Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 2 vs Huawei P20 lite
Comparison between Huawei nova 2 and Huawei P20 lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 2, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.4 mm
Huawei P20 lite, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Usable Surface
- 80.5 %
- against 69.7 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.84″
- against 5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz | 2.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 74,998 | 87,431 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 214 | 214 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 809 | 809 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Gold, Black, Rose Gold | Blue, Pink, Black |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 68.9 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 142.2 mm | 148.6 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 145 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.7 % | 80.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,950 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi Best value | 432 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,785 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 2 | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PIC-AL00, PIC-TL00, PIC-LX9, HWV31 | NE-TL00, ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2, ANE-LX3, ANE-LX2J, ANE-AL00, ANE-L23, ANE-L22, ANE-L21, HWV32, ANE-TL00, ANY-LX2 |
