Apple iPhone XR (128GB) vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XR vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2019 11:07 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X Apple iPhone XR (128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
IPS

828x1792

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2942
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3) Compare Apple iPhone XR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Apple iPhone XR (128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
+128GB (116GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Face unlock 2D
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)13% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
828x1792 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels70% Higher resolution screen
324 PPI	vs	+409 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"	vs	+6.3"3% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP83% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2942 mAh	vs	+3750 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone XR (128GB)	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Other model names	iPhone XR A1984, A2105, A2106, A2107, A2108	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L03 (Single-sim), Huawei Sydney
Country or region available	(Global, International)	USA, Mexico
Brand	Apple	Huawei
Release date	10/26/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	9/12/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 150.9 millimeters (2.98 x 5.94 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	828x1792 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	324 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
System version	iOS 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 341196 (v7), 422465 (v8) Geekbench: 11437 (v4.4), 2690 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (116GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2942 mAh	3750 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	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: Blue, Black, White, Yellow, Red, Coral • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XR (128GB)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered