Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB) vs Huawei P9 Lite (L23)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 X vs Huawei P9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2019 11:25 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 4:52 PM

Compare Huawei P9 Lite X Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Huawei P9 Lite (L23) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)

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30 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2244 pixels17% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+7.2"38% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.7" inches76% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+22.5W125% 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
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)58% Lighter
8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
346 PPI	vs	+424 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

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

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

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
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Model	Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-TL00 6GB RAM, Huawei Everest	Huawei P9 Lite VNS-L23 (3GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region available	China	(Global, International), USA, Paraguay, Taiwan
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2018	5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)	72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	7.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	346 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (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 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory 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	1400/200 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 X (TL00 128GB)	Huawei P9 Lite (L23)
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