Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG V20: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG V20. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 9Huawei Mate 9Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
Huawei P9 PlusHuawei P9 PlusChina · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
LG V20LG V20SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
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Basics
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09
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Huawei P9 Plus
Huawei P9 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10
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LG V20
LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.3 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
42 reviews
8.6
11 reviews
7.5
37 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 9 vs Huawei P9 Plus vs LG V20

Specs Huawei Mate 9 price comparison Huawei Mate 9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · L09 		Huawei P9 Plus prices Huawei P9 Plus
China · 4GB · 64GB · AL10 		LG V20 prices LG V20
SE. Asia · 4GB · 64GB · H990DS
Inches 5.9" 5.5" 5.7"
Resolution FHD FHD QHD
Usable surface 77% useful 72% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 78.9 mm
156.9 mm
7.9 mm 		75.3 mm
152.3 mm
6.9 mm 		78.1 mm
159.7 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 189 g 162 g 173 g
Micro Kirin 960
Octa-Core 		Kirin 955
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 171.653
v7 		98.068
v6 		144.859
v7
Battery 4000 mAh 3400 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX298 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei LG
Aliases -- -- LG-F800K, F800K, LG-F800L, F800L, LG-F800S, F800S

Release Date
Release date November 2016,
7 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global China SE. Asia

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 9
Huawei P9 Plus
LG V20
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei P9 Plus
LG V20
Size
78.9 mm • 156.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 152.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.1 mm • 159.7 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 162 g 173 g
Usable surface 77 % 72 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - MIL-STD-810G
Colors
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown
Gold
Silver

Pink

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 5.5" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 373 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch 515 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 96% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Secondary IPS display - 2.1 in; 160 x 10

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.3
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.4
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.7
9.1
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
7.6
7.4
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 960 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 955 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.84 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G71 MP8 Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
171.653
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 11% of devices
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98.068
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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144.859
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
7.8
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
8.6
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
8.0
6.7
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.8"
2
Camera type

Black & white


Resolution
--
--
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
85
Mobile
87
Photo
82
Video
 --
85
Mobile
86
Photo
82
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
8.7
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
7.5
6.9
Quality of selfies
8.8
7.9
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.5
8.5
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Single Sim Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • 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
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 1.640 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body 		1.420 W/Kg on head
0.330 W/Kg on body 		0.824 W/Kg on head
0.892 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.600 W/Kg on body 		1.370 W/Kg on head
0.680 W/Kg on body 		1.050 W/Kg on head
0.571 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.0
8.1
Quality of the GPS
9.5
8.7
8.6
And the WiFi?
9.5
8.9
8.5
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3400 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 36%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 8%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0 (LG UX 5.0+)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 22%
    Never
  • 44%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 21%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
42 reviews
11 reviews
37 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable
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