Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Lite - is there any point in paying more?

Huawei often releases several modifications of the same model to the market. P20 and P20 Pro are camera phones, which, if they did not become revolutionary, they certainly turned out to be interesting. Along with them, a stripped-down version of the Huawei P20 Lite appeared on the market, it was immediately swept away from the shelves. Comparing the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Lite will make it possible to understand the difference between the devices, and also to find out whether it makes sense to overpay for the older version.

Specifications

To make a full comparison of Huawei P20 vs Huawei P20 Lite, you should first consider the characteristics of the devices. It often happens that modifications differ in memory size or display size. In this case, the difference will not be only in this. Devices are different processors and some other parameters. Full specifications are shown in the table.

Specifications	Huawei P20	Huawei P20 Lite
OS	Android 8.1	Android 8.0
Display	5.8 inches, 2240 * 1080, IPS, Gorilla Glass 5	5.84 inches, 2280 * 1080, IPS, Gorilla Glass 5
CPU	Kirin 970	Kirin 659
Memory	4/128 GB	4/64 GB
Main camera	12 + 20 megapixel tracking laser focus, two-fold optical zoom	16 + 2 Mp
Front-camera	24 Mp	16 Mp
Battery	3400 mAh fast charge	3000 mAh
Interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type-C, NFC, GPS, Glonass, LTE	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type-C, NFC, GPS, Glonass, LTE
Protection	IP - 53
Size and weight	149.1 * 70.8 * 7.65 mm, 165 grams	148 * 71 * 7.4 mm, 145 grams

If you look at the characteristics listed above, you can see that the Huawei P20 differs from the P20 Lite in its filling rather than its design or dimensions.. The older model with a slightly smaller screen size turned out to be heavier, longer and thicker. In addition, the device has protection against water and dust, the younger version did not receive it.

Huawei P20

From what is not listed in the table, the following should be noted.

1. P20 has stereo speakers, faster memory.
2. The younger device wins by the fact that can add memory. In the older gadget, the main memory is limited to 128 gigabytes. However, this volume is enough for most tasks.
3. Another difference is in the older version. included in the package is a case and headset, Lite only got a headset.

Conclusion. In terms of security, sound,P20 earns one point and opens the score 1: 0 in favor of the older model.

Appearance

If you compare Huawei P20 and P20 Light in appearance, then the devices are almost the same. Both devices are not slippery, by the number of colors the phones are the same. In order not to describe the model completely, because there are a lot of reviews on the Internet, for comparison, it makes sense to point out only the differences - they are minimal.

1. The older model fingerprint scanner located under the screen. Due to this, the diagonal turned out to be slightly smaller than that of the P20 Lite. The last scanner is located on the back, it is traditionally a round module.
   

2. The next difference is the presence of the older device laser focus. It is located under the camera and just above the flash. In the Lite version, there is no autofocus.
   
3. P20 rear panel glass and resembles a mirror; in the P20 Lite it is created from several layers that shimmer beautifully in the sun.
4. Another point that can make it clear which device is cheaper - side faces. The edges of both devices are sloping, but the P20 clearly has a metal feel. In P20 Lite, the frame is also metal, but it is made in such a way that it feels like plastic.
5. The younger device has less quality oleophobic layer. The model quickly becomes covered with prints, both in front, and behind.
   

The location of the elements, the control buttons - everything is completely identical. If you look at the phones and not take them in hand, it seems that they are almost twins. But when the devices fall into the palm, the difference becomes noticeable. This was done so that, looking at the models, the buyer became interested in both devices, but taking them in hand, felt the difference and bought a more expensive version.

Conclusion. By design, the models do not differ; no competitor receives a point. But in terms of tactile sensations, the P20 is a cut above and due to this, it rushes forward with a 2: 0 score.

Display

Both models got identical IPS matrices. Due to the slightly larger display size of the P20 Lite, the resolution is slightly higher. In general, both matrices are good. There is a high stock of brightness, color saturation, viewing angles. Of the minuses - both models unnaturally transmit a gray color, and the color display calibration itself is not very accurate. Visually, this does not catch the eye, it is clear that the gray color is not very gray. The settings of the screens are the same, there is eye protection, auto brightness adjustment, color temperature adjustment.

Conclusion.Models are equivalent to the screens between each other, but if we consider the price of the older device, then the matrix could be configured and better. For this reason, one ball goes to the P20 Lite piggy bank, and thus the score becomes 2: 1. The leader remains the older device.

Battery

Both models have a non-removable battery, but the older model has more than 400 mAh. If you translate it into hours of use, then the P20 can withstand about 1.5 days of stress, the P20 Lite will last 18-20 hours. From the point of view of watching videos and games, the results are the same - 5 hours of toys, 7-8 hours of movies. P20 with a slightly larger battery has a significant advantage in autonomy, and this was achieved with a processor that is more intelligent than a younger brother.

On a note! Huawei P20 Pro - the eldest brother in the family is able to work without charging for about two days, which is very worthy for the modern flagship.

The P20 has SuperCharge charging technology, QuickCharge's youngest device.. The difference is in the time of filling the battery. The older model in 30 minutes will reach 65%, and in 70 minutes 100% charge. The youngest device in 30 minutes will receive 50% of the battery, and the full volume can be obtained in 100 minutes. The difference is significant.

Conclusion.After assessing the autonomy point goes to P20, and the score becomes 3: 1

Camera

Perhaps the most interesting point of comparison concerns cameras. The fact is that the older models were positioned first like camera phones. This is noticeable in the characteristics. The older device with the Pro prefix got three matrixes in the back, the P20 left two of them, the P20 Lite also has two, but they are much simpler, also there is no laser focusing, the auxiliary camera does not collect information and serves only to blur the background. Optical stabilization is not in any phone, and if the P20 Lite is excusable by virtue of the price tag, then for the P20 it is just plain unpleasant.

What happens at the output? The result is very interesting.

1. In good light conditions younger device removes better in terms of preserving parts. Pro version makes photos too light (in comparison), and P20, on the contrary, dark.
   
   

   Sample photos from the smartphone Huawei P20

   

   Sample photos from the smartphone Huawei P20 Pro

2. If we talk about noise and dynamic range, here P20 Lite loses. Shooting on both models in nighttime shows that the presence of laser focusing solves, and P20 makes better shots, although she has enough soap.
   
   

   Sample photos from the smartphone Huawei P20 Light

In general - the impression of photos in low light is not the best, but again we remember the price, and it turns out that the younger device looks more advantageous. He can be forgiven at the expense of the price, but the older smartphone, which is far from cheap, cannot be forgiven, although the reason is clear. There is the most senior device, and it would be strange if the photos in it turned out to be similar with the younger models.

Front cameras in both models they shoot decently, but still the P20 leaves a more pleasant impression. Here, selfies are really high-quality, and for those who like to shoot themselves this smartphone will suit more. Video shooting the P20 Lite has FHD, the P20 has 4K, the quality is better with the older model.

The interface of the camera in the older version is overloaded, and in some places you can get confused. This is due to the fact that the processor is equipped cores with artificial intelligence (AI). They perform a number of functions, including collecting information about photos, which over time allows you to more accurately select the settings in automatic modes. The first reviews reacted to the AI ​​technology not too favorably, but as the updates were released, the system began to work better.This is especially noticeable in the P20 Pro, which itself is steeper in cameras, and with the help of AI it becomes even more interesting in this matter.

Conclusion. P20 shoots better at night, on the front camera, and generally less noisy. However, the lack of optical stabilization makes a lot of noise in the photos, and the device loses to competitors in its price segment. The P20 Lite has a slightly worse camera, but it’s difficult to find something similar around the camera among the opponents within 20,000. It is for this reason that both models get a point. P20 is better than Lite, but worse than its competitors. In Lite, on the contrary, it is inferior to its elder brother, but it is surely ahead of its colleagues in the market. The score becomes 4: 2, the leader is P20.

CPU

P20 has 4 gigabytes of RAM and 128 built-in, there is no possibility to expand the memory. The reading speed is high - 7600 Mbit / s and 500 Mbit / s. Performance is similar to the Pro version, which is good. The Kirin 970 processor is a powerful chipset with four 2.4 GHz cores and four 1.8 GHz cores, more than worthy. The model copes with all tasks and gaining about 200 thousand points in synthetic tests. With serious loads, the smartphone can warm up to 44 degrees, which is not too pleasant.

P20 has artificial intelligence cores. They help analyze the types of tasks and solve them in order, which depends on the loads on the device. Due to this, the model has turned out to be more autonomous, it has intelligent shooting modes, and also better processes video and sound.

The younger version works on the Kirin 659, it is quite an old processor. The frequency of the maximum 2.36 GHz, the minimum 1.7 GHz. For its class, the processor is very smart, gaining 90 thousand points. Memory 4 gigabytes, speed 5000 Mbps, lower than the P20, but more than worthy for its price tag. Built-in memory of 64 gigabytes, you can put a memory card of 256 gigabytes. Speed ​​- 174 Mbit / s, again, for its class performance is fast. In games, the phone can slow down, especially if you set high settings. Heating can be up to 42 degrees. The phone is fast, but not very sharpened by the game.

Conclusion. Winning in speed and performance is definitely the P20. The score is 5: 2.

Conclusion

In their price segment, both models were able to occupy a niche and demonstrate their abilities. If we talk about the P20, then it takes the performance and autonomy, but inferior to competitors camera.If we consider the younger version, then it is good in all respects. P20 Lite today you can buy for 15-16 thousand, P20 holds a price tag of 40 thousand rubles. The victory surely goes to the older model, the final result is 5: 2, but those buyers who are not willing to pay that kind of money and can afford to compromise should take a closer look at the younger device, because this is a very worthy representative in the mobile technology market.

Huawei P20 Lite