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Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£240RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:5.2 inchesMain camera megapixels:13 MP

Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

90%

4.4

Technical Score

10%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
4.4

Technical Score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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Score components

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

2.9

Battery

10%

3.0

Software

10%

5.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 98 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
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Verdict

The Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB configuration) is a mid-range smartphone from 2016, primarily defined by its 5.2-inch Full HD display and a capable 13 MP main camera with an 8 MP front shooter. It runs on Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 650 octa-core processor, providing reliable performance for everyday tasks. Main pros include a sleek, slim design, solid camera performance for its class, and the inclusion of a fingerprint sensor for secure access. A notable con is the limited 16GB of internal storage (though expandable via microSD), which quickly fills up with apps and media, alongside the relatively modest 2GB of RAM which can limit heavy multitasking capabilities.

Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB)

Technical Score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

4.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

2.9

Battery

10%

3.0

Software

10%

5.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.7

Design

4.4
Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a technical score of 4.4 points, which is lower than 99.9% of smartphones.
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 98 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a user score of 7.76 points, which is lower than 76.5% of smartphones.
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 7.2 points, which is higher than 66.9% of smartphones.
7.2
Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a popularity of 7.2 points, which is higher than 66.9% of smartphones.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

6.1
Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a value for money of 6.1 points, which is lower than 97.7% of smartphones.
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 650
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 650
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor model which is slower than processors in 99.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
2 GB
RAM capacity
2 GB
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 2 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 98.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 99.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 6 Marshmallow
Android version
Android 6 Marshmallow
Android version
Android 6 Marshmallow
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 6 Marshmallow which is older than that found in 99.2% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
Multi-lens main camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is lower than that of 91.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 93.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
16.3 mm²
Main camera sensor area
16.3 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 16.3 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 93.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.2 inches
Screen size
5.2 inches
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.2 inches which is smaller than the screens of 98.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 1920 px
Screen resolution
1080x 1920 px
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x1920 px which is lower than that of 75.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
424 ppi
Pixel density
424 ppi
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 424 ppi which is higher than that of 72.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% of smartphones.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This smartphone does not support fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
146.8 mm
Height
146.8 mm
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 146.8 mm which is shorter than 97.1% of smartphones.
Width
72.6 mm
Width
72.6 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72.6 mm which is narrower than 91.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.5 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.5 mm which is thinner than 90.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Weight
147 g
Weight
147 g
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 147 g which is lighter than 99% of smartphones.
Device volume
73,584 cm³
Device volume
73,584 cm³
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 73,584 cm³ which is smaller than 96.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 7.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    424 ppi
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (424 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    424 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 25.1% lighter
    Weight
    147 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (147 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    147 g vs 196.2 g
  • 16.8 mm shorter
    Height
    146.8 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (146.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    146.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 32.7% more popular
    Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.22 vs 5.4).
    7.22 vs 5.44
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 7.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    424 ppi
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (424 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    424 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 25.1% lighter
    Weight
    147 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (147 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    147 g vs 196.2 g
  • 16.8 mm shorter
    Height
    146.8 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (146.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    146.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.4 mm narrower
    Width
    72.6 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 0.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.5 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 24.8% smaller volume
    Device volume
    73,584 cm³
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (73584 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    73,584 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 650
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 650 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 650 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 93.8% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    16.3 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.67x larger process node
    Process node
    16 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (16 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    16 nm vs 6 nm
  • 19.9% worse value for money
    Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.12 vs 7.3).
    6.12 vs 7.34
  • 3.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Huawei P9 Lite
    the average smartphone
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (7.76 vs 8.000).
    7.76 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 650
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 650 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 650 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 93.8% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2.67x larger process node
    Process node
    16 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (16 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    16 nm vs 6 nm
  • 6 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    2 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (2 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 80.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    186
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (186 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    186 vs 942
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Lacks big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average smartphone does. 98.4% of smartphones use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Lacks NX Bit security
    NX Bit
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartphone does not support NX Bit, the average smartphone does. 94.6% of smartphones support NX Bit.
  • Lacks ARM TrustZone
    ARM TrustZone
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone does not support ARM TrustZone, the average smartphone does. 98% of smartphones support ARM TrustZone.
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone uses an older DDR memory version than the average smartphone (3 vs 4). The average smartphone uses DDR version 4.
    3 vs 4
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 2 GHz & 4 x 1.7 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 6 Marshmallow
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 6 Marshmallow vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 6 Marshmallow vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks on-device AI
    On-Device AI
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not support on-device AI, the average smartphone does. 99.3% of smartphones include on-device AI processing.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No split-screen support
    Split-screen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support split-screen, the average smartphone does. %^^ of smartphones allow split-screen multitasking.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture (PiP)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone does not support Picture-in-Picture (PiP), the average smartphone does. 97.9% of smartphones offer PiP mode.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone runs on the none AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, so its on-device AI features are more limited.
    none vs fundamental
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 49.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    16.3 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16.3 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Single-lens main camera
    Multi-lens main camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.1
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.1 vs 5.2
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Lacks USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone lacks a USB Type-C port, the average smartphone includes one. 96.9% of smartphones use USB Type-C.
  • No Galileo support
    Galileo support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not support Galileo, the average smartphone does. 98.7% of smartphones support the Galileo satellite system.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.47 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    5.2 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.2 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 396.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    497 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (497 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    497 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1200:1
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1200:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,200:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 27% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    482 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (482 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    482 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 1920 px
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    79
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (79 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    79 vs 99.5
  • 59% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    322 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (322 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    322 min vs 786 min
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • No fast charging support
    Fast charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone does not support fast charging, the average smartphone does. 93.1% of smartphones feature fast charging.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 8 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2016 vs 2024). 8.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2016
    2016 vs 2024

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What customers like about Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB)?

  • Excellent value for money at its price point
  • Bright and sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display with good color accuracy
  • Fast and reliable rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Slim, ergonomic design that feels premium and is easy to hold
  • Solid overall performance for daily tasks and mid-tier gaming
  • 3.5mm headphone jack is present
  • Front-facing 8MP camera delivers quality selfies

What customers dislike about Huawei P9 Lite (2GB + 16GB)?

  • Limited 16GB internal storage fills up quickly with modern apps
  • Battery life is mediocre compared to rivals like the Moto G4
  • Rear camera performance is inconsistent, especially in low light
  • Plastic back is prone to fingerprints and can be slippery
  • EMUI software can feel bloated and lacks an app drawer
  • Lacks modern features like fast charging, USB-C, or water resistance
  • Occasional lag or freezing reported when switching to the camera app

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techradar.com
13/02/2017
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connect-testlab.com
09/10/2026
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me.pcmag.com
05/10/2016
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pctechmag.com
02/08/2016
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Huawei P9 Lite Review: A Phablet For its Comfy
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expertreviews.co.uk
14/09/2018
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Huawei P9 Lite review: A good phone in its day but outclassed
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smartzone.de
23/01/2017
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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
29/09/2016
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pcwelt.de
13/05/2016
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kaiserkiwi.de
10/11/2016
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My 4-month experience with the Huawei P9 Lite - kaiserkiwi.de
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connect.de
10/08/2016
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hardwareluxx.de
24/05/2016
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20/05/2016
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xatakandroid.com
10/06/2016
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Huawei P9 Lite review: modesty and power to get even more out of Huawei's DNA
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tuttoandroid.net
13/05/2016
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thegeekerz.it
14/05/2016
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16/05/2016
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