Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2019 4:46 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 10:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A20 X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (50GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)2% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3750 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	Galaxy A20 SM-A205F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	9/12/2018	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)