BlackBerry Aurora
#4213
Huawei P9 lite mini
#4149Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Aurora
Huawei P9 lite mini
Performance
57.853.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.1
Build
67.977.8
Connectivity
44.848.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.335.8
Summary
- The BlackBerry Aurora features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Huawei P9 lite mini has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and offer similar performance, but the Aurora has 4GB of RAM compared to the P9 lite mini's 2GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- In terms of camera, both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Aurora has an 8 MP front camera versus the P9 lite mini's 5 MP.
- The Aurora's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, slightly more than the P9 lite mini's 3020 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Aurora runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the P9 lite mini operates on the same version with EMUI 5.1, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Aurora featuring a plastic back and frame, while the P9 lite mini has an aluminum back and frame, contributing to a lighter weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Aurora
Huawei P9 lite mini
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 76.8 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
143.5 x 71 x 8.1 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
Weight
178 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Silver, black, gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
v4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity