The Huawei P9 Lite is one of Huawei’s most successful mid-range smartphones, released in May 2016 as a lighter variant of the flagship P9. It retains a premium design, strong performance, and an excellent camera system while maintaining affordability. With its sleek aluminum frame and 5.2-inch Full HD display, the device quickly became a fan favorite worldwide.
Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 4.1, the Huawei P9 Lite delivers a smooth user experience with balanced hardware and optimized software. Its Kirin 650 processor, 3GB RAM, and durable battery make it a reliable daily driver for users who value quality and endurance in a compact design.
Huawei P9 Lite Full Phone Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced April 2016; Released May 15, 2016 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 mm, 147 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Display Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm² (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 650 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830MP2 |
| Memory Options | 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Main Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1″, 1.12µm, AF |
| Main Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes, 3.5mm jack: Yes, 24-bit/192kHz audio |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 A2DP LE, GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (L31, L21 only) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Colors | Black, White, Gold |
| Models | VNS-L31, VNS-L21, VNS-L22, VNS-L23, VNS-L53, VNS-AL00, VNS-L62, VNS-L52, VNS-DL00, VNS-TL00, DIG-L22 |
| Price | About 210 EUR |
