Huawei announced the launch of the Mate 9 Lite smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Mate 9 Lite phone with 5.5 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 655 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei Mate 9 Lite comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).
Huawei Mate 9 Lite specifications
Brand | Huawei |
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Name | Mate 9 Lite |
Model | MATE9L |
Release date | 2016 |
Body
The weight of Huawei Mate 9 Lite is about 5.71 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.94 x 3 x 0.32 inches).
Weight | 5.71 oz |
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Dimensions | 5.94 x 3 x 0.32 inches |
Colors | gold, gray, silver |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Huawei Mate 9 Lite comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
OS version | Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
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SoC | HiSilicon Kirin 655 |
CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
Display
The size of Mate 9 Lite screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Huawei Mate 9 Lite with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.
Display type | IPS |
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Screen size | 5.5 inches |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 px |
Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei Mate 9 Lite (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
RAM | 3 GB |
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Internal storage | 32 GB |
Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Mate 9 Lite is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
Selfie camera | 8 MP |
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Main camera | 12 MP, 3968 x 2976 px, autofocus |
Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei Mate 9 Lite supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Mate 9 Lite phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP |
GPS | A-GPS |
NFC | no |
FM radio | yes |
USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Mate 9 Lite isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
Type | Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable |
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Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Mate 9 Lite phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Mate 9 Lite phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Mate 9 Lite phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.
Sensors | accelerometer, compass, fingerprint, hall, light, proximity |
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Specials | Dual SIM, Fast charging, EMUI 4.1 |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Mate 9 Lite, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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