Huawei P20 Lite vs Huawei P20 Pro

Our Verdict: Huawei P20 Lite and Huawei P20 Pro suit different priorities. The Pro is stronger for display quality, helped by a larger 6.1-inch screen, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 40MP rear camera, while the Lite is better suited to a lighter 145g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the Pro for display quality; choose the Lite if portability matters more.

Buying outright, the Lite starts at £95 SIM-free.

Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite vs Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Pro
Expert Rating
3.6
10 reviews 4.6
19 reviews
Screen
5.8" 6.1"
Display
IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2280 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch
435 408
Rear Camera
16 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Hisilicon Kirin 970
Battery
3,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
32GB, 64GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions
148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm Info unavailable
Weight
145 grams 175 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£95.00 £110.00
Deals Deals
Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Pro
Expert Rating 3.6
10 reviews		 4.6
19 reviews
Screen 5.8" 6.1"
Display IPS LCD AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2280 1080 x 2240
Pixels Per Inch 435 408
Rear Camera 16 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Hisilicon Kirin 970
Battery 3,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 32GB, 64GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm Info unavailable
Weight 145 grams 175 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts - -
SIM-free £95.00 £110.00
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Cheapest Deals

Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite

32GB

Black

Refurbished

From £95

Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei P20 Pro

128MB

Blue

Refurbished

From £110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.1" compared to the Huawei P20 Lite's 5.8", the Huawei P20 Lite has the sharper display at 435 pixels per inch versus 408, and the Huawei P20 Lite uses a IPS LCD panel while the Huawei P20 Pro has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Lite features a 16 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P20 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 P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £95.00.

What storage options are available for the Huawei P20 Lite and Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Lite is available in 32GB, 64GB, while the Huawei P20 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei P20 Lite and Huawei P20 Pro use?

The Huawei P20 Lite is powered by the HiSilicon KIRIN 659, while the Huawei P20 Pro uses the Hisilicon Kirin 970.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro?

The Huawei P20 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 30g lighter at 145 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei P20 Lite or Huawei P20 Pro?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP67 - Dust and water resistant.

What operating system do the Huawei P20 Lite and Huawei P20 Pro run?

Both phones run Android.