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Huawei P9 Lite vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: which is right for you?

By Ingrid Wilhelmina 2018-03-16 1515 3

Huawei P9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X are the most popular representiaves of the two smartphone tycoons from China - Huawei and Xiaomi. But you might ask, "Which will I get? Huawei P9 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X?" In this comparison post, we have a close look at the two smartphones with their own strong suits.

There are many differences and similarities between Huawei P9 Lite (priced at $159.99) and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (slightly more expensive at $169.99). Let's find out which one is right for you?

At first, here comes the overview of the two flagship smartphones - Huawei P9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X.

Model	Huawei P9 Lite	Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
CPU	Kirin 650 Octa Core 2.0GHz	Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 2.0GHz
GPU	Mali-T830MP2	Adreno 506
Display resolution	1920 x 1080P FHD	1920 x 1080P FHD
Display size	5.2 inch	5.5 inch
RAM	3GB	3GB
Storage	16GB	32GB
OS	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)	MIUI 9
SIM card	Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual SIM Dual Standby
Bluetooth version	Bluetooth V4.0	Bluetooth V4.2
Front camera	8.0MP	5.0MP, 1080P
Rear camera	13.0MP	13.0MP
Fingerprint sensor	rear-mounted	rear-mounted
Battery	Non-removable 3000mAh Li-Po battery	Non-removable 4100mAh Li-Po battery
Other sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Infrared, Fingerprint Sensor
Networks	4G, 3G, 2G	4G, 3G, 2G
Dimension	5.78 x 2.86 x 0.3 inches	5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 inches
Weight	143 g	171 g
Build	Aluminum frame, plastic back	Front glass, aluminum body
Price

As you can see, in this comparison chart between Huawei P9 Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X wins not only in size and performance.

Now here are the advantages of each smartphone:

Huawei P9 Lite

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

● Higher quality of front camera

● Lower Price

● More lightweight and compact

● Bigger screen display

● Bigger internal storage

● Larger Battery

● Better CPU in terms of battery efficiency and heavy usage

Except the front camera quality and the affordable price tag, everything is rather clear about who wins this match. Both phones features the same 1920 x 1080P display resolution, 13.0MP high quality rear camera, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and network type. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X wins in other aspects, it is equipped with a larger 5.5 inch screen, bigger phone storage of 32GB, while Huawei has only 16GB. Besides, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has larger battery capacity of 4100mAh and higher Bluetooth version V4.2.

Though both CPU has the same clock speed at 2.0GHz, a bit of difference still can be felt by real-time performance of the phones. However, if the user requires heavy usage of the phone, Snapdragon 625 is recommended due to a better battery efficiency.

Ultimately, the model you choose depends on the user's need. Not exactly the bigger is better. If you are searching for a compact smartphone for everyday use, then the Huawei P9 Lite does the job perfectly at a much lower price ($159.99). The Redmi Note 4X, on the other hand, will be a better choice for those who prefer large screen smartphone with enhanced multimedia capabilities. Additionally, Huawei P9 Lite is on FLASH SALE, dropping off $92.92, if you wanna get one, grab it as soon as possible since it is only 72 pieces left. First come, first served!