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Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB) vs Huawei Nova Plus (L02)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 Lite vs Huawei Nova Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova Plus X Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB) 01Point
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Huawei Nova Plus (L02) Compare Huawei Mate 9 Lite X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Plus (L02)

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Mate 9 Lite (32GB)} 1 Advantage Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB) vs Nova Plus (L02)} 13 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(back) 16MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
ModelMate 9 Lite (32GB)Nova Plus (L02)
Other model namesHuawei GR5 2017 BLL-L21, Huawei BrooklynHuawei nova Plus MLA-L02 32GB, Huawei Milan
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date11/1/201610/1/2016
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
• Metal body
• Emotion UI 4.1
• 2.5D glass screen
• LED notification
• DTS audio
• Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
• Emotion 4.1 UI
• 450 nits screen brightness
• DTS sound
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 9 Lite (32GB)Huawei Nova Plus (L02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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