Comparison huawei p9 lite vs huawei p8 lite

Today we put the new Huawei P9 Lite face to face against its predecessor Huawei P8 Lite. We talked about two mid - range phones designed to meet the needs of users who want the latest features without sacrificing a compact size. Since they are two different generations, there are some quite important differences between the two, especially at the processor, memory and photographic level. In any case, both are terminals that have an elegant design, an affordable price, and features that have nothing to envy to those of their main rivals. If you are hesitating between purchasing one or the other, don't worry, our next comparison will clarify your ideas.

Display and layout

Both the Huawei P9 Lite and the Huawei P8 Lite have medium-sized screens. While the first is 5.2 inches, the second is 5 inches. That size that separates them is not going to make too much difference for the eyes. Where we will notice some significant changes is in the resolution, since the P9 Lite has a panel with Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and that of the P8 Lite is HD (1,280 x 720 pixels). Thus, one yields a density of 424 pixels per inch and the other 294 pixels per inch.

While the screen of the P9 Lite is 5.2 inches Full HD, that of the P8 Lite is 5 inches HD

In terms of design, the Huawei P9 Lite looks almost identical to its older brother, the Huawei P9. The company has once again employed a unibody design, although whether it will be metallic or not remains to be confirmed. Everything indicates that it is, but we will have to take a closer look to find out. Another of its great advantages (compared to its predecessor) is that it has a fingerprint reader on the back, which will come in handy to make payments or increase the security of the device. Its complete dimensions are: 146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 millimeters and its weight is 147 grams. The new terminal of the Asian firm can be purchased in three colors: white, black and gold. For its part, the P8 Lite integrates a slim chassis built in aluminum alloy that gives it a distinctive touch. This model is marketed in four different shades: gray, gold, black and white. In all cases we will have a remarkable thinness of 7.6 mm and a weight of 131 grams. As you can see, it is a little thicker than its older brother, but much lighter.

Camera and multimedia

We cannot say that there are too many differences in the photographic section between the P9 Lite and the P8 Lite. The results of the recent agreement between Huawei and Leica, which we have been able to verify so well in the P9, will not be present in the Lite version. This means that we are going to find a camera with a 13 megapixel BSI AF sensor with LED flash, instead of its brother's Leica dual camera. For its part, the P8 Lite also integrates a rear camera 13 megapixel with autofocus and LED flash. In addition, this lens is capable of recording1080p quality video. The biggest differences will be found in the secondary chamber. And is that if the P8 Lite came with a 5 megapixel, the P9 Lite already mounts an 8 megapixel resolution, much more capable of taking quality selfies and video calls. Both are also capable of playing the following audio formats: MP3, Midi, AAC, AMR, WAV, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, 3GP, MP4, and 3GPP. In addition, they have the following functions: Noise canceling microphone, multimedia player, as well as dictation and voice recording.

The recent agreement between Huawei and Leica is not present in the P9 Lite

Power, memory and operating system

Another section where great differences are observed between the Huawei P9 Lite and P8 Lite is in the processor. The first comes with a powerful eight-core Kirin 650 chip made by the company itself. Four of the cores work at a speed of 2 GHz and the other four cores do so at a speed of 1.7 GHz. This processor is accompanied by a RAM of 2 or 3 GB, depending on the configuration we choose. For its part, the P8 Lite has a HiSilicon Kirin 620 insideeight-core with a power of 1.2 GHz per core. In his case, the RAM is 2 GB, a figure more than enough to be able to work with the terminal in a fluid way. It is clear that if you are looking for a phone that performs better, the model you have to opt for is the new P9 Lite, although we think that with the P8 Lite you will have more than enough if you are looking for a mid-range without too many pretensions. Regarding the internal storage capacity, both have an internal memory of 16 GB, expandable by using microSD cards of up to 128 GB.

There are clear differences in the processor section, although both devices arrive with the same internal memory.

If you are looking to try the new Android 6.0 operating system, it is clear that there is no doubt, the Huawei P9 Lite is the phone you have to buy. This model comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow under the Emotion UI 4.1 layer. The P8 Lite lags somewhat behind with the Android 5.0 Lollipop version and the Emotion UI 3.1 customization layer . In any case, we hope that you can update very soon to this new version of Android, which, as you already know, has some important improvements, such as the smart function to save Doze battery, individual application permission or the new assistantGoogle Now On Tap.

Autonomy and connectivity

We cannot deny that autonomy has become almost an obsession for all users. We want and demand devices with a large battery, which allow us to enjoy their functions for at least a whole day. It is right in this section where the Huawei P9 Lite also wins hands down. The device equips a 3,000 milliamp battery, so it is the height of high-end devices. For its part, the Huawei P8 Lite has a 2,200 milliamp rating, a figure that places it well below its older brother. It is important to mention here also the influence of Android 6.0 with Doze, which will give the P9 Lite more energy for even longer.

The Huawei P9 Lite has a 3,000 mAh battery. That of the P8 Lite is 2,200 mAh.

Regarding connectivity, the Huawei P9 Lite is compatible with 4G networks and incorporates WiFi 802.11b / g / n and WiFi Direct. GPS, Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC connectivity are not lacking either . As for the previous generation, the P8 Lite can also be connected to high-speed 4G networks, and incorporates WiFi connectivity . Other connections include Bluetooth 4.1 to synchronize compatible devices, GPS to place us anywhere and a MicroUSB port to carry out mobile charging.

Conclusions

It will not be difficult to opt for one model or another, everything will depend on what type of benefits we give priority to. All those users who prefer a device with a current operating system, with greater power and autonomy, should purchase the Huawei P9 Lite. You already know, from what we have been seeing, that this model surpasses the previous generation, above all, in these specific characteristics. Logically it is a current device, announced this year. It is true that we miss the Huawei P9 camera with the Leica seal, but it will also perform quite well with the 13 megapixel camera that it equips. As for the Huawei P8 Lite, is perfect for those looking for a light (it weighs slightly less than its older brother) and stylish phone. In addition, it can currently be found very cheap with the different operators that currently market it, as is the case with Yoigo. This operator has it in its catalog with the La del Cero rate (15.2 euros per month) for only 3 euros per month for two years.

Comparative sheet

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Model	Huawei P9 Lite	Huawei P8 Lite
Type	smartphone	Smartphone

screen

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Size	5.2 inch	5 inches
Resolution	Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels	HD 1,280 x 720 pixels
Density	424 dpi	294 dpi
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Design

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Dimensions	146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 mm	143 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight	147 grams	131 grams
materials	-	Aluminium alloy
Colors	White / Black / Gold	White / Gray / Gold / Black
Fingerprint reader	Yes, located in the rear	Not
Waterproof	Not	Not

Camera

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Resolution	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Flash	LED flash	LED
Video	1080p @ 30fps	Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Opening	-	-
Features	BSI Sensor Sequences (Timelapse) HDR Panoramic	Autofocus Scene recognition Face detection Light painting function Effect filters
Front camera	8 megapixels	5 megapixels

Multimedia

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Formats	MP3, Midi, AAC, AMR, WAV, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, 3GP, MP4, 3GPP	MP3, Midi, AAC, AMR, WAV, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, 3GP, MP4, 3GPP
Radio	Internet radio	FM radio with RDS
Sound	Headphone & Speaker	Headphones
Features	Noise canceling microphone Media player Dictation and voice recording	Noise canceling microphone Media player Dictation and voice recording

software

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Operating system	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow + Emotion UI 4.1	Android 5.0 Lollipop + Emotion UI 3.1
Extra applications	Google Apps: Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube Huawei apps: Optimizer of the system	Google Apps Huawei apps: Knuckle Sense, App consumption firewall, Smart international dialer

Power

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

CPU processor	Kirin 650 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz + Quad-Core 1.7 GHZ, 64-bit	HiSilicon Kirin 620 Octa-Core 1.2GHz
Graphics processor (GPU)	-	ARM Mali-450
RAM	2/3 GB	2 Gb

Memory

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Extension	Yes, with microSD cards up to 128 GB	Yes, with microSD cards up to 128 GB

Connections

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Mobile Network	4G (LTE) / 3G	3G (HSDPA 21 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps downstream and 50 Mbps upstream)
Wifi	WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac	WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
GPS location	GPS / AGPS / Glonass	a-GPS / Glonass
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2	Bluetooth 4.1
DLNA	-	-
NFC	Yes	-
Connector	MicroUSB	MicroUSB 2.0
SIMn	nanoSIM	nanoSIM
Audio	3.5 mm minijack	3.5 mm minijack
Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Others	Create WiFi zone, WiFi Direct	Create WiFi zone

Autonomy

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Removable	Not	Not
Capacity (milliamp hours)	3,000 milliamps	2,200 milliamps (fast charge)
Standby duration	""	-
Duration in use	About a day and a half of normal use	-

+ info

Huawei P9 Lite

Huawei P8 Lite

Release date	Available	Available
Manufacturer's website	Huawei	Huawei
Price	From 250 euros	190 euros (approx.)