Huawei just launched Honor 20 Lite. Yes, probably you are living a Deja Vu since an Honor 20 Lite has already been in commerce for months. Well, it is a new variant for the Chinese market and its complete name is Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition. So Huawei launched yet another midrange, and that is why it is time to compare it with its main rivals. We chose the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (also known in China as the Mi CC9) and the Realme X2 since we believe they are among the best midrange choices released recently. Here is full comparison between their specifications.
Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2
| Oppo Realme X2 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Huawei Honor 20 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 158.7 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm, 182 g | 156.8 x 74.5 x 8.7 mm, 179 grams | 157.2 x 73.2 x 7.65 mm, 172.5 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 710F, octa-core 2.2 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie, Color OS | Android 9 Pie, MIUI | Android 9 Pie, EMUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.3, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4000 mAh, fast charging 30W with VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 | 4030 mAh, fast charging 18W | 4000 mAh, fast charging 22.5W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot |
Design
The design and the build quality are not the strong points of the Realme X2. If we consider all the devices of this comparison, it is the only with a plastic frame, while both the Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite come with an aluminum frame besides their glass backs. Between Honor 20 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the one I prefer is the latter since it comes with a more suggestive glass back thanks to its light effects. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has even a thinner chin making it even more attractive. Last but not least, its glass back is covered by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.
Display
Besides winning the design comparison, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is superior even if we talk about displays. First of all, it supports the HDR technology which allows watching multimedia content with richer video quality. Further, it has a very high peak brightness for its AMOLED panel. Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition has high DCI-P3 coverage, but I personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite on the paper, Realme X2 has a classic AMOLED display which lacks the support to HDR and a wide DCI-P3 coverage, so it loses the comparison again.
Hardware/Software
Finally, Realme X2 neutralizes its rivals. All thanks to its amazing Snapdragon 730G: the best midrange-class processor by Qualcomm. If you want a better Qualcomm chipset, you must go for the Snapdragon 8xx flagship series. The Snapdragon 730G is a chipset meant especially for gamers and it provides high graphics performance as well as low energy consumption. Another advantage of the Realme X2 is its higher-end memory configuration: it sports up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, while Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition stop at 128 GB. Between Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition, the former wins since it has a more powerful chipset. Android 9 Pie is installed out of the box in each case.
Camera
The presence of a quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor and a dedicated macro camera makes the Realme X2 a better camera phone than both its opponents. It even comes with a great 32 MP selfie camera. The second place goes to the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite which sports a triple camera setup and another 32 MP selfie camera.
Battery
In each case, you get a 4000 mAh battery. What changes the battery life is the efficiency of the components. Given that Realme X2 is equipped with a chipset built at just 7 nm, it should provide a longer battery life. And it even has a faster charging technology: it charges up to 67 percent in just 30 minutes.
Price
Realme X2 starts from less than €250/$280 in China, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite costs less than €230/$255, and Honor 20 Lite Youth Edition starts from less than €180/$200. Overall Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a more complete phone since it has a premium build quality, an amazing display, and a well balanced specs sheet. But Realme X2 provides higher performance and cameras. Honor 20 Lite is way more affordable, but it is overall inferior.
Huawei Honor 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Oppo Realme X2: PRO and CONS
Oppo Realme X2
PROS
- Better hardware
- Good cameras
- Faster charging
- Micro SD dedicated slot
CONS
- Inferior build quality
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
PROS
- Good build quality
- Great display
- Nice design
- Great front camera
CONS
- Nothing particular
Huawei Honor 20 Lite
PROS
- Good design
- Compact
- Affordable price
- Nice display
CONS
- Inferior hardware
