Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3998)57.3
Performance(#4597)60.3
Camera(#4392)42.4
Display(#5010)70.5
Battery(#8684)43.5
Build(#489)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P9 lite
Short Review
- The Huawei P9 lite features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic back, and aluminum frame, measuring 146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 mm and weighing 147g.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 650 chipset, the phone delivers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, it is upgradable to Android 7.0.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is available in black, white, and gold colors.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the Huawei P9 lite combines solid design and performance with essential features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, May 15
Announced2016, April 20
DescriptionAlso known as Huawei G9 Lite, Honor 8 Smart (India)
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 650 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight147 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes