Huawei P20 Lite vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Y9 (2018) leads — 22/100 vs 15/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Y9 (2018) has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3000); the Huawei P20 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 170g).
Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Lighter: 145g vs 170g
- Better camera (14/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Huawei Y9 (2018) scores 7 points higher (22/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2018) are nearly equal (14/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 810 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (58/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2018) are nearly equal (14/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (32/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) edges out the Huawei P20 Lite by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.