Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Lite

Our Verdict: With Huawei P20 versus Huawei P20 Lite, the stronger argument is camera hardware. The regular P20 has the useful edge there with a higher-resolution 24MP front camera, a larger 3,400 mAh battery, and 64GB to 128GB storage. The Lite still has a role if you prefer a lighter 145g body. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The regular P20 is the stronger choice for camera hardware, with the Lite better suited to portability.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Lite is the cheaper buy at £64 SIM-free.

Huawei P20 Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite
Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews 3.6
10 reviews
Screen
5.7" 5.8"
Display
LCD IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch
443 435
Rear Camera
20 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera
24 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
Hisilicon Kirin 970 HiSilicon KIRIN 659
Battery
3,400 mAh 3,000 mAh
Storage
64GB, 128GB 32GB, 64GB
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions
149 x 71 x 7.65 mm 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight
175 grams 145 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£99.00 £64.00
Deals Deals
Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews		 3.6
10 reviews
Screen 5.7" 5.8"
Display LCD IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2280 1080 x 2280
Pixels Per Inch 443 435
Rear Camera 20 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Front Camera 24 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset Hisilicon Kirin 970 HiSilicon KIRIN 659
Battery 3,400 mAh 3,000 mAh
Storage 64GB, 128GB 32GB, 64GB
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE 4.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
Dimensions 149 x 71 x 7.65 mm 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm
Weight 175 grams 145 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP67 - Dust and water resistant
Contracts - -
SIM-free £99.00 £64.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Huawei P20
Huawei P20

128MB

Blue

Refurbished

From £99

Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite

64GB

Black

Refurbished

From £64

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 5.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 443 pixels per inch, and the Huawei P20 uses a LCD panel while the Huawei P20 Lite has a IPS LCD.

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

The Huawei P20 features a 20 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P20 Lite has a 16 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 or Huawei P20 Lite?

The Huawei P20 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £64.00.

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

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

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

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

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

The Huawei P20 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 30g lighter at 145 grams, both are similar in overall footprint.

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

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

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

Both phones run Android.