Huawei P9 Lite (L21) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P9 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A 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 Xiaomi Redmi 5A X Huawei P9 Lite (L21) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) Compare Huawei P9 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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11 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	vs	2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB (12GB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)7% Lighter
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer

34 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Other model names	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L21 (2GB RAM), Huawei Venus	红米5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B
Country or region available	(Europe), United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Russia	China
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016	10/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 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)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	Emotion UI 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
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 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue • Aluminum body • MIUI 8.5
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)	Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB)
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