OnePlus · March 2014
OnePlus One
≈ JOD 25
SD 8013,100 mAh5.5" 60Hz13 MP
Basic chipsetSmall battery (3,100)1 lens · 13 MPLCD display
Performance index20/100
Top index per dinarHUAWEI
Huawei · September 2014
Huawei Mate 7 Price in Jordan
Estimate — about JOD 25 & full specs, October 2026 edition
Among the highest index-per-dinar we listan arithmetic ratio of specs to price, not a quality assessment
Estimate — about
JOD 25
Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price.
In the “under JOD 100” bracket — see the best alternatives ›
Kirin 925Performance index 21/1004,100 mAh10W13MP1 lens6.0"IPS LCD FHD+ · 60Hz
Performance index:21/100
Overview
The Huawei Mate 7 is a budget phone from Huawei, with an unverified reference price of about JOD 25 (about $35) — an estimate, not a confirmed market price. Below is its full spec sheet with a plain-language breakdown, pros and cons, and how it compares to its rivals. We have not tested this phone ourselves; everything here is derived from published specifications.
Its main highlights: its practical balance of price and specs. Its chipset is basic (21/100) — calls, WhatsApp and light browsing, as a first or backup phone.
Performance-index rank: #152 of 226 Huawei phones we list — and its performance-per-dinar is among the highest we list (an arithmetic ratio, not a verdict on value).
Why consider it?
This is a September 2014 phone, and Huawei documents it as the Ascend Mate7 on its own specification sheet and as the HUAWEI Mate 7 on its Australian site. The model is real and fully documented; what is gone is Huawei's live pages for it, so the surviving record is archived copies of the manufacturer's own tables.
Who it suits
Someone who wants a second line or a backup handset for ≈ 25 JD - calls, messages and a large screen to read on - and who knows exactly that they are buying a 2014 device.
Who should look elsewhere
Anyone who needs a primary phone: Android 4.4 is the newest version Huawei ever published for this model, and 2GB of RAM will not carry today's apps or a modern browser.
Performance, camera, display and battery — and the limits of the evidence
Huawei's sheet opens on the display: 6 inches, 1920 x 1080, 368 PPI, 16 million colours. In 2014 that was a big screen in a narrow-bezel metal body, and the resolution still holds up for reading and video today - though Huawei names neither the panel technology nor any refresh rate anywhere in the table.
The processor is the eight-core Kirin 925, and the Australian page spells out the layout: four cores at 1.8GHz, four at 1.3GHz and an extra 230MHz core for light work. Huawei's feature copy calls this the first smartphone powered by the Kirin 925.
Memory depends on the version: 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage on the standard model, 3GB and 32GB on the premium one. The rear camera is 13MP at f/2.0 with 1080p recording, the front camera 5MP. Connectivity is Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro USB and a 3.5mm jack, and the sensor list includes a gyroscope, a compass and that rear fingerprint reader.
The battery is 4100mAh typical, 4000mAh rated. That number describes a cell that left a factory in 2014, not the cell inside whatever unit is being offered now - and there is no way to know the state of that one except by testing it in front of you.
The decisive part is software. Huawei shipped Android 4.4 with Emotion UI 3.0 and published nothing above it for this model, and the support and download pages have been withdrawn. Any app that requires a recent Android release simply will not run.
Alternatives worth comparing
- Galaxy S5 — The same money (≈ 25 JD) buys a phone from the same year with a smaller 5.1-inch screen, a 16MP camera and a 2800mAh battery - easier in the hand, far less battery. (25 JOD · estimate)
- iPhone 6 Plus — Barely more (≈ 26 JD) for a 5.5-inch screen, an 8MP camera and Apple's A8; it is equally a 2014 device whose support ended long ago, so the choice comes down to which interface you find easier. (26 JOD · estimate)
Strengths and trade-offs in detail ›
Verdict — conditional on your needs and the documented price above
As a second line or an emergency handset at ≈ 25 JD, bought with clear eyes about its year, the big screen and the battery give you something for very little money. As a primary phone the answer is no, and the reason is not the hardware: Android 4.4 is where Huawei stopped for this model, and no amount of setup gets past that ceiling.
Full specifications
Each mini-graphic's fill shows where this phone sits vs the highest value we list
| Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 925 |
| Performance index | 21/100 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.0 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Smallest here3.8"This phone6.0"Biggest here8.7" | |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear | 13 MP (1 lens) |
| Front | 5 MP |
| Battery & charging | |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 10 W |
| Other | |
| Operating system | HarmonyOS / EMUI — no Google services out of the box |
| Price segment | budget |
| Release period | September 2014 (approx.) |
| Price in Jordan | From 25 JOD (≈ $35) |
Phones JO index (spec-based)
What does that mean in plain words?
Chipset: Kirin 925 — basic tier (21/100): calls, WhatsApp and light browsing.
Battery: 4,100 mAh — a mid-size capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 10W — standard (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: IPS LCD FHD+, 6.0-inch — an LCD panel; lower contrast than OLED, and the norm at this price.
Camera: 13 MP (1 lens) plus a 5 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Battery: 4,100 mAh — a mid-size capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 10W — standard (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: IPS LCD FHD+, 6.0-inch — an LCD panel; lower contrast than OLED, and the norm at this price.
Camera: 13 MP (1 lens) plus a 5 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Pros & cons
Pros
- A 6-inch screen at a full 1920 x 1080 and 368 PPI - still perfectly readable, and still fine for video, more than a decade after launch.
- 4100mAh typical and 4000mAh rated on Huawei's sheet, with three power-saving modes (Normal, Smart and Ultra) inside a metal body.
- A rear fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack, plus broad radio coverage on the standard version - LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD 40, Cat6 with downloads to 300Mbps by Huawei's own claim.
Cons
- The published platform is Android 4.4 with Emotion UI 3.0, and Huawei never released anything newer for this model - which means no security patching for many years.
- 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage on the standard version, a Micro USB port, Wi-Fi without the ac standard and Bluetooth 4.0 - each of those constrains what you can do with it now.
- Huawei publishes no charging power for the phone at all, so the figure in our table has no manufacturer source; the sheet also never names the panel technology or a refresh rate.
Where to buy it in Jordan
We have no verified local listing for the Huawei Mate 7 — the JOD 25 figure above is an unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). We do not track stock or specific sellers, so check current asking prices before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Huawei Mate 7 cost in Jordan?
We do not have a verified market price for the Huawei Mate 7. Our reference estimate is about JOD 25, derived from launch pricing and comparable phones — treat it as a starting point, not a confirmed price.
How much is the Huawei Mate 7 in US dollars?
About $35 — the pegged-rate equivalent of our unverified reference estimate of JOD 25 for Jordan; we have no observed market price for it. Prices in other countries differ with taxes and import fees, so treat it as a reference point.
Is the Huawei Mate 7 worth buying?
On paper it covers the basics (calls, WhatsApp, browsing) at a low price (21/100 on our spec-based index). If you want gaming or heavier apps, a higher tier will fit better. This is a spec-based judgement, not a hands-on review.
What are the key specs of the Huawei Mate 7?
Kirin 925 chipset, 2 GB RAM, 6.0-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display, 13 MP rear camera, and a 4,100 mAh battery with 10W charging.
Which phones are in the same price range as the Huawei Mate 7?
The two we name in this phone's written analysis are Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6 Plus — the analysis says when each one makes more sense. You can also run a direct side-by-side from the comparison page.
Why is the Huawei Mate 7 price here different from some shops?
Because the figure on this page is an unverified reference estimate, not an observed shop price (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). Real asking prices can differ noticeably, especially between official-warranty units and imports — check current sellers before deciding.
Rivals in the same price range
Samsung · September 2014
Galaxy Alpha
≈ JOD 25
Exynos 54301,860 mAh4.7" 60Hz12 MP
Basic chipsetSmall battery (1,860)1 lens · 12 MPOLED display
Performance index18/100
Note: Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price. Specs come from official manufacturer announcements and the locally available variant may differ slightly; the indices are computed from specs and we have not tested the phone ourselves. USD equivalents use the official peg.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (charge_w, manufacturer page, refresh_hz, screen_type) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (charge_w, manufacturer page, refresh_hz, screen_type) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.