher-end smartphones, such as waterproofing or a fingerprint sensor.
  • Could be limited by the 3 GB of RAM in multitasking compared to newer models.