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Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.15 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) 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 P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB)
4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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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▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

90%

4.4

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

▼Worse than 99% of smartphones
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 96%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

25%

3.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

3.6

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

3.1

Audio

3%

5.3

Design

▼Worse than 99%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

3.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.5

Camera

15%

3.6

Display

15%

4.0

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

6.6

Connectivity

4%

3.1

Audio

3%

5.3

Design

4.4
User score
User score
8.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
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 P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.4
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 710
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
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
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
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
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% 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
48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 79.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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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
6.15 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.15 inches which is smaller than the screens of 92.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2312 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2312 px which is lower than that of 74.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
415 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 415 ppi which is higher than that of 71% 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
3,340 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,340 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.1% 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
152.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 152.9 mm which is shorter than 92.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
72.7 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72.7 mm which is narrower than 91.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% 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
159 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 159 g which is lighter than 97.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
76,608 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 76,608 cm³ which is smaller than 95.5% of smartphones.
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Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 5.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (415 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    415 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 19% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (159 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    159 g vs 196.2 g
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 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.
  • 10.7 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (152.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    152.9 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
  • 3.3 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 11.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    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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    Huawei P30 Lite
    the average smartphone
    Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.93 vs 8.000).
    8.93 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 2x cheaper
    Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 2x more L1
    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
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 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
  • 5.1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (415 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    415 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.
  • 19% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (159 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    159 g vs 196.2 g
  • 10.7 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (152.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    152.9 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
  • 3.3 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 21.7% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (76608 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    76,608 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    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
    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
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    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
  • 33.2% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3340 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 40.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,461 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,461 vs 10,783
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    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
  • 15.5% worse value for money
    Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.35 vs 7.3).
    6.35 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    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
  • 2x larger process node
    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
  • 40.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (6,461 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    6,461 vs 10,783
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    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
    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
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    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
  • 63% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (349 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    349 vs 942
  • 82.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (554 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    554 vs 3,115
  • 75% less L3 cache
    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
    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
  • 56.6% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,100 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    average of recent Geekbench 6 results, processor is Kirin 710/710F depending on region
    1,100 vs 2,533
  • 85.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (560 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    560 vs 3,825
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie 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.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & 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/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No manual focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 0.52 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.15 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 30.9% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (456 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    456 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 499 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (501 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    501 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 75% lower touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2312 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2312 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 33.2% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3340 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 35.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (509 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    509 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
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (94 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    94 vs 99.5
  • 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.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 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
  • 5 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    April 2019
    2019 vs 2024

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phoneyear.com
29/04/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: Amazing Device With Little Compromises Would you like to compare the benchmarks from these reviews or see how it compares to t...
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mobilesyrup.com
01/07/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A phone of few issues - MobileSyrup
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zdnet.com
15/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review: Attractive and affordable - ZDNET
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3g.co.uk
16/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review: a lighter version of a top flagship
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stuff.tv
06/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review - Stuff
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root-nation.com
29/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review – Perfectly balanced - Root-Nation.com
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trustedreviews.com
10/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review - Trusted Reviews
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nextpit.com
17/02/2020
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Huawei P30 Lite (2019) review: still good value for money - nextpit
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techadvisor.com
17/01/2020
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: Mid-range Meh - Tech Advisor
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techradar.com
02/09/2020
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Huawei P30 Lite review - TechRadar
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giga.de
26/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A Solid All-Rounder
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journaldugeek.com
03/06/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: What's the point of this scaled-down version?
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nextpit.fr
17/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review: competition keeps it from shining
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cnetfrance.fr
13/09/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: Premium from afar, but far from premium
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android-mt.ouest-france.fr
27/08/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A 'light' version that's a bit too light
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top-for-phone.fr
20/07/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A Balanced Smartphone
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phonandroid.com
26/04/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A Strong Family Resemblance
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bouyguestelecom.fr
01/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: The budget camera phone that packs a punch
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lesnumeriques.com
02/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite Review: A Mid-Range Smartphone with Exemplary Finish
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frandroid.com
01/05/2019
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Huawei P30 Lite review: falling short
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB)

  • Premium design with a stunning iridescent glass back and slim profile
  • Versatile triple-camera system featuring an excellent 48MP main sensor and 120° ultra-wide lens
  • High-quality 24MP or 32MP selfie camera with effective AI scene recognition
  • Vibrant 6.15-inch Full HD+ display with high pixel density (415 ppi) and minimal bezels
  • Generous 128GB of internal storage with microSD card expansion support up to 512GB or 1TB
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC support for contactless payments
  • Fast and accurate rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and reliable face unlock
  • Supports 18W fast charging via USB-C

What we don't like about Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB)

  • Below-average battery life (3,340mAh) that often struggles to last a full day of heavy use
  • Middling performance from the Kirin 710 chipset, with noticeable lag during heavy multitasking or app switching
  • Lack of 4K video recording; limited to 1080p resolution
  • No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
  • IPS LCD panel lacks the deep blacks and punchy contrast of AMOLED screens found on competitors
  • The large camera bump causes the device to wobble significantly on flat surfaces
  • Poor low-light photo quality when not using the dedicated Night Mode
  • Single bottom-firing speaker is easy to muffle and lacks depth

Verdict

The Huawei P30 Lite (4GB + 128GB) is a mid-range smartphone known for its balance of features and affordability. It boasts a 6.15-inch Full HD+ display and a triple-lens rear camera system headlined by a 48MP main sensor, offering versatile shooting options. Powered by the Kirin 710 chipset and 4GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks smoothly, complemented by a spacious 128GB of internal storage. A significant pro is the inclusion of a headphone jack and expandable storage via microSD. A common con is its 3340mAh battery, which may require a midday top-up for heavy users, and the plastic build feels less premium compared to glass alternatives.

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