The Huawei P10 Lite, launched in March 2017, served as the budget-friendly sibling of the flagship P10 series. With a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display, Kirin 658 processor, and up to 4GB RAM, it offered an affordable mix of performance and style. Its glass front and back with an aluminum frame gave it a premium look, while the 3000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging ensured dependable daily use.
Huawei P10 Lite Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced February 2017, Released March 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 146.5 × 72 × 7.2 mm, 146 g, glass front/back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Display | 5.2″ IPS LCD, 1080 × 1920 px, ~424 ppi |
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8 |
| Chipset | Kirin 658 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF, 1080p video |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, EMEA/Korea), Wi-Fi b/g/n (ROW), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC (WAS-LX1/LX1A) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable, 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Pearl White, Graphite Black, Platinum Gold, Sapphire Blue |
| Models | WAS-LX1, WAS-LX1A, WAS-LX2, WAS-LX3, WAS-AL00, WAS-TL10, WAS-L03T, WAS-LX2J |
| Price at Launch | ~230 EUR |
Performance and Multimedia
Powered by the Kirin 658 chipset and paired with 3/4GB RAM, the Huawei P10 Lite balanced smooth multitasking with decent gaming. Its 12MP rear camera produced sharp shots with HDR support, while the 8MP autofocus selfie camera ensured crisp video calls and selfies. With FM radio, 3.5mm jack, and expandable storage, it catered well to everyday multimedia needs.
Battery and Build
The 3000 mAh battery supported 18W fast charging, giving the device endurance rated at 62 hours in tests. Its glass-on-glass design with an aluminum frame made it stand out in the mid-range market, offering both style and durability.
