Huawei P9 lite mini
#4149
Huawei Y6 (2017)
#4124Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 lite mini
Huawei Y6 (2017)
Performance
53.451.4
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.124.2
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.751.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.836.1
Summary
- The Huawei P9 lite mini features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Huawei Y6 (2017) uses a plastic back and frame, making the P9 lite mini slightly lighter at 145g compared to the Y6's 150g.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the P9 lite mini is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, while the Y6 uses a Mediatek MT6737T, which may offer marginally better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography capabilities.
- The P9 lite mini has a slightly larger 3020 mAh battery compared to the Y6's 3000 mAh, contributing to a similar battery life.
- Software-wise, the P9 lite mini runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1, while the Y6 operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1, indicating a more updated software experience on the P9 lite mini.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 lite mini
Huawei Y6 (2017)
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
Versions: MYA-L03/L23, L02/L22; Honor 6 Play MYA-AL10/TL10 (China)Also known as Huawei Nova Young
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.5 x 71 x 8.1 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.32 in)
143.8 x 72 x 8.4 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, black, gold
White, Gold, Gray
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass