Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite leads — 30/100 vs 29/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y9 (2019) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 20 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 20MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Better camera (19/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3750 mAh
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei Mate 20 Lite scores 1 points higher (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 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 | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a bit better (19/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite edges out the Huawei Y9 (2019) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite leads on camera score (19/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (19/100 vs 13/100).