Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 lite mini
Tecno Spark 4
Performance
53.450.8
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.128.1
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.745.8
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 4 uses plastic materials, resulting in a lighter design.
- The P9 lite mini has a smaller 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the Spark 4's larger 6.52-inch screen at 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 4 has a faster 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU, while the P9 lite mini is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the Spark 4 has an advantage with an 8 MP selfie camera versus the P9 lite mini's 5 MP.
- The Spark 4 also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the P9 lite mini's 3020 mAh, enhancing its longevity.
- Finally, the P9 lite mini runs on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1, while the Spark 4 operates on Android 9.0 with HIOS 5.5, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 lite mini
Tecno Spark 4
General
Release Date
2017
2019, September 25
Announced
2017
2019, September 25
Description
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 308
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AFQVGAQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
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
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
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)
165.3 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm (6.51 x 2.99 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
Royal Purple, Vacation Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 5.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

