Huawei nova 4e vs Huawei P Smart+
The Huawei nova 4e (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei P Smart+ (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 4e leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 24 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei P Smart+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4e
Huawei P Smart+
What makes Huawei nova 4e better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 24MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 159g vs 169g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei P Smart+ better?
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 4e vs the Huawei P Smart+, the Huawei nova 4e scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4e leads (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 4e and the Huawei P Smart+ are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4e is a bit better (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei nova 4e are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 4e | Huawei P Smart+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2312 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | 150.1×72.1×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4e
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P Smart+
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4e
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2312
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P Smart+
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4e
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P Smart+
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 4e and Huawei P Smart+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 4e and the Huawei P Smart+ are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4e is a bit better (27/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei nova 4e are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4e is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 4e or the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei nova 4e edges out the Huawei P Smart+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4e and the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei nova 4e has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Huawei P Smart+ — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4e or the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei nova 4e leads on camera score (27/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 4e over the Huawei P Smart+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei nova 4e (27/100 vs 17/100).