Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei nova 3i
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite leads — 30/100 vs 28/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite has the bigger battery (3750 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 20 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't.
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei nova 3i
- Bigger battery: 3750 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 20MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (19/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 169g vs 172g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Huawei nova 3i, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite scores 2 points higher (30/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (19/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Mate 20 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Huawei nova 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei nova 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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 — 58/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (19/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei Mate 20 Lite are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei nova 3i — 28/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Huawei nova 3i?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use.