Honor 20 lite vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 336,905); the Honor 20 lite is noticeably lighter (164g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor 20 lite better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 222g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 336905
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 lite vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (78/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 lite | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | — | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 lite and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Honor 20 lite by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (78/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (84/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (68/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 lite or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 lite or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 lite over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.