Comparison huawei p smart vs huawei p8 lite 2017

The mid-range sector continues to eat new phones. It is increasingly difficult to choose, although interesting features are beginning to arrive, such as the double camera or the infinite screen. These are two of the great peculiarities of the Huawei P Smart. The terminal has a 5.65-inch IPS LCD panel and an 18: 9 aspect ratio. It also has a dual sensor with 13 and 2 megapixel resolution with Flash.

Very on par with this model we find the Huawei P8 Lite 2017. Of course, it lacks an infinite panel and double camera. However, its photographic section does not disappoint at all, as we will see later. This device also boasts other specifications, including a design with glass finishes or SWS 2.0 audio for higher sound quality. The Huawei P Smart and the P8 Lite 2017 are very on par, although we cannot deny that the former excels in some notable points. If you want to know their main differences and similarities, do not stop reading. We compare these two teams for the mid-range.

Comparison tab

	Huawei P Smart	Huawei P8 Lite 2017
screen	5.65-inch IPS LCD, Full HD +, 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18: 9	5.2 inches, Full HD (424 dpi)
Main chamber	Dual, 13 +2 megapixels with Flash	12 megapixels, 1.25 µm pixels
Camera for selfies	8 megapixels	8 megapixels, beauty mode
Internal memory	32-64 GB	16 GB
Extension	micro SD	microSD up to 128GB
Processor and RAM	Kirin 659 (4 x A53 at 2.36 GHz + 4 x A53 at 1.7 GHz), 3 or 4 GB of RAM	HiSilicon Kirin 655 eight-core (4 x 2.1 GHz and 4 x 1.7 GHz), 3 GB RAM
Drums	3,000 mAh	3,000 mAh
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo under EMUI 8	Android 7.0 Nougat + EMUI 5.0
Connections	BT 4.2, GPS, WiFi 802.11n, 4G LTE	BT 4.1, GPS, MicroUSB, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n
SIM	Dual sim	nanoSIM
Design	Metal	Metal frames and glass back, Colors: black, white, gold and blue
Dimensions	150.1 x 72.1 x 7.5mm, 143 grams	147.20 x 72.94 x 7.6 mm (147 grams)
Featured Features	Fingerprint reader	Fingerprint reader, Audio SWS 2.0
Release date	Available	Available
Price	230 euros	200 euros

Design and display

Both the Huawei P Smart and the Huawei P8 Lite 2017 have a very elegant design, although with some significant differences. The P Smart has a more prominent front thanks to the infinity panel, although it does not cover the entire front area. There are frames both at the bottom, where the Huawei logo is housed, and at the top, where the secondary sensor is located. The chassis of this model is completely metallic with slightly rounded edges. If we turn it around, we see a fingerprint reader in the central part and a double camera in the upper left. Just below the back is the company logo. In terms of measurements, this mobile is somewhat less thick and lighter than the P8 Lite 2017. It measures exactly 150.1 x 72.1 x 7.5 mm and weighs 143 grams. The measurements of the Huawei P8 Lite 2017 are 147.20 x 72.94 x 7.6 millimeters and its weight is 147 grams.

As we say, the highlight of the P Smart is its infinity screen. This has a size of 5.65 inches and a resolution Full HD + (2160 x 1080 pixels). This smartphone can be purchased in three different colors: black, matte blue or gold.

At the design level, the Huawei P8 Lite 2017 uses 2.5D glass on both sides of the terminal. Its frames are metallic, which gives it a simple and elegant appearance. Despite not having an infinite panel like the P Smart, the P8 Lite 2017 has almost no presence of frames. Its back is very clean, with a fingerprint reader presiding over the central part and the company logo at the bottom. The terminal mounts a 5.2-inch screen with a Full HD resolution. It is, therefore, somewhat more restrained than that of the P Smart, although perfect for those looking for a compact and accessible mobile.

Processor and memory

The Huawei P Smart and the P8 Lite 2017 are powered by very common processors in the company's mid-range. Although they have different chips, both perform in a similar way, with identical RAM. The P Smart mounts inside a Kirin 659 processor. It is a chip with eight A53 cores working at a speed of 2.36 GHz and another 4 A53 at 1.7 GHz. The terminal is available in two versions depending on storage or RAM. With space of 32 GB and 3 GB of RAM or 64 GB with 4 GB of RAM.

For its part, the Huawei P8 Lite 2017 houses a Kirin 655 processor, also manufactured by the company itself. It is the same SoC present in the Honor 6X. This has eight processing cores, four running at 2.1 GHz and another four at 1.7 GHz. It is accompanied by a Mali-T830 MP2 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. In your case, the internal storage capacity is 16 GB, expandable by using microSD cards of up to 128 GB.

Photographic section

In addition to the infinite screen, the Huawei P Smart also comes with another remarkable element that greatly differentiates it from its rival. We refer to its dual main camera of 13 and 2 megapixels. With it we can achieve the so popular bohek effect to highlight an object from others. The sensor also has a flash to illuminate images in places or situations with low light. Also, the front camera of the P Smart has a resolution of 8 megapixels with aperture f / 2.0. This includes beauty mode to enhance selfies.

The Huawei P8 Lite 2017 does not have a dual camera, but includes a 12 megapixel camera with pixels of a size of 1.25 µm. This gives the possibility of capturing more light, thus improving the final quality of the photo. There is also an LED Flash for dark moments. Like the P Smart, the P8 Lite 2017 has an 8 megapixel front sensor, for video calls or self-portraits.

Operating system and connections

The Huawei P Smart comes standard with Android 8.0 Oreo along with the EMUI 8.0 customization layer. This gives it an advantage over the Huawei P8 Lite 2017, which is governed by Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0. If you want, therefore, a device that has the new version, opt for the P Smart. In case you don't know yet, Oreo offers improvements over Nougat. It's a faster and smoother platform with a smarter notification system and new features. In addition, Doze has also improved a lot, something to keep in mind if you like to save battery.

Regarding the connection section, neither of the two smartphones is going to disappoint in this regard. Both have Bluetooth (4.2 in the case of the P Smart and 4.1 in the P8 Lite 2017), as well as WiFi, GPS, LTE or microUSB for charging.

Drums

We know that the battery is one of the things that can most convince when looking at one device or another. High-end mobiles are landing with fast and wireless charging, but the mid-range is greener in this regard. However, despite not having fast charging or wireless charging, the P Smart and the P8 Lite 2017 have a 3,000 mAh battery. Not bad at all, especially considering its specifications. Everything will depend on the level of brightness and other parameters to make a better or worse use. Also, if you want to extend the autonomy a bit more, you can always resort to Doze, the saving function that comes standard with Android.

Price and reviews

As you have been able to see throughout the comparison, the two mobiles are capable of performing with current applications and working with various processes without problems. They do not lack power, although, yes, it will depend on the pretensions of each one to better acquire one or the other. Let's review the best of the Huawei P Smart:

• Infinity screen (18: 9 aspect ratio)
• Double main camera for a Bokeh effect
• More storage capacity (32 or 64 GB compared to 16 GB in the P8 Lite 2017)
• Version with 4 GB of RAM
• Android 8.0

For its part, the Huawei P8 Lite 2017 stands out above all in:

• Design (metal frames and glass back)
• Beauty mode for selfies
• Price (it is somewhat cheaper than the P Smart)

As you have read. The P8 Lite 2017 is somewhat cheaper than its rival in the comparison, but for very little. While the P Smart can be found for 230 euros, the P8 Lite 2017 is in some online stores for 200 euros. It will be necessary to study if this difference of 30 euros is worth it to sacrifice details such as an infinite screen, Android 8 as standard or more storage capacity.