The Huawei midrange family is actually so big that it is almost impossible to remember all the mid-rangers released by the Chinese company in the last year, especially in the Chinese market. The nth of them is the Honor 20i, which will soon hit the global market under the Honor 20 Lite moniker. And in the actual period, there is nothing more appropriate than comparing the new handset with the other recent mid-rangers from Huawei. Among the latest ones, there is the Huawei Nova 4e, recently launched globally as the Huawei P30 Lite, and the Huawei Enjoy 9s that is a slightly better variant of the P Smart+ 2019. We are talking about very similar devices, but they come with some important differences that you will discover in this specs comparison.
Huawei Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s
| Huawei Honor 20i | Huawei Nova 4e | Huawei Enjoy 9s | |
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| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 154.8 x 73.6 x 8 mm, 164 grams | 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams | 155.2 x 73.4 x 8 mm, 160 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.21 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 415 ppi, LTPS IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.2 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 24 + 16 + 2 MP 8 MP front camera |
| BATTERY | 3400 mAh, fast charging 10W | 3340 mAh, fast charging 18W | 3400 mAh, Fast Charging 10W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
The gradient glass back covers of these devices are simply amazing. They are both elegant and very attractive, so they surely deserve attention when it comes to aesthetics. My favorite one is Huawei Nova 4e, but for a reason, that has nothing to do with the look. The Nova 4e, also known as the P30 Lite in the global market, is a thinner device, it is more lightweight and it is also more compact. That is why it wins the design comparison.
Display
On the paper, Huawei Enjoy 9s seems to have a slightly better display thanks to the LTPS technology improving some key parameters. But we are only talking about marginal differences, so do not focus so much on this. All of these devices come with a waterdrop display and very narrow bezels, as well as a similar size. Huawei Nova 4e has a slightly smaller display than Honor 20i and Huawei Enjoy 9s, which makes it slightly more compact.
Specs & Software
You get exactly the same chipset in each case: a midrange-class Kirin 710 that offers more or less the same performances as the Snapdragon 660. The only thing changing is the memory configuration. Huawei Enjoy 9s comes with just 4 GB of RAM, so it loses the comparison. The winner is the Honor 20i as it is equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while the most powerful configuration of the Nova 4e is 6/128 GB. All of these phones are based on Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9 to customize it.
Camera
Overall, the best camera department belongs to the Huawei Nova 4e, at least on the paper. In each case, you get a triple camera setup with a main 24 MP sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor, but on the Huawei Nova 4e, the stabilization seems better, even though it is not optical stabilization. But note that Honor 20i has an important advantage: it is the only that can record videos in 1080p at 60 fps. Huawei Enjoy 9s loses the comparison because of its below-average 8 MP selfie camera, while both the Honor 20i and Huawei Nova 4e come with 32 MP front cameras.
Battery
We did not establish a winner of the battery comparison because these devices feature similar battery capacities and also similar specs, so the battery life varies just slightly depending on the scenario. Huawei Nova 4e’s battery is slightly smaller, but the phone also comes with a faster charging technology thanks to a power of 18W.
Price
Despite they come with very similar specifications, these devices carry different price tags. Huawei Enjoy 9s starts from just €200/$224 and it is the most affordable one, Honor 20i has a starting price tag of €210/$235, and Huawei Nova 4e costs at least €270/$303 in its base variant. Due to its more compact body and its amazing cameras, Huawei Nova 4e is the winner of this comparison, but not for a big margin. That is why you would better go for the Honor 20i because of its way more affordable price.
- Read More: Honor 20i with 32MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras and Kirin 710 launched for 1,599 Yuan (~$238)
Huawei Honor 20i vs Huawei Nova 4e vs Huawei Enjoy 9s: PROs and CONS
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