Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4001)57.3
Performance(#4612)60.3
Camera(#4410)42.4
Display(#5067)70.5
Battery(#8759)43.5
Build(#508)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P8lite
Short Review
- The Huawei P8lite features a sleek design with dimensions of 143 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm and a weight of 131g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is powered by the Kirin 620 chipset with an octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2200 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 5.0.2 with an upgrade option to 6.0, featuring EMUI 3.1 for customization.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Overall, the P8lite offers a balanced mix of features suitable for everyday use.
- Special features include a lightweight build and a variety of color options, including Black, White, and Gold.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei ALE-L21
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetKirin 620 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-450MP4
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.63 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight131 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
OS VersionAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes