Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Huawei Y8s

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't.

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) edges out the Huawei Y8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Performance 26
Display 57
Camera
Battery 22
Portability 69
Value for money
Huawei Y8s
Performance 26
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 22
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Huawei P20 lite (2019) better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 178g vs 180g

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Huawei Y8s better?

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs the Huawei Y8s, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s and the Huawei P20 lite (2019) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

Huawei P20 lite (2019): The Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Y8s: The Huawei Y8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 lite (2019) Huawei Y8s
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Hisilicon Kirin 710
AnTuTu 336905 336905
Geekbench Single 362 362
Geekbench Multi 1222 1222
Display 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2310 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services
NFC yes no
Dimensions 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 178 g 180 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
camera
Huawei Y8s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
  • 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Huawei Y8s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Huawei Y8s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Huawei Y8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 lite (2019) Hisilicon Kirin 710
34/100
336905 AnTuTu
Huawei Y8s Hisilicon Kirin 710
32/100
336905 AnTuTu

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, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s and the Huawei P20 lite (2019) are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Huawei Y8s?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) edges out the Huawei Y8s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 lite (2019) and the Huawei Y8s?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Y8s — 32/100.

Should you choose the Huawei P20 lite (2019) over the Huawei Y8s?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Y8s is a better fit for everyday use.