Editors Liked
- Long battery life
- Strong screen for media
- Decent camera for the price
Editors Didn't Like
- Shaky video footage
- Occasionally janky performance
- Seen it all before
Huawei P Smart
The Huawei P Smart is a smart choice if you're after an affordable handset with a big 18:9 display, but you can get better performance and photos elsewhere.
-- As reviewed by TechRadar
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