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Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.3 inchesMain camera megapixels:20 MP & 2 MP

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of smartphones
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

25%

4.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.0

Camera

15%

4.1

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

4.9

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 6,489 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 97% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

4.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.0

Camera

15%

4.1

Display

15%

4.5

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

4.9

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

4.9
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 6,489 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.7
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 710
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 710
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor model which is slower than processors in 94.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Internal storage
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 8 Oreo which is older than that found in 96.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.7% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
20 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
20 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 20 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 85% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 89.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.3 inches
Screen size
6.3 inches
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.3 inches which is smaller than the screens of 89% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
409 ppi
Pixel density
409 ppi
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 409 ppi which is higher than that of 66.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,750 mAh
Battery capacity
3,750 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,750 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
158.3 mm
Height
158.3 mm
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.3 mm which is shorter than 85.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
75.3 mm
Width
75.3 mm
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.3 mm which is narrower than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
172 g
Weight
172 g
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 172 g which is lighter than 92.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,950 cm³
Device volume
82,950 cm³
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,950 cm³ which is smaller than 89.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 12.3% lighter
    Weight
    172 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (172 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    172 g vs 196.2 g
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Huawei Mate 20 Lite
    the average smartphone
    Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Supports desktop mode
    Desktop mode
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    24 MP & 2 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (24 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    24 MP & 2 MP vs 16 MP
  • 3.5% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    409 ppi
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (409 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    409 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 12.3% lighter
    Weight
    172 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (172 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    172 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5.3 mm shorter
    Height
    158.3 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.7 mm narrower
    Width
    75.3 mm
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.3 mm vs 76 mm
  • 15.2% smaller volume
    Device volume
    82,950 cm³
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82950 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,950 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 710
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 710 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 710 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 37.5% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.66 vs 7.3).
    6.66 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    HiSilicon Kirin 710
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 710 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 710 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    650 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 65.4% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    326
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (326 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    326 vs 942
  • 81.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    563
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (563 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    563 vs 3,115
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 46.6% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    5,500 million
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (5500 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    5,500 million vs 10,300 million
  • 85.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    562
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (562 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    562 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 20% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,200 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 8 Oreo
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 8 Oreo vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 37.5% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    20 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (20 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    20 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    Continuous autofocus in video recording
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.2 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.37 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.3 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.3 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 38.6% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    405 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (405 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    405 nits vs 660 nits
  • 540 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    460 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (460 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    460 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 25% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,750 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3750 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,750 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 20.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    622 min
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (622 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    622 min vs 786 min
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    97
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (97 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    97 vs 99.5
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 21.3% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    6.3
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (6.3 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    6.3 vs 8
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2018
    2018 vs 2024

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12/09/2018
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Mate 20 Lite: Huawei means business with fresh look and AI
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07/02/2019
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10/09/2018
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27/06/2019
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techradar.com
24/09/2018
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite review: A stylish mid-range phablet, but not the best value
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netzwelt.de
24/09/2018
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite Review: The New Mid-Range Benchmark?
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17/12/2018
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31/08/2018
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23/09/2018
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15/09/2018
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16/11/2018
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22/11/2018
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25/09/2018
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12/09/2018
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13/10/2018
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11/10/2018
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28/09/2018
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22/01/2019
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01/10/2018
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11/09/2018
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11/09/2018
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10/09/2018
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03/10/2018
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03/10/2018
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04/11/2018
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What we like about Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

  • Impressive battery life that often lasts a full day or more on a single charge
  • Premium-looking glass and metal design that is comfortable to hold
  • Large, bright 6.3-inch display with good color reproduction
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage
  • Fast and reliable fingerprint scanner and face-unlock options
  • Solid durability, with some users reporting long-term reliability even after years of use

What we don't like about Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

  • Middling performance from the Kirin 710 chipset, especially during high-end gaming
  • Subpar camera performance in low-light conditions, leading to grainy or smudgy images
  • Heavy EMUI skin with significant amounts of pre-installed bloatware
  • Lack of 4K video recording support
  • No official water or dust resistance rating
  • Wide notch can be obtrusive, although it can be hidden via software settings

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is a mid-range smartphone from 2018, primarily characterized by its 6.3-inch Full HD+ notched display and glass-and-aluminum design. A key strength (pro) of the device is its capable quad-camera system, featuring a 20MP + 2MP dual setup on the rear and a 24MP + 2MP dual setup for selfies. It runs on a HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, providing adequate performance for daily tasks, and includes a respectable 3,750mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Potential cons include the use of micro-USB instead of the more modern USB-C port and the fact that it launched with older Android 8.1 Oreo software.

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