Huawei P20 Lite (LX3) vs Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 Lite vs Apple iPhone 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 2:44 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:53 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 X Huawei P20 Lite (LX3) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Apple iPhone 12 (64GB) Compare Huawei P20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

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!

9 Advantages Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	vs	26 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+(front) 16MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2815 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1170x2532 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
435 PPI	vs	+457 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.8"	vs	+6.1"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP34% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+20W11% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
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Model	P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Other model names	Huawei P20 lite ANE-LX3 32GB, ANE-L23, Huawei Anne	iPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404
Country or region available	South Africa, (Latin America), Brazil, Canada	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	3/19/2018	10/13/2020
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 14
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2172 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2402 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2403, A2404 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A2172 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2402, A2403, A2404 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2815 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
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, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)