Overall Score
58.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3666)58.0
Performance(#2975)62.5
Camera(#3184)42.8
Display(#3493)70.5
Battery(#4793)43.5
Build(#122)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 20 lite
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 20 Lite features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm, weighing 172g.
- Its 6.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing a sharp 409 ppi density, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Kirin 710 chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and comes with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, delivering decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera setup includes a 20 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p, while the front camera is notably absent.
- The 3750 mAh battery supports 18W charging but does not offer wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.1 with an upgrade path to Android 10 and EMUI 12, the software experience is relatively modern.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device is available in Sapphire Blue, Black, and Platinum Gold colors.
- It lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Mate 20 Lite combines solid design and performance with a competent camera and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera20 MP
Main Camera Details20 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3750 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight172 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSapphire Blue, Black, Platinum gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12
OS VersionAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 12
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes