Huawei Honor 7i vs Huawei P9 vs LG Nexus 5X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor 7i vs Huawei P9 vs LG Nexus 5X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor 7iHuawei Honor 7iChina · 3GB · 16GB · UL06
Huawei P9Huawei P9China · 3GB · 32GB · DL00
LG Nexus 5XLG Nexus 5XGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Honor 7i
Huawei Honor 7i
China · 3GB · 16GB · UL06
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Huawei P9
Huawei P9
China · 3GB · 32GB · DL00
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LG Nexus 5X
LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
8.3
65 reviews
8.2
117 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor 7i vs Huawei P9 vs LG Nexus 5X

Specs Huawei Honor 7i prices Huawei Honor 7i
China · 3GB · 16GB · UL06 		Huawei P9 prices Huawei P9
China · 3GB · 32GB · DL00 		stores to buy LG Nexus 5X LG Nexus 5X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 74% useful 72% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.2 mm
141.6 mm
7.8 mm 		70.9 mm
145.0 mm
6.9 mm 		72.6 mm
147.0 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 160 g 144 g 136 g
Micro SnapD. 616
Octa-Core 		Kirin 955
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 32.918
v5 		128.613
v7 		82.659
v7
Battery 3090 mAh 3000 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX286
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX377 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF -- · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei LG
Aliases ATH-AL00, ATH-CL00, ATH-TL00, ATH-UL00, Shot X, ATH-UL06 -- Google Nexus 5X, LG-H790, H790, LG-H791, H791

Release Date
Release date August 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale
Market China China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor 7i
Huawei P9
LG Nexus 5X
Huawei Honor 7i
Huawei P9
LG Nexus 5X
Size
71.2 mm • 141.6 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.9 mm • 145.0 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.6 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 144 g 136 g
Usable surface 74 % 72 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate
Resistance - - -
Colors
White

Blue
Silver
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.9
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.7
8.0
Is it comfortable?
--
8.9
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
7.7
7.7
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8952 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 955 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 418

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
32.918
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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128.613
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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82.659
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.8
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.2
8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.7
7.8
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX286 Sony IMX377 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type
--

--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Main camera for Selfies
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Main camera for Selfies
Use the main camera for selfies, depending on the model: using a turning mechanism, the rear screen ...

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.1
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
--
7.5
8.0
Quality of selfies
--
8.3
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.5
8.4
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Full Active Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- -- 0.607 W/Kg on head
0.397 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- 1.250 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • OTA sync
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.7
8.6
Quality of the GPS
--
8.1
8.7
And the WiFi?
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8.7
8.8
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3090 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) No No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 15%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 84%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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65 reviews
117 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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