Huawei P20 Lite vs OnePlus 13
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
OnePlus 13
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $899
- Better portability (90/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (90/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9700 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Huawei P20 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (90/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the OnePlus 13?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.