Huawei P30 vs Huawei P30 Lite

Our Verdict: Huawei P30 has an OLED display, giving it a useful contrast advantage over the IPS LCD in Huawei P30 Lite. The standard model's 6.1-inch screen is close in size to the Lite's 6.15-inch panel, and their 165g and 159g weights are also similar. The Lite therefore does not represent a major change in portability, even though it is slightly lighter. Prefer the P30 if display contrast matters; the Lite is most relevant when that small weight reduction matters more than moving to OLED.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Lite is the cheaper buy at £105 SIM-free.

Huawei P30 Huawei P30 vs Huawei P30 Lite Huawei P30 Lite
Screen
6.1" 6"
Display
OLED IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2312
Pixels Per Inch
422 425
Rear Camera
40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 980 Hisilicon Kirin 710
Battery
3,650 mAh 3,340 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
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
5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD 5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
Dimensions
149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm
Weight
165 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£135.00 £105.00
Deals Deals
Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Lite Huawei P30 Lite
Screen 6.1" 6"
Display OLED IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2312
Pixels Per Inch 422 425
Rear Camera 40 Megapixels 40 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 980 Hisilicon Kirin 710
Battery 3,650 mAh 3,340 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
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 5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD 5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
Dimensions 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm
Weight 165 grams 159 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - -
SIM-free £135.00 £105.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Huawei P30
Huawei P30

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £135

Huawei P30 Lite
Huawei P30 Lite

128GB

Midnight Black

Refurbished

From £105

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 422 pixels per inch, and the Huawei P30 uses a OLED panel while the Huawei P30 Lite has a IPS LCD.

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

The Huawei P30 features a 40 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P30 Lite 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 P30 or Huawei P30 Lite?

The Huawei P30 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £105.00.

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

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

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

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

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

It's a trade-off: the Huawei P30 Lite is lighter but the Huawei P30 is more compact. It's 6g lighter at 159 grams, though the Huawei P30 is actually the more compact phone at 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6 mm.

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

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

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

Both phones run Android.