Huawei p10 lite vs samsung galaxy a5 2017

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is completely waterproof

screen

The Huawei P10 lite has been announced with a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, giving it a density of 424 pixels per inch. This is very positive data for those users who want to enjoy multimedia content. The panel has IPS LCD technology, which gives the panel much smoother and more natural colors than a Super AMOLED one.

The screen of the Huawei P10 Lite has a size of 5.2 inches

As for the screen of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, this model has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED panel (also with Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels). Therefore, the density of the screen of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 remains exactly the same as that of its rival, at 424 dpi. Of course, one of the novelties of this terminal that the P10 Lite does not have, is that it has the "Always on Display" function. Thanks to it we can see the notifications and the clock without having to go around unlocking the device.

The panel of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 offers the function "Always on Display"

Camera

The two terminals that we compare belong to the so-called upper-middle range. This means that the photographic set of the two is going to be up to the task. In any case, as we will see, that of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is somewhat more ahead. The Huawei P10 Lite has a 12 megapixel main camera with a focal aperture of f / 2.2. We expect good photos, although we will have to see how it behaves when conducting more conclusive tests. Unlike their older brothers, the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus do not have the Leica seal.

The front camera is 8 megapixels of resolution and comes with a better focal aperture than the front one, f / 2.0. Both the main and front cameras manage to record videos in Full HD resolution.

The rear camera of the Huawei P10 Lite has 12 megapixels

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 integrates a 16 megapixel main camera with f / 1.9 aperture, autofocus and LED flash. The equipment is capable of recording videos with Full HD resolution. It is in the selfie camera where this model really stands out. The phone features the same 16-megapixel sensor and f / 1.9 aperture on the front as the one on the front. In our in-depth test we found that the camera performs at a good level, although an LED flash is missing for selfies. For the rest, we are not lying if we say that it is one of the most powerful front cameras of the moment.

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has the best camera for selfies on the market

Processor, memory and operating system

Regarding the power we can say that the two terminals behave in a similar way. The Huawei P10 Lite is powered by an in-house processor, an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 658. Four of them running at 2.1 GHz and the other four running at 1.7 GHz. This chip is also accompanied by a 4 GB RAM memory and a 32 GB storage capacity (expandable by using microSD cards). It is certainly a powerful and fast mid-range. It will allow us without problems to use several processes or applications at the same time.

The Huawei P10 Lite will be available in a nice blue color

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has an eight-core processor inside it working at a maximum speed of 1.9 GHz per core. This chip is accompanied by a 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. As in the case of the Huawei P10 Lite, this capacity can be expanded through a microSD card. It should be noted in its favor, that this set achieved 3,967 points in the Geekbench test.

Comparative sheet

	Huawei P10 Lite	Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
screen	5.2 inches FullHD (424dpi)	5.2, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (424 dpi)
Main chamber	12 megapixels, Æ '/ 2.2, LED flash	16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video
Camera for selfies	8 megapixels	16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video
Internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Extension	microSD up to 256GB	microSD up to 256GB
Processor and RAM	HiSilicon Kirin 658 Octa-core (4 x 2.1 GHz and 4 x 1.7 GHz, 4 GB	Octa-core 1.9GHz processor per core, 3GB RAM
Drums	3,100 mAh with fast charge	3,000 mAh with fast charge
Operating system	Android 7.0 Nougat / EMUI 5.1	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Connections	BT 4.2, GPS, WiFi, NFC, microUSB	BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n / ac
SIM	nanoSIM	nanoSIM
Design	Metal	Metal frames and glass back, Fingerprint reader, Colors: Black / Gold / Blue / Pink
Dimensions	146.5 x 72 x 7.2 millimeters and 146 grams	146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 millimeters (159 grams)
Featured Features	fingerprint reader	IP68 protection, Always On Display
Release date	February 1, 2017	Available
Price	350 euros	360 euros

Regarding the operating system, in the comparison of the Huawei P10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A 5 2017 we can say that the former comes out somewhat better. This model is governed as standard by Android 7, the latest version of Google's mobile platform. This is a more modern version of the system. For example, one of its main advantages is that it has a new multi-window mode that will allow us to use two applications at the same time from the same screen. The Galaxy A5 2017 is governed by Android 6.0 Marshamallow.

Autonomy and connectivity

Neither model disappoints when it comes to autonomy. The Huawei P10 Lite has a 3,100 mAh battery, a little larger than the Galaxy A5 2017. Samsung's device has a 3,000 mAh battery. Its battery achieved 10,765 points in the AnTuTu test, a figure that is very close to devices with 4,000 milliamps, as is the case with the Huawei Mate 8.

Both phones will give us a correct usage time as long as we don't work with heavy applications or download games with superior graphics. In addition, both have fast charging, something very useful when we want to leave in a hurry.

The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 got 10,765 points in the AnTuTu test

Regarding connectivity, both the Huawei and Samsung terminals offer support for high-speed 4G networks, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC or 802.11ac WiFi. It is clear that we will not have any problem connecting both at home and when we go out of it.

Conclusions and price

To conclude we can underline that although the Huawei P10 Lite is a somewhat more modern equipment, it has not influenced at all so that it cannot be compared with the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, with a little more time on the market. The latter surpasses it in the photographic section or in small additional details, as is the case with water resistance. It will depend a lot on the user which one to choose at the time of purchase. But, both will perform, they have a nice metal design and a fairly good quality despite being positioned in the mid-range. The Huawei P10 Lite will soon hit the market at a price of 350 euros. The Galaxy A5 2017 can currently be purchased for around 360 euros.