Huawei P30 lite New Edition vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads — 35/100 vs 29/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y9 (2019) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 48 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei P30 lite New Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei P30 lite New Edition is noticeably lighter (152g vs 173g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei P30 lite New Edition better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 152g vs 173g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (59/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3340 mAh
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 lite New Edition vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei P30 lite New Edition scores 6 points higher (35/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (90/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 lite New Edition | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2312 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2312
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 lite New Edition and Huawei Y9 (2019), 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 P30 lite New Edition and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (39/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (90/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 lite New Edition or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition edges out the Huawei Y9 (2019) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 lite New Edition and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 lite New Edition or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads on camera score (39/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 lite New Edition over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (39/100 vs 13/100).