Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)

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8 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)25% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels24% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+9.7"54% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh96% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3750 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core88% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
437 grams (15.3 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)154% Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+409 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP174% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP20 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	9/12/2018
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	437 grams (15.3 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	3750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered