Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei P30 lite New Edition
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei P30 lite New Edition (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads — 35/100 vs 28/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 16 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei P30 lite New Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei P30 lite New Edition is noticeably lighter (152g vs 169g).
Huawei nova 3i
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- Overall rating 28/100
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 152g vs 169g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (59/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Huawei P30 lite New Edition, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition scores 7 points higher (35/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads (39/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (39/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P30 lite New Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2312 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| 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 | 152.9×72.7×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2312
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Huawei P30 lite New Edition, 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 P30 lite New Edition and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (39/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei P30 lite New Edition?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei P30 lite New Edition?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei P30 lite New Edition — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei P30 lite New Edition?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition leads on camera score (39/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Huawei P30 lite New Edition?
The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P30 lite New Edition is a better fit for everyday use.