Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) vs Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G2 4G vs Huawei P20 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 5:12 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 10:34 AM

Compare Huawei P20 Lite X Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Huawei P20 Lite (LX3) Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core166% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)49% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+435 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.8"16% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP124% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 times 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	P20 Lite (LX3)
Other model names	Moto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-SIM	Huawei P20 lite ANE-LX3 32GB, ANE-L23, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	China	South Africa, (Latin America), Brazil, Canada
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	2/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015	3/19/2018
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
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 • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX3)
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