Huawei Mate 20 Lite
A big-screen mid-ranger with four cameras and a glass body.
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a mid-range Huawei smartphone released Aug 2018, with a launch price of $400. It pairs the Kirin 710 with a 6.3" LCD display, a 20 MP + 2 MP main camera and a 3,750 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 54/100 — The four-camera mid-range Mate. Standout strengths: four cameras (front and rear dual). and big 6.3" fhd+ screen. Main trade-off: slow 10 w charging.
The four-camera mid-range Mate.
Mate 20 Lite paired the Kirin 710 with a quad-camera setup (dual front and rear) and a big screen, riding the flagship Mate 20's name to strong mid-range sales. Slow charging held it back, but the camera count and battery made it a popular pick before the Google-services era ended.
Read the full review- Four cameras (front and rear dual).
- Big 6.3" FHD+ screen.
- Larger 3,750 mAh battery.
- microSD + jack (with Google services).
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Huawei Mate 20 Lite compares
| Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Huawei Mate S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 54 | 89 | 54 |
| Chipset | Kirin 710 | SD 8 Elite | Kirin 935 |
| Display | 6.3" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED |
| Main camera | 20 MP + 2 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3,750 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $400 | $1,299 | $700 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Huawei Mate 20 Lite released?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite was released in Aug 2018.
How much does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite cost?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite launched at $400 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Huawei Mate 20 Lite screen size and type?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a 6.3" LCD display.
What chipset does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite use?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is powered by the Kirin 710 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite have?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Huawei Mate 20 Lite battery capacity?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a 3,750 mAh battery.
How fast does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite charge?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite supports 10 W wired charging.
What is the Huawei Mate 20 Lite main camera?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a 20 MP + 2 MP main camera.
Does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite have a headphone jack?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Huawei Mate 20 Lite get software updates?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite weigh?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite weighs 172 g.
What colours does the Huawei Mate 20 Lite come in?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is available in 3 colours: Black, Platinum Gold, Sapphire Blue.
Is the Huawei Mate 20 Lite worth buying?
Mate 20 Lite paired the Kirin 710 with a quad-camera setup (dual front and rear) and a big screen, riding the flagship Mate 20's name to strong mid-range sales. Slow charging held it back, but the camera count and battery made it a popular pick before the Google-services era ended. SpecEagle gives the Huawei Mate 20 Lite an editorial score of 54/100.
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