Huawei P8 Lite (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Huawei P8 Lite (2017) Top Specs

Release Date: 2017, January
Dimensions: 147.2 x 72.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight: 147 g
Screen: 5.2", IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 12 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 8 MP
Memory: 16 GB, 3 GB RAM
64 GB, 4 GB RAM - India
CPU:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Huawei P8 Lite (2017)
Release date	2017, January
Dimensions (HxWxD)	147.2 Х 72.9 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	147 g
Body build	Front/back glass, aluminum frame
Colors	Black, White, Gold, Blue (India)
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Approximate price	170 EUR

Screen
Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	69.5%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	12 MP, Single
Camera specs
-12 MP, AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP, f/2.0
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 7 (Nougat); EMUI 5
Chipset	- HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	- Mali-T830MP2
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 3 GB RAM 64 GB, 4 GB RAM - India
Antutu 7 score	56328
GeekBench 5 Single Core	171
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	831
GeekBench 4 Single Core	815
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3372
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2767
GeekBench 4 Battery	1499

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes (market dependent)
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass - Also known as Huawei P9 Lite (2017), Huawei Honor 8 Lite, Huawei Nova Lite, Huawei GR3 (2017)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Huawei P8 Lite (2017) cost?

The base approximate price of the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) was around 170 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

The official release date is 2017, January.

What is the weight of Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

The weight of the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is 147 g.

What is the screen size of Huawei P8 Lite (2017), how big is?

The screen size of the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is 5.2" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Huawei P8 Lite (2017), what are the sizes ?

The size of the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is 147.2 x 72.9 x 7.6 mm (HxWxD).

Does Huawei P8 Lite (2017) support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Huawei P8 Lite (2017) waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Huawei P8 Lite (2017) have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Huawei P8 Lite (2017) have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Huawei P8 Lite (2017) have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Huawei P8 Lite (2017) ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.