Huawei P30 Lite vs Huawei P30 Pro 2020

Our Verdict: Huawei P30 Lite and Huawei P30 Pro 2020 suit different priorities. The Pro 2020 is stronger for display quality, helped by a larger 6.5-inch screen, its OLED panel, and a larger 4,200 mAh battery, while the Lite is better suited to a lighter 159g body and its IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes rating. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the Pro 2020 for display quality; choose the Lite if portability matters more.
Huawei P30 Lite Huawei P30 Lite vs Huawei P30 Pro 2020 Huawei P30 Pro 2020
Screen
6" 6.47"
Display
IPS LCD OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2312 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
425 398
Rear Camera
40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Hisilicon Kirin 710 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Battery
3,340 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Standard 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
5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions
152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm 158 x 73.4 x 8.41 mm
Weight
159 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£109.00 -
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Huawei P30 Lite Huawei P30 Lite Huawei P30 Pro 2020 Huawei P30 Pro 2020
Screen 6" 6.47"
Display IPS LCD OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2312 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 425 398
Rear Camera 40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Hisilicon Kirin 710 HiSilicon Kirin 980
Battery 3,340 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Standard 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 5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD 5.0 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Dimensions 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm 158 x 73.4 x 8.41 mm
Weight 159 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts - -
SIM-free £109.00 -
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei P30 Lite or Huawei P30 Pro 2020?

The Huawei P30 Pro 2020 has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Huawei P30 Lite's 6", the Huawei P30 Lite has the sharper display at 425 pixels per inch versus 398, and the Huawei P30 Lite uses a IPS LCD panel while the Huawei P30 Pro 2020 has a OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei P30 Lite or Huawei P30 Pro 2020?

The Huawei P30 Lite features a 40 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P30 Pro 2020 has a 40 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Huawei P30 Lite and Huawei P30 Pro 2020?

The Huawei P30 Lite is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Huawei P30 Pro 2020 comes in 256GB.

What processors do the Huawei P30 Lite and Huawei P30 Pro 2020 use?

The Huawei P30 Lite is powered by the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei P30 Pro 2020 uses the HiSilicon Kirin 980.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei P30 Lite or Huawei P30 Pro 2020?

The Huawei P30 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 33g lighter at 159 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, and is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei P30 Lite or Huawei P30 Pro 2020?

The Huawei P30 Lite is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Huawei P30 Pro 2020 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Huawei P30 Lite and Huawei P30 Pro 2020 run?

Both phones run Android.