Huawei P9 lite mini
#4149
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
#3926Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 lite mini
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Performance
53.449.1
Camera
19.145.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.121.4
Build
77.886.0
Connectivity
48.750.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.837.5
Summary
- The Huawei P9 lite mini features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) uses a plastic back and frame, making the P9 lite mini feel sturdier.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the P9 lite mini is equipped with a Snapdragon 425 chipset and 2GB of RAM, providing slightly better multitasking capabilities compared to the Moto G's Snapdragon 410 and 1GB/2GB RAM options.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Moto G includes HDR for video, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The P9 lite mini has a larger 3020 mAh battery compared to the Moto G's 2470 mAh, likely resulting in better battery life.
- Software-wise, the P9 lite mini runs Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1, while the Moto G originally shipped with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, indicating a more modern software experience on the Huawei device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 lite mini
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
Also known as Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2470 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)
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight
145 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, black, gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity