Huawei Mate 9 Lite – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Huawei Mate 9 Lite
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.0 (2 reviews)

Added: 12.06.16 | Updated: 02.05.20

Model: Mate 9 Lite
Brand: Huawei
Rating: 3.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 180 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2016
Dimensions: 150.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight: 162 g
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16 nm)
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: LTPS IPS LCD 5.5 inches
Battery: 3340 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Huawei Mate 9 Lite
Other names	Also known as Huawei Mate 9 Lite, Huawei GR5 2017
Launch date	2016, October

Price

First price	180 EUR

Design

Height	5.94 in (150.9 mm)
Width	3 in ( 76.2 mm)
Depth	0.32 in ( 8.2 mm)
Weight	5.71 oz (162 grams)
Build materials	Aluminum body
Water resistant
Colors	Gray, Gold, Silver
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	LTPS IPS LCD
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	82.6 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	403 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	71.8%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	- Mali-T830MP2

Memory

Internal Memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat); EMUI 5
User Interface	EMUI 5

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-12 MP, 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, PDAF -2 MP, depth sensor
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600)
SIM Card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	3340 mAh
Type	Non-removable
Endurance
Standby - Up to 650 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 23 h (3G)
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-DTS sound -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Huawei Mate 9 Lite AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite scores 57123 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	57123 (Position 643 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
637. ZTE Blade V9	57265
638. Vernee V2	57243
639. LG Nexus 5	57240
640. Haier L8	57232
641. Samsung Galaxy J8	57202
642. Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML	57145
643. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	57123
644. China Mobile N5	57009
645. HiSense H12	57006
646. Motorola Moto G5S	56932
647. Sony Xperia M5	56874
648. Huawei Y5 (2019)	56832
649. Huawei Y560	56732

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	168 (Position 1493 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	766 (Position 1495 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	814 (Position 449 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3336 (Position 386 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2678

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1487. Huawei nova plus	170
1488. Huawei Y6 (2019)	169
1489. Xiaomi Mi A1	169
1490. Xiaomi Mi A1 (5X)	169
1491. Lenovo P2	169
1492. Honor 5c	169
1493. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	168
1494. Samsung Galaxy F04	167
1495. vivo Y01	167
1496. Oppo A54s	167
1497. HTC Desire 19+	167
1498. vivo X9	167
1499. Samsung Galaxy C7	167

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1489. Vernee Apollo Lite	778
1490. Realme C30	776
1491. Honor X6	773
1492. Meizu Pro 6 Plus	772
1493. Meizu M6s	771
1494. Xiaomi Mi Max	770
1495. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	766
1496. Infinix Hot 11 Play	762
1497. Lenovo ZUK Z2	762
1498. HTC 10	762
1499. Honor 5c	759
1500. Xiaomi Mi Mix	757
1501. Tecno Spark 7	754

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
443. Meizu m3 Max	821
444. Motorola Moto E6 Plus	820
445. Motorola Moto E6	820
446. Xiaomi Redmi 6A	817
447. Meizu MX5	817
448. Huawei P8 Lite 2017	815
449. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	814
450. Honor 6x (2016)	811
451. Tecno Phantom 9	803
452. HTC One M9+	801
453. Oppo A77	800
454. Meizu MX4	797
455. Huawei P9 lite	796

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
380. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)	3367
381. Huawei P10 Lite	3360
382. Huawei P9 lite	3360
383. Cubot X20	3359
384. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra	3351
385. Meizu m3 Max	3349
386. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	3336
387. Honor 6x (2016)	3335
388. vivo X7	3329
389. Sony Xperia M5 Dual	3327
390. Samsung Galaxy J7	3327
391. TCL 30E	3326
392. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)	3326

Compared to its rivals: the Xiaomi Redmi 9 scores 268890 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Huawei. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite Specs

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite is a mobile device that was released in October 2016, boasting a hybrid dual SIM setup accommodating Nano-SIM cards with dual stand-by functionality. Encased in an aluminum body, it comes in three colors: Gray, Gold, and Silver. The phone features a 5.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a crisp and clear display at a pixel density of 403 ppi. The screen's 16:9 aspect ratio provides a standard viewing experience, while the touch interface enables easy navigation.

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Huawei Mate 9 Lite Release Date

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite was officially announced and released on October, 2016. It is available in Gray, Gold, Silver.

Huawei Mate 9 Lite Price

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite starts at 180 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64 GB	180 EUR
4 GB RAM 32 GB	180 EUR
3 GB RAM	180 EUR

A 6GB version of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite is not officially available — 3GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei Mate 9 Lite cost?

The price of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 180 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Huawei Mate 9 Lite come out?

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite was released on October, 2016.

What is the size and weight of Huawei Mate 9 Lite ?

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite has dimensions of Height: 150.9 mm Width: 76.2 mm Thickness: 8.2 mm and weighs approximately 162 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Huawei Mate 9 Lite?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 403 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Huawei Mate 9 Lite have?

Device comes with chipset HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53). Huawei Mate 9 Lite is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, 1/2.9'', 1.25µm, PDAF 2 MP, depth sensor and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP and features like

What colors does the Huawei Mate 9 Lite come in?

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite is available in the following colors: Gray, Gold, Silver.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Huawei Mate 9 Lite?

The Huawei Mate 9 Lite scores 57123 points in AnTuTu 7.