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Honor 7
Honor

Honor 7

Released: 2015, June. Released 2015, JulyPrice: About 220 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T628 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~72.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS-NEO LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 7
PriceAbout 220 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGray, Silver, Gold
ModelsPLK-L01, PLK-AL10, PLK-UL00, PLK-TL01H, PLK-TL00, PLK-CL00
SAR EU1.13 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Single8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)
StatusDiscontinued
Weight157 g (5.54 oz)
ChipsetKirin 935 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Europe
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, June. Released 2015, July
Stand-byUp to 350 h (3G)
Announced2015, June. Released 2015, July
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Talk timeUp to 8 h 20 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions143.2 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 64h
Infrared portYes

Honor 7 Overview

About Honor 7 Honor 7 is a discontinued device from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Honor 7 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM with Kirin 935 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 7 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 7?

The Honor 7 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 7 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 7 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 7 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 7 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 7.