Huawei P10 Lite
The Huawei P10 Lite is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 658 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm (5.77 x 2.83 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetKirin 658 (16 nm)
RAM3GB | 4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Kirin 658 (16 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, February. Released 2017, March
Also Known As
Versions: WAS-LX1/LX1A (EMEA); WAS-LX2 (Asia); WAS-LX3 (USA); WAS-L03T (Canada); WAS-AL00/WAS-TL10 (China); WAS-LX2J (Japan)Also known as Huawei Nova Youth
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 658 (16 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
RAM
3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.5 x 72 x 7.2 mm (5.77 x 2.83 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Pearl White, Graphite Black, Platinum Gold, Sapphire Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (Western Europe, Korea) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (ROW)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei P10 Lite does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Huawei P10 Lite has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Huawei P10 Lite charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Yes, the Huawei P10 Lite supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Huawei P10 Lite SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei P10 Lite has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei P10 Lite ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8.
The Huawei P10 Lite uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei P10 Lite supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (Western Europe, Korea) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct (ROW).
The Huawei P10 Lite has 4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE.
