Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2) vs Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)

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

3/25/2019 11:02 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 SE X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.88"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)

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!

10 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	vs	11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2248 pixels
+6.3"7% Larger screen	vs	5.88"
+(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 + 2MP30% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+3750 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3120 mAh
+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
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)5% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
409 PPI	vs	+424 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

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

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L22 (Single-sim), Huawei Sydney	小米8 SE, Xiaomi Mi8 SE (64GB+6GB RAM) M1805E2A, Xiaomi Sirius
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	9/12/2018	6/1/2018
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)	73.09 x 147.28 millimeters (2.88 x 5.8 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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	800/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5184x3840 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	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	3120 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast 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-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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: Gray, Blue, Red, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Quick Charge 3.0 • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)	Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (64GB/6GB)
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