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ZTE Axon mini 32GB and Huawei P9 lite 16GB review

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:26:19, Updated date: 2021-10-20 17:37:52

ZTE Axon mini 32GBHuawei P9 lite 16GB
ZTE Axon mini 32GBHuawei P9 lite 16GB

Which do we recommend after comparing the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"? We evaluated the differences between the two models. This article is recommended for those who are trying to choose between the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB".

ZTE Axon mini 32GBHuawei P9 lite 16GB
ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

General rating:
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66/100
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63/100
Screen qualityrating-image3.7
74/100
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74/100
Performancerating-image3.4
68/100
rating-image3.9
77/100
Storage sizerating-image3.9
78/100
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70/100
Batteryrating-image4.2
83/100
rating-image4.5
90/100
Rear-camera resolutionrating-image3.6
72/100
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72/100
Front-camera resolutionrating-image4.0
80/100
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80/100

What is the difference between the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"? See a detailed comparison of ease of use and performance

Comparison of weight and size of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

The design of ZTE Axon mini 32GB

The "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" is 143.5mm long, 70.0mm wide, and 7.9mm thick. It weighs 140.0g.

The design of Huawei P9 lite 16GB

The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" is 146.8mm long, 72.6mm wide, and 7.5mm thick. It weighs 147.0g.

Which is the better design to use?

In comparison, the size difference is 3.3mm in length, 2.5mm in width, and 0.4mm in thickness. Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" are equally easy to use with one hand. Hiragana flick input is basically just as easy to use with "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" are basically equally portable and easy to handle.

The difference in weight is 7g. "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" weighs less than "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" and is easier to handle.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Ease of holding it in one hand71/10070/100
How much it does not feel heavy to hold in one hand61/10055/100
Ease of carrying around64/10063/100

Compare the display of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

Display of the ZTE Axon mini 32GB

The "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" uses a Super AMOLED liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 1920, and the pixel density is 423ppi. The "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" has a 5.2inch screen size.

Display of the Huawei P9 lite 16GB

The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" uses a IPS LCD liquid crystal. The resolution is 1080 x 1920, and the pixel density is 423ppi. The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has a 5.2inch screen size.

Which has a better screen?

When actually viewing the two phones' onscreen displays, it is obvious that they are roughly the same size. For doing internet research using systems such as SNS, there is not much difference between the two phones. Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose. The gaming screens of these two phones are roughly the same size. Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

There is very little difference in the clarity of the displays of "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" when used for research, gaming, or other similar purposes. When using the smartphone as a VR, the screen is generally held much closer to the face than when using the smartphone for other purposes, and so the clarity of the screen becomes a rather important factor. When you compare how easy it is to see the VR on the two phones, it is pretty much the same. Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

How suited is the screen for usual usage?70/10070/100
How suited is the screen to play games on?70/10070/100

Compare the camera performances of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

Camera performance of ZTE Axon mini 32GB

The main camera of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" has 13.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP.

Camera performance of Huawei P9 lite 16GB

The main camera of the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has 13.0MP. The front camera has 8.0MP.

Which camera performance is better?

There is very little difference in the performance (or pixel count) of "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" when shooting distant objects or Instagrammable landscapes. Also, when using the rear camera to snap close shots of photogenic sweets or meals, there is very little difference between the pixel counts of the two phones. Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

When shooting objects or people with the front phone camera from a short distance, such as taking a selfie with a selfie-stick, there is very little difference between the pixel counts of the two phones, even when it comes to the scenery in the background of such photographs. There is not much difference between the pixel counts of "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" when it comes to taking close-up photographs such as selfies or profile pics with the front phone camera.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Is is suited to taking far away objects with the rear camera?72/10072/100
Is it suited for taking close objects with the built-in camera?80/10080/100

Comparison of the processing capabilities of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

The processing capability of the ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 SoC. The CPU performance is 1.5GHz+1.2GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB.

The processing capability of the Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Performance is defined by the chipset, and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" uses the HiSilicon Kirin 650 SoC. The CPU performance is 2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(8.0-cores). The memory capacity is 3.0GB.

Which has the better processing capability?

"Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has a slightly better CPU performance and better specs overall. There is very little difference in memory capacity. Both phones are similarly efficient as multitasking tools.

For using fundamental features such as calls, emails, messages and using SNS, I am more inclined to recommend the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". Users looking for a phone to meet their web browsing and video playing needs, with the occasional game every now and then, should definitely go for the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

For playing 2D and simpler 3D games, "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" is more suitable as the games are less likely to stall. Complex, full-fledged 3D games definitely run better on the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" than the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB".

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Review on the CPU capbility and memory capacity when using Social Networks or the Internet79/10085/100
Review on the CPU speed and the memory capacity while playing 3D games54/10068/100

Comparison of the battery life of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

Battery performance of ZTE Axon mini 32GB

The "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" has a battery capacity of 2800.0mAh.

Battery performance of Huawei P9 lite 16GB

The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has a battery capacity of 3000.0mAh.

Which battery perfomances is better?

This makes a difference in battery capacity of 200mAh, but it is not enough to only compare the capacity. With a high-performance CPU, the battery drains faster, and a larger screen also uses more battery.

If you only use it to make phone calls or checking the time there is no large difference between them. For people who tend to use their phone for looking up things on the internet, checking up on social media, or playing the occasional game, I recommend the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" over the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB". Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

The battery life of the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" is well equipped to handle long hours of gaming, video playback, and other kinds of frequent daily use. The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has the necessary specs for this kind of purpose.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using Social Networks and the Internet83/10090/100
Review on the battery life of a phone mainly using mainly games and videos67/10079/100

Compare the storage capacity of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

The storage capacity of the ZTE Axon mini 32GB

The "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" has 32.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 256.0GB can be used.

The storage capacity of the Huawei P9 lite 16GB

The "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has 16.0GB of internal memory. It is also compatible with SD cards, so when there is insufficient storage space, then a SD card can be used to add more storage. A SD with a maximum of 256.0GB can be used.

Which has the easier storage to use?

The difference in internal memory is about 16GB. "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" is recommended if you are using your phone mainly for downloading games and using apps such as social media. Avid gamers should look to the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" for fulfilling their storage needs, as the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" unfortunately falls behind here.

When the storage added with a SD card is included, then the difference is about 16GB. Because the speed of loading from or saving to the SD card is slow, it is suited for saving pictures or videos. If you want to save long videos or save lots of photos, it does not make much difference whether you choose "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" or "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". Both the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" can be easily used for this kind of purpose.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Review on the storage capacity when playing many games78/10070/100
Review on when you store many pictures and videos90/10090/100

Which to buy, the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" or "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"

At the end of the day which is better, the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" or "Huawei P9 lite 16GB"?

When it comes to being easy to handle and carry around, there is hardly any difference between "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". If choosing based on screen size, there is hardly any difference between "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" is better for users who prefer better functionality and specs. Because both have advantages and disadvantages, I think that it is best to stick to the most important points that you want to emphasize.

ZTE Axon mini 32GB

Huawei P9 lite 16GB

Handling66/10063/100
Display74/10074/100
CPU specs68/10077/100
General rating72/10072/100

Is it recommended to buy the ZTE Axon mini 32GB, compared with other smartphones?

Compared to other smart phones, the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. In addition, its processing capabilities are of a slightly higher specification compared to the average smart phone, and can be said to be more than adequate for normal use. However, its performance may feel slightly inadequate when playing 3D games and such. Looking at the overall specifications, the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" is a middle-range to high-end smart phone.

Is it recommended to buy the Huawei P9 lite 16GB, compared with other smartphones?

Compared to other smart phones, the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" has a size that is easy to hold, and looks compact. It can be easily operated with one hand. The screen size is larger than that of standard smartphones. It is suited for typing long texts and so can be used to read or edit office texts. In addition, its processing capabilities are of a slightly higher specification compared to the average smart phone, and can be said to be more than adequate for normal use. However, its performance may feel slightly inadequate when playing 3D games and such. Looking at the overall specifications, the "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" is a middle-range to high-end smart phone.

What are the spec differences between the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB" ?

A summary of the technical specifications of the "ZTE Axon mini 32GB" and "Huawei P9 lite 16GB". Functions and performance variations on the same model will be highlighted in red.

ZTE Axon mini 32GBHuawei P9 lite 16GB
ZTE Axon mini 32GBHuawei P9 lite 16GB
ColorGold/Chromium Silver/Rose GoldBlack/White/Gold
OSAndroidAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)70.0mm x 143.5mm x 7.9mm72.6mm x 146.8mm x 7.5mm
Weight140.0g147.0g
Display size5.2inch5.2inch
Display typeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)1080 x 19201080 x 1920
Pixel density423ppi423ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh3000.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616HiSilicon Kirin 650
CPU specs1.5GHz+1.2GHz×8(8.0-cores)2.0GHz+1.7GHz×8(8.0-cores)
RAM size3.0GB3.0GB
Storage size32.0GB16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP13.0MP
Front-camera resolution8.0MP8.0MP

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