Huawei P8 vs Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei P8
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Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei P8
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Huawei P8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 424 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 71.4 | 69.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T628 MP4 | Mali-T830MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 930 / Kirin 935 (28 nm) | Kirin 655 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 3.1 | EMUI 9 |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 12 MP |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 26mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2680 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 144.9 | 147.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 147 |
| Width (mm) | 72.1 | 72.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, April. Released 2015, April | 2017, January. Released 2017, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - UL00 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - UL00 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei P8 | Huawei P8 Lite (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei P8 and Huawei P8 Lite (2017) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei P8 Lite (2017) packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Huawei P8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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