Today in our specs comparison, we will be checking out two devices: one from the Honor line and one from the popular Nova series. Will it be the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Nova 2 Lite to win the crown? Let’s start!
Honor 9 Lite is a line of smartphones from Huawei but with a different main audience. It has a 5.65-inch 18:9 IPS display with 2160 x 1080 resolution, a Kirin 659 processor, a 3GB RAM, a 32GB internal storage, a 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras, a 13MP + 2MP front cameras, and a 3,000mAh battery.
Huawei Nova 2 Lite is basically the lite version of the popular Nova 2i. It has a 5.99-inch 18:9 IPS display with 1440 x 720 resolution, Snapdragon 430 processor, a 3GB RAM, a 32GB internal storage, a 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras, an 8MP front camera, and a 3,000mAh battery.
Here are their detailed specs:
| Honor 9 Lite | Huawei Nova 2 Lite |
|---|---|
| 5.65-inch 18:9 IPS display @ 2160 x 1080, 428ppi | 5.99-inch 18:9 IPS display @1440 x 720, 269ppi |
| 2.5D Curved glass | 2.5D Curved glass |
| HiSilicon Kirin 659 2.36GHz octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core |
| Mali-T830 MP2 | Adreno 505 |
| 3GB RAM | 3GB RAM |
| 32GB internal storage | 32GB internal storage |
| expandable up to 256GB | expandable up to 256GB (dedicated slot) |
| 13MP + 2MP rear camera w/ LED flash | 13MP + 2MP rear cameras w/ LED flash |
| 13MP + 2MP front camera | 8MP 77-degree field of view front camera w/ soft light LED flash |
| Dual-SIM (Hybrid) | Dual-SIM |
| 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| WiFi 802.11 b/g/n | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| micro USB | micro USB |
| GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |
| Face Unlock | Face Unlock |
| EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo) | EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo) |
| 3,000mAh battery | 3,000mAh battery |
| 151 × 71.9 × 7.60 mm | 158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm |
| 149 g | 155 g |
| Sapphire Blue, Glacier Gray | Blue, Black, Gold |
Here are the advantages of each smartphone:
Honor 9 Lite
+ Higher screen resolution
+ Higher pixel density
+ Better performing CPU
+ Better performing GPU
+ Higher front camera resolution
Huawei Nova 2 Lite
+ Larger screen size
+ Dedicated microSD card slot
+ Wider-angle front camera lens
The Nova 2 Lite has a larger screen size but that’s just about it. In terms of viewing experience, we normally prioritize the size but in this case, the Honor 9 Lite has a higher resolution with a better pixel density. If users aim to watch videos with a better quality, go with the latter since their eyes will be much more comfortable with it.
The Honor 9 Lite carries the signature Kirin 659 processor that are mostly equipped on Huawei’s midrange smartphones. The Nova 2 Lite, in this case, has Snapdragon 430 which can be considered entry-level. Based on the previous data that we have, users who want a smoother experience with their smartphones should pick the Kirin 659.
The Honor 9 Lite has a quad-camera setup while the Nova 2 Lite has dual rear and single front cameras. There’s not much to say except for the latter having a wider area of shoot coverage than the former.
Both smartphones’ battery capacities are the same so, we expect a close performance with each other. Unfortunately, they do not have fast charging capabilities so either of them could be the user’s choice.
For overall performance, the belt goes to Honor 9 Lite since it gives a better viewing experience and performance. The Nova 2 Lite has a larger screen size and a dedicated microSD card slot which is essential for some users.
The Honor 9 Lite is priced at Php7,990 Php10,500 (see price listing here) while the Huawei Nova 2 Lite is priced at Php9,990 and is available nationwide. What do you guys think? Let us know your pick in the comments section below.
Kindly update the price of Honor 9 Lite to 7,999 (via Honor official store in Lazada or Shopee). I got one from Lazada and it even included a free unbranded backpack. The phone was legit and well packaged along with stated peripherals.
This should make the decision to buy either Honor 9 Lite or Nova 2 Lite less difficult.
Honor 9 Lite added on my wishlist. It just stirred up my chest to see these specs and it really is a fantastic creation. I’m gonna save up for at least couples of months for this.