Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei P20 lite (2019)
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) leads — 34/100 vs 28/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3340); the Huawei P20 lite (2019) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't.
Huawei nova 3i
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Lighter: 169g vs 178g
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Huawei P20 lite (2019), the Huawei P20 lite (2019) scores 6 points higher (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei P20 lite (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Huawei P20 lite (2019), 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, the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei P20 lite (2019) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) — 34/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Huawei P20 lite (2019)?
The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.