Huawei Mate 10 Lite
#3562
Huawei nova 3i
#3331Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Huawei nova 3i
Performance
74.475.2
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.226.2
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
52.653.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.241.9
Summary
- The Huawei Mate 10 Lite features a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Huawei nova 3i has a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mate 10 Lite is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, whereas the nova 3i utilizes the newer Kirin 710, offering improved efficiency.
- Both devices have a dual rear camera setup of 16 MP and 2 MP, but the nova 3i's processing capabilities may enhance image quality.
- Both phones have a 3340 mAh battery, but the nova 3i supports 10W charging compared to the Mate 10 Lite's lack of fast charging.
- The Mate 10 Lite has a glass front and aluminum back, while the nova 3i uses a plastic back and frame, which may affect build quality perception.
- Finally, the Mate 10 Lite runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), while the nova 3i comes with Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to 9.0 (Pie), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate 10 Lite
Huawei nova 3i
General
Release Date
2017
2018, July 27
Announced
2017
2018, July 18
Description
Also known as Huawei Nova 2i, Nova2i (Malaysia), Huawei Maimang 6 (China), Huawei Honor 9i (India), Huawei G10
Also known as Huawei P Smart + (2018)Versions: INE-LX1r (Pakistan); INE-LX2 (Malaysia); INE-LX2r
Display
Size
5.9"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Kirin 710 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Mali-G51 MP4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3340 mAh
3340 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 75.2 x 7.5 mm (6.15 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
157.6 x 75.2 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
164 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Graphite Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 5.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass