Huawei P9 Lite (L23) vs CAT B15

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P9 Lite vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2018 8:51 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 4:52 PM

Compare CAT B15 X Huawei P9 Lite (L23) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points CAT B15 Compare Huawei P9 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P9 Lite (L23)

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26 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	vs	4 Advantages CAT B15
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)100% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.2"30% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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Model	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
Other model names	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L23 (3GB RAM), Huawei Venus	Caterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, Paraguay, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	CAT
Release date	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016	3/1/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)	69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	Emotion UI 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)	PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Latin America model: UMTS 850/1900 Europe/Africa model: UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 (L23)	CAT B15
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 (L23)	CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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 (L23)	CAT B15
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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 (L23)	CAT B15
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot • Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m • IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min • MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)	CAT B15
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