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Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
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7.5/10
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The Huawei Mate 20 Lite currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 15 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.3"
20+ MP, f/1.8
Camera
Camera
20+ MP, f/1.8
3750 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Talk Android
Talk Android

The Mate 20 Lite offers a premium design that disguises its mid-range nature, outstanding battery life, and good photography chops. It packs a punch for its price of £379, and as a mid-range phone that I really enjoyed using (apart from the odd crashing app), I would generally have no hesitation in...

- Peter Holden, Talk Android
KitGuru
KitGuru

The Mate 20 Lite is a decent mid-range phone from Huawei. It isn’t going to blow your socks off, but it generally does everything fairly well.

- Dominic Moass, KitGuru
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

Good battery life, a sharp-looking design and solid camera make the Huawei Mate 20 Lite a good buy for those wanting high-end style at a sensible price. However, as is often the case with Huawei phones, sister brand Honor’s similar device for less money is hard to ignore.

- Andrew Williams, TrustedReviews
Android Authority
Android Authority

This phone feels like a proof of concept for the Mate 20 proper, but is too overpriced to be recommended.

- Adam Sinicki, Android Authority
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is a powerful smartphone with a large display, but is only a minor update over its predecessor.

- Mike Wobker, Notebookcheck


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Huawei backs up the Mate 20 Lite with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.3"

The Huawei Mate 20 Lite's screen size is 6.3 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 710 Octa core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system (OS).

Camera
20+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 20+ MP, f/1.8 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 24+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3750mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3750 mAh battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 1461 minutes, 842 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Mate 20 Lite Specs

Overview
Release Date September 5, 2018
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 710 Octa core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.46 W/kg
Body: 1.13 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX, aptX HD
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
20+ Megapixels, f/1.8
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Dual camera feature (2 MP 2nd camera), HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
24+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Dual camera feature (20 MP 2nd camera)
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density 409 pixels
Size 6.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3750 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 768 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 842 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1461 minutes
Standby Time Up to 22 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Black, Sapphire Blue, Platinum Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.83 x 7.53 x 0.76 cm (6.2 x 3 x 0.3 in)
Weight 172 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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