Please welcome Huawei’s lightweight champion of the world, the P9lite. While the P9 is dominating the heavyweight division, the smaller, nimbler, but still extremely powerful brother, is getting noticed. So, is it worthy of main-event status? Let’s take a look to see how it stacks up.
P9lite
The Leica dual lens camera boasted by the P9 has pushed it straight to the top, but this simply cannot be replicated on the P9lite, but it’s still equipped with a 13 MP shooter that is more than enough for everyday snaps.
Despite this, the P9 lite is the complete package; it has the power, performance and the looks! There are a few flaws in its arsenal, but they aren’t too troubling.
The P9 lite is, without a doubt, a top-draw fighter that is guaranteed to keep rising in the ranks and is a fine choice for the smartphone fundi.
Key specs
- 5.2” IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 1080 X 1920 pixels
- 13 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash
- 8 MP, f/2.0 front-facing camera
- Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
- HiSilicon Kirin 650
- Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
- microSD SIM 2 Slot (expandable up to 256 GB)
- 3 GB RAM
- 16 GB built-in memory
- Bluetooth: 1, A2DP, LE
- microUSB v2.0
- Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
Pros: Sturdy metal frame build; less expensive than the P9; impressive camera; Full HD display; fantastic battery endurance; diverse camera app
Cons: No Leica dual lens camera; no quick-charge battery; camera isn’t great in low-light conditions; rear cover is made of plastic (polycarbonate); only 16 GB of built-in memory
Verdict: 9/10