Huawei P9 Lite (3GB + 16GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
No reviews for this version.
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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#12 in Best 5-Inch Smartphones
#43 in Best Huawei Phones
#129 in Best Compact Smartphones
#649 in Best Smartphones Under £250
#761 in Best Smartphones Under £300
#821 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#908 in Best Smartphones Under £400
#980 in Best Smartphones Under £500
#1049 in Best NFC Smartphones
#1091 in Best Value Smartphones
#1180 in Best Android Smartphones
#1232 in Best Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
No reviews for this version.
Check reviews from other versions.
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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The Huawei P9 Lite is a scaled-down, more affordable version of its flagship sibling that retains a sleek and attractive design while making necessary compromises to its build and software. Its metal-framed body is impressively slim at 7.5mm, housing a bright and vibrant 5.2-inch Full HD display that outperforms many competitors in its price range. However, while the design is...Read more
The PCMag Middle East review highlights the Huawei P9 Lite as a compelling, budget-friendly alternative to the flagship P9, featuring a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a 7.5mm profile with a solid, partially metallic build. It offers strong performance via a Kirin 650 processor, a 13MP rear camera with advanced software features, and a reliable fingerprint scanner. However, the device...Read more
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The Huawei P9 Lite is a budget-friendly (£190-£200) smartphone featuring a sleek, premium-feeling metal frame, a 5.2-inch Full HD display, and a fast, reliable rear fingerprint scanner. While the screen offers excellent contrast and color accuracy, the device relies on a micro-USB port instead of USB-C. Performance is solid for its price point due to the octa-core Kirin 650...Read more
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The PCMag Middle East review highlights the Huawei P9 Lite as a compelling, budget-friendly alternative to the flagship P9, featuring a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a 7.5mm profile with a solid, partially metallic build. It offers strong performance via a Kirin 650 processor, a 13MP rear camera with advanced software features, and a reliable fingerprint scanner. However, the device...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite presents a high-quality mid-range option, boasting a sturdy build with a metal frame, a fast, reliable fingerprint sensor, and a high-contrast 5.2-inch Full HD display. Performance is driven by the efficient Kirin 650 chipset, which offers solid day-to-day speed, while the 13MP rear camera provides capable shooting in good lighting conditions. However, key...Read more
The 2016 KaiserKiwi review highlights the Huawei P9 Lite as a high-quality, cost-effective mid-range device featuring a premium aluminum frame and a sharp, bright 5.2-inch Full HD display. Powered by the Kirin 650 processor and 3GB of RAM, it offers smooth performance for daily tasks alongside a reliable, fast fingerprint sensor and solid battery life. However, the device has...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite, reviewed on notebooks-und-mobiles.de, is a strong mid-range successor to the P8 Lite, featuring a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a slim 7.5mm metal frame. It boasts a capable Kirin 650 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 13-megapixel camera with pro settings, all supported by a solid 3,000mAh battery. However, the device lacks fast charging, has only 16GB of internal...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite is a mid-range smartphone featuring a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display, a slim 7.5mm aluminum frame, and a fast, reliable fingerprint sensor. It is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor, offering smooth performance and good battery life. While it offers premium aesthetics, compromises include a 13MP camera that produces grainy, low-light images, a micro-USB...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite presents a strong mid-range contender, featuring a high-quality 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display with a 1,532:1 contrast ratio and a premium design with a sturdy aluminium frame. Performance is driven by the Kirin 650 processor, offering smooth operation, though it is limited by 16GB of internal storage and utilizes a non-removable 3,000mAh battery that requires...Read more
The PC-Welt review highlights the Huawei P9 Lite as a high-value alternative to the P9, featuring a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display and strong battery life. Powered by the Kirin 650 processor with 3GB of RAM, the device delivers smooth everyday performance. Pros include an excellent price-performance ratio, good daylight camera quality, and a fast, functional fingerprint sensor....Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite presents a high-quality mid-range option, boasting a sturdy build with a metal frame, a fast, reliable fingerprint sensor, and a high-contrast 5.2-inch Full HD display. Performance is driven by the efficient Kirin 650 chipset, which offers solid day-to-day speed, while the 13MP rear camera provides capable shooting in good lighting conditions. However, key...Read more
The 2016 KaiserKiwi review highlights the Huawei P9 Lite as a high-quality, cost-effective mid-range device featuring a premium aluminum frame and a sharp, bright 5.2-inch Full HD display. Powered by the Kirin 650 processor and 3GB of RAM, it offers smooth performance for daily tasks alongside a reliable, fast fingerprint sensor and solid battery life. However, the device has...Read more
The Xataka Android review describes the Huawei P9 Lite as a balanced mid-range device featuring a pseudo-premium design, solid metal construction, and a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD screen. Key advantages include its reliable rear fingerprint sensor, strong battery life (3,000 mAh), and capable performance from the Kirin 650 processor, though it lacks fast or wireless charging. While the...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite is identified by Computer Hoy as a competitive mid-range device, balancing a premium design with a high-quality 5.2-inch Full HD display. Key strengths include a capable 13MP rear camera and a fast, accurate fingerprint sensor, offering solid performance via the Kirin 650 processor. However, notable drawbacks include extremely long charging times, the lack of fast...Read more
The Xataka Android review describes the Huawei P9 Lite as a balanced mid-range device featuring a pseudo-premium design, solid metal construction, and a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD screen. Key advantages include its reliable rear fingerprint sensor, strong battery life (3,000 mAh), and capable performance from the Kirin 650 processor, though it lacks fast or wireless charging. While the...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite is identified by Computer Hoy as a competitive mid-range device, balancing a premium design with a high-quality 5.2-inch Full HD display. Key strengths include a capable 13MP rear camera and a fast, accurate fingerprint sensor, offering solid performance via the Kirin 650 processor. However, notable drawbacks include extremely long charging times, the lack of fast...Read more
The TudoAndroid review identifies the Huawei P9 Lite as a high-value device featuring a premium aluminum frame and a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display. Key pros include reliable performance from the Kirin 650 processor, 3GB of RAM, and excellent battery life from the 3,000 mAh unit, complemented by a fast, functional fingerprint scanner. However, cons include limited 16GB internal...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the Huawei P9 Lite as a 2016 "best buy," offering a premium 5.2-inch Full HD display and a sophisticated metal-framed design that closely mimics the flagship P9 at a lower price point. The device delivers a fluid experience with the Kirin 650 processor and 3GB of RAM,, along with exceptional battery life and a fast fingerprint sensor. Key limitations include...Read more
The Huawei P9 Lite is highlighted as a standout mid-range device, offering a near-premium experience with a robust design featuring an aluminum frame and a polished, high-level aesthetic. It boasts a 5.2-inch Full HD display, a balanced Kirin 650 processor with 3GB of RAM, and a responsive fingerprint scanner. Notable strengths include solid battery life, though the 16GB internal...Read more
The TudoAndroid review identifies the Huawei P9 Lite as a high-value device featuring a premium aluminum frame and a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display. Key pros include reliable performance from the Kirin 650 processor, 3GB of RAM, and excellent battery life from the 3,000 mAh unit, complemented by a fast, functional fingerprint scanner. However, cons include limited 16GB internal...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the Huawei P9 Lite as a 2016 "best buy," offering a premium 5.2-inch Full HD display and a sophisticated metal-framed design that closely mimics the flagship P9 at a lower price point. The device delivers a fluid experience with the Kirin 650 processor and 3GB of RAM,, along with exceptional battery life and a fast fingerprint sensor. Key limitations include...Read more
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