Huawei P20 Lite vs OnePlus Nord 2T

The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $300 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 28/100 vs 10/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 190g).

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 89
OnePlus Nord 2T
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 190g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $380

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 18 points higher (28/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

Huawei P20 Lite: The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord 2T: The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Lite OnePlus Nord 2T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 88000
Geekbench Single 215
Geekbench Multi 810
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm
Weight 145 g 190 g
Price $300 $380
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
OnePlus Nord 2T
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Lite
$300
OnePlus Nord 2T
$380

Price difference: $80. Huawei P20 Lite is cheaper by $80.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on camera score (37/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the OnePlus Nord 2T?

The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.