Huawei P20 Lite (4GB + 64GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
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 components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
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 components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
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 components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
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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 components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
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 components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
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 components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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Trusted Reviews describes the Huawei P20 Lite as a visually appealing mid-range phone with a premium aesthetic, featuring a sharp 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen and a lightweight build. However, the review notes cons such as its dated Kirin 659 processor, lack of water resistance, absence of HDR support, and a mediocre 3000mAh battery that lasts about a day of moderate use. While a...Read more
CNET reviewed the Huawei P20 Lite as an affordable and stylish phone with a premium look, offering a good set of features for its price despite some performance and battery life compromises. Its strengths include an attractive design, a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with a notch, a fast fingerprint sensor, and a capable dual camera in good lighting, along with facial recognition....Read more
According to a Gadget Pilipinas review, the Huawei P20 Lite is a visually appealing mid-range smartphone with a premium design, a vibrant 5.84-inch FullView 2.0 display, and a compact glass-and-metal build that contributes to excellent ergonomics. The device offers "more than decent" performance for daily tasks thanks to well-optimized EMUI 8.0 and features a camera system praised...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is presented as a mid-range phone with a premium aesthetic and a high-quality 5.84-inch IPS LCD, featuring conveniences like fast charging and biometric unlock options. However, its performance is hindered by an older Kirin 659 chipset and it lacks official ingress protection. The dual rear cameras are capable in good light but struggle in low light, and while...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is characterized as a mid-range smartphone that prioritizes aesthetics over performance, featuring a premium glass-and-metal build and a high-quality 5.84-inch Full-HD+ IPS display with a notch. While it offers modern conveniences like Face Unlock and a fast fingerprint sensor, the device's performance is hindered by an aging processor and software issues. Its...Read more
According to TechRadar, the Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range phone with a premium, compact design that attempts to mimic the iPhone X aesthetic. While it boasts a large 5.84-inch display, fast face unlock, and rapid charging, its Kirin 659 chipset offers mediocre performance, particularly for gaming, and its camera struggles in low light. App compatibility with the notched display is...Read more
Trusted Reviews describes the Huawei P20 Lite as a visually appealing mid-range phone with a premium aesthetic, featuring a sharp 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen and a lightweight build. However, the review notes cons such as its dated Kirin 659 processor, lack of water resistance, absence of HDR support, and a mediocre 3000mAh battery that lasts about a day of moderate use. While a...Read more
CNET reviewed the Huawei P20 Lite as an affordable and stylish phone with a premium look, offering a good set of features for its price despite some performance and battery life compromises. Its strengths include an attractive design, a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with a notch, a fast fingerprint sensor, and a capable dual camera in good lighting, along with facial recognition....Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a compact mid-range smartphone featuring a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.8-inch display, which is praised for its brightness and sharpness. While offering high-end aesthetics, the device makes compromises to reduce costs, including the lack of water resistance and utilizing a mid-range Kirin 659 processor. In terms of performance, the 16MP + 2MP...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite, reviewed by CURVED.de, is a mid-range smartphone offering a premium, notch-display design and solid performance, though it features a plastic back rather than glass. Key pros include the sharp 5.84-inch display, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and sufficient performance for daily tasks. However, notable cons are the limited display brightness in sunlight and,...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite features a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.84-inch 19:9 Full HD+ display, striking a close resemblance to flagship models. Key pros include a sharp screen with 432 PPI, reliable facial recognition, and a fast, accurate rear-mounted Performance, however, is a weakness due to the older Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB of RAM, which can struggle with heavy gaming...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite, analyzed by Heise, features a premium glass-and-metal design and a sharp 5.84-inch "FullView" LCD display, closely mimicking its higher-end counterparts. However, the device is hindered by an aging Kirin 659 processor that struggles with multitasking, and a 16 MP + 2 MP dual-camera system described as a "flop" due to poor low-light performance and inconsistent,...Read more
The Netzwelt review characterizes the Huawei P20 Lite as a "boring" yet solid mid-range device, highlighting its premium glass-and-metal design and bright 5.84-inch "FullView" display as key pros. While offering modern features like a fast fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and a 3.5mm jack, the device is held back by the aging Kirin 659 processor, which struggles with intensive...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite mimics high-end design with a slim glass-and-metal body, featuring a 5.84-inch IPS display with good brightness and contrast. Key advantages include a fast fingerprint reader, facial recognition, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C. However, performance is limited by an older Kirin 659 processor, which struggles with demanding games and multitasking. Software...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a compact mid-range smartphone featuring a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.8-inch display, which is praised for its brightness and sharpness. While offering high-end aesthetics, the device makes compromises to reduce costs, including the lack of water resistance and utilizing a mid-range Kirin 659 processor. In terms of performance, the 16MP + 2MP...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite, reviewed by CURVED.de, is a mid-range smartphone offering a premium, notch-display design and solid performance, though it features a plastic back rather than glass. Key pros include the sharp 5.84-inch display, USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and sufficient performance for daily tasks. However, notable cons are the limited display brightness in sunlight and,...Read more
The Xataka review of the Huawei P20 Lite, based on 30 days of use, highlights its premium aesthetic, compact design (145g), and a high-quality 5.84-inch Full HD+ display as primary advantages, alongside functional rear fingerprint scanning and face unlock. However, the device is constrained by an aging Kirin 659 processor that causes performance issues in gaming, while the 16MP +...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a balanced mid-ranger that replicates the premium, stylish design of the flagship P20 series, featuring a high-quality 5.84-inch IPS display and comfortable ergonomics for one-handed use. Performance is driven by the Kirin 659 processor with 4GB of RAM, providing solid multitasking, a fast fingerprint scanner, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack....Read more
The Profesional Review analysis highlights the Huawei P20 Lite as a mid-range contender boasting a premium glass and metal design with an impressive 5.84-inch FullHD+ display. While the device features a fast rear fingerprint sensor and capable facial recognition, its performance is driven by the aging Kirin 659 processor, which can experience lag during demanding tasks. The camera...Read more
The Xataka review of the Huawei P20 Lite, based on 30 days of use, highlights its premium aesthetic, compact design (145g), and a high-quality 5.84-inch Full HD+ display as primary advantages, alongside functional rear fingerprint scanning and face unlock. However, the device is constrained by an aging Kirin 659 processor that causes performance issues in gaming, while the 16MP +...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a balanced mid-ranger that replicates the premium, stylish design of the flagship P20 series, featuring a high-quality 5.84-inch IPS display and comfortable ergonomics for one-handed use. Performance is driven by the Kirin 659 processor with 4GB of RAM, providing solid multitasking, a fast fingerprint scanner, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack....Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range smartphone that mimics the design of its flagship counterparts with a premium glass and metal build, featuring a 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen and a notch. While praised for its aesthetics and display, the device lacks water resistance and is prone to fingerprints. Powered by the older Kirin 659 chipset, the device handles daily tasks but struggles...Read more
In his "live" battery test of the Huawei P20 Lite, Andrea Galeazzi classifies the 3,000 mAh battery performance as average, with consistent drain linked to the Kirin 659 chipset. While efficiency is acceptable on Wi-Fi, significant power consumption occurs on 4G networks or with frequent cell-tower switching. Key strengths identified include a premium, compact design with a...Read more
In his review, Andrea Galeazzi highlights the Huawei P20 Lite's premium, compact design that mirrors the iPhone X, praising its 5.84-inch IPS display, ergonomic feel, and the inclusion of both a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C port. While the build quality is high, the reviewer notes that the device is often difficult to handle without a case due to its slippery finish, although it...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range smartphone featuring a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ notch display, offering an elegant, lightweight aesthetic. Key pros include the modern design, fast facial recognition/fingerprint sensors, and a capable 16MP front camera. However, the device is held back by an aging Kirin 659 processor that struggles with heavy...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a compact mid-range smartphone featuring a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display and a premium glass/metal design, though it is prone to fingerprints. Performance is driven by a Kirin 659 processor and 4GB of RAM, providing solid, reliable daily functionality but struggling with heavy gaming. The camera system MP rear setup and a capable 16MP selfie camera, though...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is characterized as a "concrete" mid-range device, emphasizing a premium glass-and-metal design and a high-quality 5.84-inch display that mimics flagship aesthetics. Pros include compact, comfortable handling and a bright, sharp screen, although it lacks the deep blacks of AMOLED technology. Powered by the Kirin 659, the device offers sufficient daily...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range smartphone that mimics the design of its flagship counterparts with a premium glass and metal build, featuring a 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen and a notch. While praised for its aesthetics and display, the device lacks water resistance and is prone to fingerprints. Powered by the older Kirin 659 chipset, the device handles daily tasks but struggles...Read more
In his "live" battery test of the Huawei P20 Lite, Andrea Galeazzi classifies the 3,000 mAh battery performance as average, with consistent drain linked to the Kirin 659 chipset. While efficiency is acceptable on Wi-Fi, significant power consumption occurs on 4G networks or with frequent cell-tower switching. Key strengths identified include a premium, compact design with a...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range device featuring a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen, though it lacks official IP-rated water resistance. While the design is a pro for its lightweight, compact feel, the use of standard tempered glass makes it Performance relies on an older Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB of RAM, making it suitable for daily tasks but...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite features a premium glass and metal design with a 5.84-inch FHD+ notch display, offering a high-end feel in a mid-range package. Pros include an excellent design, reliable rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and convenient Face Unlock. Performance, however, is a drawback due to the aging Kirin 659 chipset, resulting in occasional lag during multitasking. While the...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite brings flagship aesthetics to a budget-friendly price point, featuring a 5.84-inch "FullView" display with a 2280x1080 resolution, a modern notched design, and a lightweight glass-and-metal construction. While the dual-camera system (16MP + 2MP) performs well in daylight with effective bokeh effects, it suffers from a lack of 4K video recording, optical image...Read more
According to the Hardware Info review, the Huawei P20 Lite mimics its flagship counterpart with a premium design featuring a 5.84-inch FullView display and modern notch. While the aesthetics are a highlight, performance is limited by the older Kirin 659 processor, making it suitable for daily use rather than demanding gaming, and the 3000mAh battery offers only average, single-day...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite mimics a premium aesthetic with a 5.84-inch "FullView" notched display and glass-metal construction, providing a compact, modern feel. While the screen offers a sharp 1080 x 2280 resolution, performance is limited by the older Kirin 659 chipset, which struggles with gaming but handles daily tasks fine. Key features include a reliable rear fingerprint scanner,...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite offers a premium design with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen, a notched display, and a lightweight 145g build, effectively mimicking flagship aesthetics. Key pros include a sharp 432 ppi display, a reliable 3.5mm headphone jack, and a responsive fingerprint sensor. However, the device features a middling Kirin 659 processor, which can struggle with intensive...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is highlighted by CNET for its premium design, featuring a 5.84-inch "Full HD+" display with a notch and a glossy finish that mimics higher-end flagships. The device is lauded as a stylish, budget-friendly alternative that looks more expensive than its sub-$300 price tag, offering a solid, modern aesthetic. However, the phone makes compromises in performance,...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range device featuring a premium glass-and-metal design with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen, though it lacks official IP-rated water resistance. While the design is a pro for its lightweight, compact feel, the use of standard tempered glass makes it Performance relies on an older Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB of RAM, making it suitable for daily tasks but...Read more
The Huawei P20 Lite features a premium glass and metal design with a 5.84-inch FHD+ notch display, offering a high-end feel in a mid-range package. Pros include an excellent design, reliable rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and convenient Face Unlock. Performance, however, is a drawback due to the aging Kirin 659 chipset, resulting in occasional lag during multitasking. While the...Read more
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