Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 30/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 299g).

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Performance 26
Display 58
Camera 19
Battery 16
Portability 80
Value for money —

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 66
Camera 67
Battery 74
Portability 52
Value for money 48

What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 299g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 336905
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 362
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1222
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 3750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 40 points higher (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (74/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 20 Lite Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Kirin 9050 Pro
AnTuTu 336905 1825771
Geekbench Single 362 1636
Geekbench Multi 1222 5775
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2232x3184
Refresh rate — 90 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 18W 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 20 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 HarmonyOS 7.0
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP58
Dimensions 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm
Weight 172 g 299 g
Launch price — $2799

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

  • Main: 20MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
19
camera

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
16
battery

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 Lite Hisilicon Kirin 710
30/100
336905 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100 +81.5%
1825771 AnTuTu

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 20 Lite

Price unknown

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (75/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (67/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (74/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (80/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 40 points (70/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.