Huawei P9 Lite (L21) vs Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P9 Lite vs Huawei Ascend P7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2018 8:06 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 4:52 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend P7 X Huawei P9 Lite (L21) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Ascend P7 (L09) Compare Huawei P9 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P9 Lite (L21)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)19% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)15% Thinner
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

33 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Ascend P7 (L09)
Other model names	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L21 (2GB RAM), Huawei Venus	Huawei Ascend P7-L09, Huawei Ascend P7-L05, Huawei Sophia
Country or region available	(Europe), United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Russia	feature not registered
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016	7/1/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)	68.8 x 139.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.5 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	Emotion UI 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)	32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910T Hi6620
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)	ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE 1800/2100 (B1/B3), TD-LTE 2600 (B41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	422 hours (17.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold	• Colors: Black, White • Huawei Emotion UI 2.3 • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby Digital Plus sound Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Huawei Ascend P7 (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered