Huawei P20 Lite vs Realme GT7
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $300 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 15/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Realme GT7
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better portability (90/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 62 points higher (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 leads (61/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, Realme GT7 — 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 Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (61/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 7478 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 145 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Huawei P20 Lite was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (61/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 62 points (77/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Realme GT7?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.