Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei P20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei P20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Mate 20 LiteHuawei Mate 20 LiteLatam · 4GB · 64GB · LX3
Huawei P20 LiteHuawei P20 LiteGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · LX1
Xiaomi Mi 9 SEXiaomi Mi 9 SEGlobal · 6GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi8 SEXiaomi Mi8 SEChina · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Latam · 4GB · 64GB · LX3
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Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · LX1
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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.9Performance & Hardware 5.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.1Camera 7.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
163 reviews
7.8
171 reviews
9.0
118 reviews
9.0
54 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei P20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE vs Xiaomi Mi8 SE

Specs Huawei Mate 20 Lite price compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Latam · 4GB · 64GB · LX3 		where to buy Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · LX1 		Xiaomi Mi 9 SE price comparison Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Global · 6GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi8 SE prices Xiaomi Mi8 SE
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.3" 5.84" 5.97" 5.88"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 81% useful 80% useful 85% useful 81% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19:9 19.5:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.3 mm
158.3 mm
7.6 mm 		71.2 mm
148.6 mm
7.4 mm 		70.5 mm
147.5 mm
7.5 mm 		73.1 mm
147.3 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 172 g 145 g 155 g 164 g
Micro Kirin 710
Octa-Core 		Kirin 659
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 712
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 710
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 138.000
v? 		87.976
v7 		226.183
v8 		218.159
v8
Battery 3750 mAh 3000 mAh 3070 mAh 3120 mAh
Main Camera 1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 24 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 24.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases SNE-LX3, SNE-L23 Nova 3e, ANE-L21 Xiaomi Mi9 SE, M1903F2G Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		March 2018,
6 years ago 		February 2019,
5 years ago 		May 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Latam Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Size
75.3 mm • 158.3 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm • 148.6 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.5 mm • 147.5 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.1 mm • 147.3 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 145 g 155 g 164 g
Usable surface 81 % 80 % 85 % 81 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

Blue
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
Black

Blue

Pink
Black

Blue

Gold

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 5.84" 5.97" 5.88"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS AMOLED • Samsung AMOLED • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 19:9 19:9 19.5:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2244 px
Density 409 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • 103% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Wide screen notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.0
8.2
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.0
9.5
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.0
9.4
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
7.1
9.1
9.1
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 2x Kryo 360 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 16 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G51 MP4 ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 616 Qualcomm Adreno 616

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
138.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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87.976
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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226.183
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 61% of devices
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218.159
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 18% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
7.5
8.2
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
7.9
9.2
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
6.5
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Triple rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20 Mpx 16 Mpx 48 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- -- 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm 0.80 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size -- -- 1/2" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
--
8 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Omnivision OV8856
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
--
PureCel
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
--
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
1/4"
1/5"
3
Camera type
--
--

Wide Angle lens
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/3.1"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 24 Mpx 16 Mpx 24.8 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony IMX576 Exmor RS Samsung S5K3T1
Type -- -- CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- 1.00 µm 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- -- 1/2.78" 1/3.1"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.4
9.3
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
6.6
8.1
7.8
Quality of selfies
8.6
7.9
8.8
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
7.7
8.6
8.8
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.410 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		1.210 W/Kg on head
1.080 W/Kg on body 		1.385 W/Kg on head
1.385 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
8.7
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.7
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.6
9.1
9.5
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3750 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3070 mAh
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3120 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 52%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 9 Pie)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 52%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
163 reviews
171 reviews
118 reviews
54 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 78 --
From $ 151 --
Prices unavailable

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