Overall Score
35.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#4149)35.8
Performance(#5009)53.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4534)25.1
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#4424)48.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Huawei P9 lite mini features a compact design with dimensions of 143.5 x 71 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 145g, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back for a premium feel.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core CPU running at 1.4 GHz and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3020 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities, offering moderate endurance.
- Running on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1, the software experience is straightforward but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone comes in silver, black, and gold, adding some color variety.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Huawei P9 lite mini is a basic smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 308
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions143.5 x 71 x 8.1 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsSilver, black, gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity