Huawei P Smart 2021 — Full Specifications, Features & Price in Pakistan

The Huawei P Smart 2021 looks like a straightforward upgrade on paper: a big 6.67-inch display, 48MP quad camera, and a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging. But it hides the most important detail in Huawei's entire P Smart history — it has no Google Play Services. Released in September 2020, it was the first P Smart to ship HMS-only, which changes everything about whether you should buy one. This guide covers its verified specifications and gives you the unfiltered HMS reality check.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality

The P Smart 2021 moved to a punch-hole display and a cleaner rear design with a rectangular camera block, in three pastel-leaning colours: Crush Green, Blush Gold, and Midnight Black. The plastic frame and back keep weight at 206 grams — noticeable but manageable for a 6.67-inch phone with a 5,000mAh battery. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor in the power button is fast and well placed. Build is solid mid-range fare: no premium materials, but no creaks or flex either. On the used market, check the punch-hole area for dead pixels and the frame for drops; the large glass front is the most expensive part to replace.

Display Features

The 6.67-inch IPS LCD at 1080 x 2400 (~395 ppi) is a good panel for the class: sharp, with natural colours and decent brightness. The punch-hole is small and unobtrusive. It is a 60Hz display without HDR, so motion is standard-issue smooth rather than silky, and contrast cannot match AMOLED. For video, reading, and social apps the size is the real asset — this is a genuinely large screen that makes media consumption comfortable. Outdoor visibility is acceptable in shade; direct sun washes it out, typical of LCDs at this level.

Processor and Performance

The Kirin 710A is a 14nm variant of the Kirin 710 family — four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.0 GHz plus four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz, with a Mali-G51 MP4 GPU. Note the clocks are slightly lower than the Kirin 710/710F, so performance is a touch behind the P Smart 2020 despite the newer name. With 4GB of RAM it handles everyday tasks — messaging, social apps, browsing, video — adequately. It is not a gaming chip in 2026: light games run fine, demanding 3D titles need low settings. The performance story here is fine-for-basics; the software story is the one that matters, covered below.

RAM and Storage

4GB of RAM with either 64GB or 128GB of storage. A welcome detail: the microSD slot is dedicated, so you can expand storage without sacrificing the second SIM — a small but real advantage over the shared-slot designs of earlier P Smarts. The 128GB version is the one to look for; 64GB fills quickly with modern apps and media. 4GB of RAM keeps light multitasking smooth but expect background apps to reload under heavier loads. Verify the storage variant in Settings before buying used, since sellers sometimes list 64GB units optimistically.

Camera Features

The quad camera is the spec-sheet highlight: a 48MP f/1.8 main sensor with PDAF, an 8MP 120-degree ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. In daylight the 48MP main camera takes detailed, vibrant photos — a clear step up from the 13MP units of earlier P Smarts. The ultrawide is useful for landscapes and architecture but softer, particularly indoors. The macro and depth sensors are minor contributors. Night mode helps evening shots but cannot work miracles on this sensor generation. The 8MP punch-hole front camera is adequate for selfies and video calls. Video records at 1080p at 30fps. For daylight photography at a used price, it is genuinely capable.

Battery and Charging

The 5,000mAh battery is the P Smart 2021's best hardware trait — the largest ever in a P Smart, and paired with an efficient chip it delivered excellent endurance when new (GSMArena's endurance testing rated it highly for its class). On a used unit in 2026, expect some degradation, but the large starting capacity means even a worn battery often still manages a full day of moderate use. 22.5W wired charging over USB-C refills it reasonably quickly — about 46% in 30 minutes when new. No wireless charging. For used buyers, this battery is the main reason to consider the phone at all.

Software and Updates

This section decides the purchase. The P Smart 2021 runs Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 and Huawei Mobile Services — there are no Google Play Services. No Play Store. No preinstalled Gmail, YouTube, or Maps. Apps that require Google's frameworks — including several Pakistani banking apps, some government service apps, and ride-hailing apps — may not install or may crash. Huawei's AppGallery covers many popular apps and Petal Search helps locate others, and sideloading workarounds exist but are fiddly and can break. If your daily life depends on Google apps or Google-dependent banking, do not buy this phone. Software updates are finished — EMUI 10.1 is the end of the line, with no further security patches. This phone only makes sense for buyers who are comfortable living entirely within Huawei's app ecosystem.

Connectivity and Additional Features

4G LTE on standard bands, dual Nano-SIM standby, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/BDS, USB-C 2.0 with OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. FM radio is included with a built-in antenna. There is no NFC. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is quick and reliable. Sensors include accelerometer, proximity, and compass. The dedicated microSD slot (mentioned above) is the standout practical feature — dual SIM plus storage expansion simultaneously.

Variants, Colours and Availability

Sold as 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB (models PPA-LX1 and PPA-LX2), in Crush Green, Blush Gold, and Midnight Black. It launched quietly in Pakistan in September 2020 at Rs. 43,999 and was discontinued without much fanfare — which is why many buyers do not realise it lacks Google services until after purchase. Today it trades only as used stock. Because the HMS limitation is the defining trait, always confirm the software situation with the seller and test your must-have apps on the actual unit before paying.

Price in Pakistan and PTA Information

The official launch price was Rs. 43,999 (reported by ProPakistani at the September 2020 launch). The phone is discontinued with no current official price; used units trade below that depending on condition. Do not let a low used price override the software warning — a cheap phone you cannot use for banking is not a bargain. Confirm the current asking price with Zohaan Mobile Gallery.

PTA: PTA approval is per device and IMEI. Verify any unit by sending its IMEI to 8484 and confirming Compliant status before paying. How to check PTA approval.

Main Advantages and Limitations

Advantages:

• 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W charging — best endurance in the P Smart line
• 48MP quad camera with genuinely good daylight results
• Large 6.67-inch Full HD+ punch-hole display
• Dedicated microSD slot — storage plus dual SIM together
• 3.5mm jack, FM radio, side fingerprint sensor

Limitations:

• No Google Play Services — HMS only; many banking and Google-dependent apps will not work
• No further software or security updates (stuck on EMUI 10.1 / Android 10)
• Kirin 710A is slightly slower than the 710/710F despite the newer name
• No NFC; 4G only; 60Hz LCD panel

Who Should Consider This Phone?

Good fit: a narrow audience — buyers who want big battery and a decent camera at a low used price, and who are fully comfortable without Google apps (Huawei ecosystem users, or a media/second phone where only basic apps are needed). Test your essential apps on the unit first.

Look elsewhere if: you use Google apps, mobile banking, or ride-hailing — which is most people. In that case the HMS limitation is disqualifying, and you should look at Google-certified alternatives in the all mobiles collection. The used-mobile buying guide covers the checks that matter for any used phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Huawei P Smart 2021 in Pakistan?

The official launch price was Rs. 43,999 (September 2020). It is discontinued; used prices vary by condition — confirm with the store.

Does the P Smart 2021 have Google Play Store?

No. It is HMS-only with no Google Play Services — no Play Store and no preinstalled Google apps. This is the phone's most important limitation.

Why does it lack Google services when the P Smart 2020 has them?

It launched in September 2020, after the trade restrictions cut Huawei off from new Google certifications. The P Smart 2020 (May 2020) was certified earlier.

Can I install Google apps manually?

Workarounds exist but are unreliable — apps may break after updates, and banking apps often refuse to run. Do not buy the phone counting on a workaround.

What are its RAM and storage options?

4GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB storage, plus a dedicated microSD slot.

How good is the battery?

5,000mAh with 22.5W charging — the best in the P Smart series. Even used units often still manage a full day.

Is it PTA approved?

PTA status is per-device. Verify the specific unit's IMEI via SMS to 8484 before purchase.

Is it available at Zohaan Mobile Gallery?

Check the P Smart 2021 product page or WhatsApp +92 305 8452080 for used-stock availability and price.

Final Verdict

The P Smart 2021 is the P Smart line's cautionary tale: the best hardware in the series — 5,000mAh battery, 48MP camera, big display — undermined by the HMS-only software that most Pakistani buyers cannot live with. If you are certain your apps survive without Google services, it is a capable used buy at the right price. For everyone else, the similarly-priced P Smart 2020 with full Google support is the smarter purchase, HMS limitations being non-negotiable.

Call to Action

See the Huawei P Smart 2021 at Zohaan Mobile Gallery, or WhatsApp us at +92 305 8452080 — tell us which apps you depend on and we will honestly advise whether this HMS-only phone suits you. Or visit our Rahim Yar Khan store to test your must-have apps on the actual unit before deciding.