Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Our verdict: The Huawei Mate 20 Pro wins on both fronts with a 6.4" screen and 537 PPI. Photography fans should note the Huawei Mate 20 Pro packs a 40MP main sensor. At just 172g, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is the more pocket-friendly option. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is better sealed against water with its IP67 certification.

Screen
6.3" 6.4"
Display
IPS AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch
409 537
Rear Camera
20 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset
Hisilicon Kirin 710 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Storage
64GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.2 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions
158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight
172 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance
IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
SIM-free
£69.00 £101.00
Huawei Mate 20 Lite Huawei Mate 20 Lite Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Screen 6.3" 6.4"
Display IPS AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1440 x 3120
Pixels Per Inch 409 537
Rear Camera 20 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset Hisilicon Kirin 710 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Storage 64GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions 158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight 172 grams 189 grams
Water Resistance IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
SIM-free £69.00 £101.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.4" compared to the Huawei Mate 20 Lite's 6.3", the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has the sharper display at 537 pixels per inch versus 409, and the Huawei Mate 20 Lite uses a IPS panel while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite features a 20 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 40 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £69.00.

What storage options are available for the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is available in 64GB, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate 20 Pro use?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro uses the HiSilicon Kirin 980.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

It's a trade-off: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is lighter but the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is more compact. It's 17g lighter at 172 grams, though the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 157.8 x 72.3 x 8.6 mm, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is slimmer at 7.6mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or Huawei Mate 20 Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is rated IP65/68 - Dust and water proof up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate 20 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.