Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) vs Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Nova 7i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2021 4:09 AM, updated: 6/5/2021 4:13 AM

Compare Huawei Nova 7i X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)

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!

8 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2310 pixels
+409 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	398 PPI
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP174% Higher resolution main camera
3750 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+40W122% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB nano-Memory

LTPS IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Nova 7i (L21B)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L01 Single-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	Huawei Nova 7i (JNY-L22A) NFC Dual-SIM (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	9/12/2018	1/30/2020
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 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)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	398 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)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
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 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	400/75 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	8000x6000 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 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	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
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	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
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