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TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G) vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)

Side by side comparison between TP-Link Neffos C5 Max vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G) 04Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3045
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 Max X
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Neffos C5 Max (3G)} 4 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G) vs Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)} 24 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 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
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+409 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.3"15%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP71%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipopvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3045 mAhvs+3750 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
ModelNeffos C5 Max (3G)Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Other model namesNeffos C5 Max LTE Dual-Sim, TP-Link TP702EHuawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)United Arab Emirates
(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
BrandTP-LinkHuawei
Release date1/1/20169/12/2018
Depth8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP3 450MhzARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/11 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
20 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels(dual front camera)
24 megapixels
2MP depth
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3045 mAh3750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Gray, Pearl White
• LED notification
• Smart screenshot
• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold

☢️ Radiation rate

TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (3G)Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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