Huawei Ascend G740 vs Huawei P9 lite mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei Ascend G740
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Huawei P9 lite mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P9 lite mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei P9 lite mini
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei P9 lite mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 294 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 69.1 | 67.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 308 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 5.1 |
| OS Version | 4.1.2 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2400 | 3020 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 139.5 | 143.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 145 |
| Width (mm) | 71.5 | 71 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, October. Released 2013, November | 2017, August. Released 2017, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 20 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei Ascend G740 | Huawei P9 lite mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei Ascend G740 and Huawei P9 lite mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P9 lite mini packs a 3020 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei P9 lite mini reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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