Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)

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

3/25/2019 5:58 PM, updated: 5/1/2021 7:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

12 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	vs	10 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core36% 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 (110GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP46% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3750 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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

29 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Black Shark (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L01 Single-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM
Country or region available	(Europe), South Africa	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	9/12/2018	4/13/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
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	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	550nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
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 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm 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	Digital and optical 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)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
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)	Xiaomi Black Shark (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: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1)	Xiaomi Black Shark (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