Honor 20S vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor 20S (2019) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Honor 20S
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 20S | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (54/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 20S notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (85/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor 20S is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.