Huawei P Smart+ vs Huawei Y9 (2019)

The Huawei P Smart+ (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. Both devices score the same overall rating of 29/100. Key differences: the Huawei Y9 (2019) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3340); the Huawei P Smart+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 29/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P Smart+
Performance 26
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 82
Value for money
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Performance 26
Display 57
Camera 13
Battery 22
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Huawei P Smart+ better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 173g

  • Better camera (17/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (82/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3340 mAh

  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019) received the same MobileRank rating — 29/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P Smart+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).

Huawei P Smart+: The Huawei P Smart+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Y9 (2019): The Huawei Y9 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P Smart+ Huawei Y9 (2019)
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Hisilicon Kirin 710
AnTuTu 336905 336905
Geekbench Single 362 362
Geekbench Multi 1222 1222
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 3340 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
Main camera 16 MP 16 MP
Front camera 24 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2
NFC yes no
Dimensions 150.1×72.1×7.5 mm 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 169 g 173 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei P Smart+
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 24MP
17
camera
Huawei Y9 (2019)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P Smart+
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Huawei Y9 (2019)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P Smart+
  • 3340 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Huawei Y9 (2019)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P Smart+ and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P Smart+ Hisilicon Kirin 710
29/100
336905 AnTuTu
Huawei Y9 (2019) 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 P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (17/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P Smart+ is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P Smart+ or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?

Both devices scored 29/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Y9 (2019).

What is the rating of the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?

The Huawei P Smart+ has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.

Should you choose the Huawei P Smart+ over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?

The Huawei P Smart+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Y9 (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.