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Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB) vs Huawei P9 Lite (L31)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 10 Pro vs Huawei P9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P9 Lite X Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB) 29Points
6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Huawei P9 Lite (L31) Compare Huawei Mate 10 Pro X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)

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Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)} 29 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB) vs P9 Lite (L31)} 7 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (115GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP149%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.9" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)25%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+22.5W125%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)21%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
402 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) 8MP
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
ModelMate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-L09 Single-Sim 6GB RAM, Huawei BlancHuawei P9 Lite VNS-L31 (3GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region availableSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaAustraliaChileUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)JapanTaiwan(Global, International)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Chile, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Japan, Taiwan, (Global, International)
(Europe)South AfricaAlgeriaChinaPhilippinesHong KongIndonesiaMalaysiaMoroccoSingaporeThailandVietnam
(Europe), South Africa, Algeria, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date11/17/20175/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 154.2 millimeters (2.93 x 6.07 in)72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredEmotion UI 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP12 850MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1242 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixel1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, Brown, Pink, Blue
โ€ข EMUI 8.0
โ€ข Leica optics camera
โ€ข HDR10 18:9 display
โ€ข 32-bit/384kHz audio
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 10 Pro (L09 128GB)Huawei P9 Lite (L31)
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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