Honor 20 lite vs Honor 20i

The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor 20i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. Both devices score the same overall rating of 31/100. Key differences: the Honor 20 lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20i doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 31/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 27
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
Honor 20i
Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 27
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money
What makes Honor 20 lite better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Honor 20i better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

The Honor 20 lite and the Honor 20i received the same MobileRank rating — 31/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

Honor 20 lite: The Honor 20 lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor 20i: The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 20 lite Honor 20i
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Hisilicon Kirin 710
AnTuTu 336905 336905
Geekbench Single 362 362
Geekbench Multi 1222 1222
Display 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 3400 mAh 3400 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
Main camera 24 MP 24 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9
NFC yes no
Dimensions 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm
Weight 164 g 164 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
  • Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
27
camera
Honor 20i
  • Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
  • 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
59
display
Honor 20i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
59
display
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Honor 20i
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 20 lite and Honor 20i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 20 lite Hisilicon Kirin 710
31/100
336905 AnTuTu
Honor 20i Hisilicon Kirin 710
31/100
336905 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Honor 20i?

Both devices scored 31/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor 20i.

What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Honor 20i?

The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor 20i — 31/100.

Should you choose the Honor 20 lite over the Honor 20i?

The Honor 20 lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 20i is a better fit for everyday use.