Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs Huawei P9 Lite (L21)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Huawei P9 Lite 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 P9 Lite X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Huawei P9 Lite (L21) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	vs	21 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)197% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)26% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
316 PPI	vs	+424 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.65"	vs	+5.2"12% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Other model names	Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L21 (2GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Russia
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L21)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered