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.

The Huawei nova 4e edges out the Huawei P Smart+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4e
Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 27
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money
Huawei P Smart+
Performance 26
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
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).

Huawei nova 4e: The Huawei nova 4e is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei P Smart+: The Huawei P Smart+ is a better fit for everyday use.
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
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4e
  • Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
27
camera
Huawei P Smart+
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4e
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2312
  • Refresh rate: —
59
display
Huawei P Smart+
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4e
  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Huawei P Smart+
  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 4e and Huawei P Smart+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 4e Hisilicon Kirin 710
32/100
336905 AnTuTu
Huawei P Smart+ Hisilicon Kirin 710
29/100
336905 AnTuTu

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+?

The Huawei nova 4e is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P Smart+ is a better fit for everyday use.