Category Breakdown
Huawei P9 lite mini
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
53.453.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.125.7
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
48.748.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.835.9
Summary
- The Huawei P9 lite mini features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a similar pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB of RAM, ensuring comparable performance.
- The P9 lite mini has a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, whereas the Blade A7 Vita also has a 13 MP rear camera but offers an 8 MP front camera, enhancing selfie capabilities.
- In terms of battery, the Blade A7 Vita has a slightly larger 3200 mAh capacity compared to the P9 lite mini's 3020 mAh.
- The P9 lite mini runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, while the Blade A7 Vita operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the P9 lite mini utilizing an aluminum frame and back, while the Blade A7 Vita has a plastic back and frame, making it lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei P9 lite mini
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: SLA-L02, SLA-L22, SLA-L03. Also known as Huawei Y6 Pro 2017
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 308
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 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)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Silver, black, gold
Black, 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

