Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite 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)

06Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3350
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	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.3"1% Larger screen	vs	6.26"
+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP29% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 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 + 2MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 24MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3750 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3350 mAh
+18W80% 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	10W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)2% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

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

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	小米8 Lite (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi8 Lite, Xiaomi Platina
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Europe), Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	9/12/2018	9/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	75.8 x 156.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.16 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.26" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (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: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE
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, LTE-A
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)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.12µm
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	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)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	3350 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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: Twilight gold, Dream blue, Deep space gray • MIUI • 19:9 screen • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (128GB)
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