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Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.84 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP & 2 MP

Huawei P20 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.

Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.8

Camera

15%

4.4

Display

15%

4.2

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 99%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

4.8

Camera

15%

4.4

Display

15%

4.2

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

3.5

Audio

3%

5.8

Design

4.7
User score
User score
9.1/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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 P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.5
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 659
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor model which is slower than processors in 99.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
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
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
2.36 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.36 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 8 Oreo
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
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
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 87% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 95.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
16 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 16 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 96.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
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
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.84 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.84 inches which is smaller than the screens of 95.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2280 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2280 px which is lower than that of 74.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
432 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 432 ppi which is higher than that of 75.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
3,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
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
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
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
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
148.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 148.6 mm which is shorter than 96.5% of smartphones.
Width
71.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 71.2 mm which is narrower than 95.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
145 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 145 g which is lighter than 99.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.1% of smartphones.
Device volume
73,556 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 73,556 cm³ which is smaller than 96.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 9.4% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (432 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    432 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 26.1% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (145 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    145 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    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 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • 15 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (148.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    148.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 4.8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (71.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    71.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 13.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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 P20 Lite
    the average smartphone
    Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.09 vs 8.000).
    9.09 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2x cheaper
    Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.36 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    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 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Wider front camera aperture
    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
  • 9.4% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (432 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    432 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    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
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 26.1% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (145 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    145 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.8 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (71.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    71.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 15 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (148.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    148.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 24.8% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (73556 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    73,556 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 659 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 659 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.4 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/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Inferior display type
    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
    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
    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
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 2.67x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (16 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    16 nm vs 6 nm
  • 12% worse value for money
    Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.55 vs 7.3).
    6.55 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 659 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 659 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    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
  • 2.67x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (16 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    16 nm vs 6 nm
  • 53.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (5,062 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    5,062 vs 10,783
  • 4 GB less RAM
    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
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 78.2% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (205 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    205 vs 942
  • 61.2% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (4000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    4,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • 95.2% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (209 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    209 vs 4,389
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • Supports older OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenCL version than the average smartphone (1.2 vs 2). The average smartphone supports OpenCL version 2.0.
    1.2 vs 2.0
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 1.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    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
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    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
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    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
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.2 & f/2.4 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/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (16 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    16 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No slow-motion recording
    This smartphone does not support slow-motion recording, the average smartphone does. 90.3% of smartphones offer slow-mo features.
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • No manual focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • No continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    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
  • No Galileo support
    This smartphone does not support Galileo, the average smartphone does. 98.7% of smartphones support the Galileo satellite system.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Inferior display type
    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
    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
  • 0.83 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.84 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1100:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,100:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2280 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2280 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 59% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (322 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    322 min vs 786 min
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    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
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 27.5% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (5.8 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    5.8 vs 8
  • 6 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2018 vs 2024). 6.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2018
    2018 vs 2024

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nextpit.com
16/05/2018
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03/07/2018
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cnet.com
13/07/2018
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CNET: Huawei P20 Lite review: Cheap and gorgeous Moto G6 alternative
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techradar.com
18/02/2019
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gsmarena.com
25/05/2018
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netzwelt.de
05/05/2018
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nextpit.de
17/05/2018
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curved.de
23/01/2023
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tariftip.de
04/04/2018
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touchtipp.de
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heise.de
16/04/2018
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Huawei P20 Lite Review: Disappointing Dual Camera, Top-Tier Design
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18/03/2018
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19/05/2018
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20/06/2018
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Huawei P20 Lite review: what's left?
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techpulse.be
08/05/2018
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Huawei P20 Lite review: a notch in the mid-range segment
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hardware.info
20/06/2018
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13/07/2018
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Huawei P20 Lite review: Affordable and beautiful alternative to the Moto G6
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androidworld.nl
14/04/2018
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Huawei P20 Lite Review: An Average Modern Mid-Range Smartphone
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

  • Premium aesthetics with a high-end glass and metal build quality
  • Vibrant and sharp 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with good viewing angles
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports microSD card expansion
  • Fast and responsive facial recognition and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Competent daylight photography with good color reproduction and detail
  • Native support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) unlike newer Huawei models

What we don't like about Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB)

  • Older Kirin 659 chipset leads to occasional lag during heavy multitasking
  • Battery life is generally considered average, often requiring daily charging
  • Lacks water and dust resistance (no IP rating)
  • Poor performance in demanding 3D games compared to similar-priced rivals
  • Single speaker quality is disappointing and can sound metallic at high volumes
  • Limited software support, with updates often ending at Android 9/EMUI 9.1

Verdict

Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) is a midrange smartphone featuring a 5.84-inch Full HD+ (2280 x 1080 resolution) "notch" display and an elegant glass and aluminum design. It is powered by the octa-core Kirin 659 processor and offers a generous 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD. Main pros include its premium in-hand feel and sharp display; however, common cons are the use of a microUSB port instead of USB-C and a battery life that often requires mid-day charging. "Huawei P20 lite - Full phone specifications", www.gsmarena.com. "Huawei P20 Lite review", www.techradar.com. "Huawei P20 Lite Review: Good looks, not so good performance", timesofindia.indiatimes.com.

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