ZTE Grand S (3G) vs Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)

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

3/25/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X ZTE Grand S (3G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

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!

5 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)	vs	21 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)10% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP71% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+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 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1780 mAh	vs	+3750 mAh111% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Grand S (3G)	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	ZTE	Huawei
Release date	3/1/2013	9/12/2018
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	64GB (50GB 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
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	3750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
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: Silver, Red, Blue, White • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)
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