Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei P20 lite
Comparison between Huawei nova 3i 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 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 3i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,340 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 352
- against 214
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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Pixel Density
- 432 ppi
- against 409 ppi
- Weight
- 145 g
- against 169 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 138,585 | 87,431 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 352 Best value | 214 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 809 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4x1.7 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 | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple | Blue, Pink, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 157.6 mm | 148.6 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 145 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % Best value | 80.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,340 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 5.84″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 432 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,785 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | 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, EDR, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 3i | P20 lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | INE-LX1, INE-LX1r, Sydney 6353, INE-LX2r, INE-AL00, INE-TL00 | NE-TL00, ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2, ANE-LX3, ANE-LX2J, ANE-AL00, ANE-L23, ANE-L22, ANE-L21, HWV32, ANE-TL00, ANY-LX2 |
