Huawei G9 Plus
#3838
Huawei P20 lite
#3457Category Breakdown
Huawei G9 Plus
Huawei P20 lite
Performance
64.369.9
Camera
66.319.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.224.2
Build
0.278.7
Connectivity
51.863.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.140.9
Summary
- The Huawei G9 Plus features a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Huawei P20 lite has a 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the G9 Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset, whereas the P20 lite utilizes the Kirin 659, both offering similar RAM options but differing in processing efficiency.
- The G9 Plus has a rear camera with optical image stabilization, capturing 4K video, while the P20 lite lacks OIS and is limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the G9 Plus at 3340 mAh compared to the P20 lite's 3000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Regarding software, the G9 Plus runs on Android 6.0 with EMUI 4.1, while the P20 lite comes with Android 8.0, upgradable to Android 9.0, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the P20 lite featuring a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, making it feel more premium compared to the G9 Plus.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei G9 Plus
Huawei P20 lite
General
Release Date
2016
2018, March 26
Announced
2016
2018, March 20
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei Nova 3e (China, Malaysia, Hong Kong)Versions: ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2 (Global); ANE-LX3, ANE-LX2J (LATAM, South Africa, Brazil, Canada); ANE-AL00 (India, China, Hong Kong); ANE-TL00 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.84"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-T830 MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm (AL00 for India; TL00 for China)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm (5.85 x 2.80 x 0.29 in)
Weight
160 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Klein Blue, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (LX2/LX3) or a/b/g/n/ac (LX1/LX2J), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (except LX2, AL00), proximity, compass