Huawei P20 Lite
A hugely popular mid-ranger with a glass design and notch display.
The Huawei P20 Lite is a mid-range Huawei smartphone released Mar 2018, with a launch price of $370. It pairs the Kirin 659 with a 5.84" LCD display, a 16 MP + 2 MP main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — One of the best-selling mid-rangers of its era. Standout strengths: premium glass design at a mid price. and trendy notch fhd+ display. Main trade-off: kirin 659 is modest.
One of the best-selling mid-rangers of its era.
P20 Lite gave the flagship P20's notch-and-glass look to the mid-range at an affordable price — and sold in enormous numbers across Europe and Asia. The Kirin 659 kept it modest, but the design, cameras and (pre-ban) Google services made it a runaway hit.
Read the full review- Premium glass design at a mid price.
- Trendy notch FHD+ display.
- 16 MP front and rear cameras.
- microSD + jack — had Google services.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Huawei P20 Lite compares
| Huawei P20 Lite | Galaxy Note 5 | P Smart (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 | Exynos 7420 | Kirin 710 |
| Display | 5.84" LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 6.21" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP + 2 MP | 16 MP · f/1.9 | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Launch price | $370 | $700 | $230 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Huawei P20 Lite released?
The Huawei P20 Lite was released in Mar 2018.
How much does the Huawei P20 Lite cost?
The Huawei P20 Lite launched at $370 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Huawei P20 Lite screen size and type?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a 5.84" LCD display.
What chipset does the Huawei P20 Lite use?
The Huawei P20 Lite is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Huawei P20 Lite have?
The Huawei P20 Lite ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Huawei P20 Lite battery capacity?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Huawei P20 Lite charge?
The Huawei P20 Lite supports 18 W wired charging.
What is the Huawei P20 Lite main camera?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a 16 MP + 2 MP main camera.
Does the Huawei P20 Lite have a headphone jack?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Huawei P20 Lite get software updates?
The Huawei P20 Lite update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the Huawei P20 Lite weigh?
The Huawei P20 Lite weighs 145 g.
What colours does the Huawei P20 Lite come in?
The Huawei P20 Lite is available in 3 colours: Midnight Black, Klein Blue, Sakura Pink.
Is the Huawei P20 Lite worth buying?
P20 Lite gave the flagship P20's notch-and-glass look to the mid-range at an affordable price — and sold in enormous numbers across Europe and Asia. The Kirin 659 kept it modest, but the design, cameras and (pre-ban) Google services made it a runaway hit. SpecEagle gives the Huawei P20 Lite an editorial score of 52/100.
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