Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 30/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 239g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 31 points higher (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (64/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (72/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (82/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (40/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (64/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (80/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 31 points (61/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.