Huawei P9 lite mini
#4149
Tecno Spark 3
#3879Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 lite mini
Tecno Spark 3
Performance
53.455.9
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.126.6
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.736.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.837.8
Summary
- The Huawei P9 lite mini features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and back, while the Tecno Spark 3 uses plastic materials, making the P9 lite mini feel sturdier.
- In terms of display, the Spark 3 has a larger 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the P9 lite mini.
- Performance-wise, the Spark 3 is powered by a more efficient Mediatek Helio A22 chipset, offering slightly better processing speed than the Snapdragon 425 in the P9 lite mini.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Spark 3 has a higher 8 MP selfie camera compared to the 5 MP on the P9 lite mini.
- The Tecno Spark 3 also boasts a larger 3500 mAh battery, compared to the 3020 mAh battery of the Huawei device.
- Finally, the P9 lite mini runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, while the Spark 3 operates on a more recent Android 9.0 (Pie) with HIOS 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 lite mini
Tecno Spark 3
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 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 MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 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)
155.3 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.11 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, black, gold
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity