Huawei P20 vs P20 Lite: What's the difference?

We compare Huawei's P20 flagship phone with the cheaper P20 Lite, to see how the specs, camera tech, hardware and software differ.
The Huawei P20 boasts premium specs, including a Leica-branded camera. While the P20 Lite offers a similar design and another dual-lens camera, it's also missing many features - but boasts expandable storage and a headphone jack.
Check out our full coverage of the Huawei P20 and P20 Lite, including unboxings, tips and tricks guides and reviews!

[@davidbekham5024]

i dont understand why Huawei is removing their headphone jack

[@skye7489]

David Bekham Copying Apple. Pretty stupid, if you ask me

[@KaylaBas]

bc they tryna copy apple

[@martinpeer]

But atleast the Adapter is contained

[@OnMyGrizzle]

Phones with the headphone jack cannot be waterproof

[@strangerjazz1132]

@@KaylaBas it's called competing

[@georgecassir]

I would choose the P20 lite cause it has the finger print on the back + expandable storage

[@koolstup]

george cassir ...and its lighter

[@27dalo44]

Yeah but it is a 250 dollar diffrence

[@zane.2635]

yeah and the p20 lite is the cheaper!??soo??

[@DillonMeredith]

And it has a headphone jack

[@shaeanderson9827]

Hi, I was wondering if you could share that lovely wallpaper you had on the P20. It's gorgeous.

[@HaiderWaqas]

Where can you find the wallpaper of that p20 lite

[@nickbrown4762]

Just bought the P20 lite and very happy with it.

[@louettejohnston2300]

Nick Brown nice man

[@landervos8136]

How is the p20 after 5 months?

[@chocomanger6873]

@@landervos8136 Notice how they never replied? Probably in very deep regret now.

[@landervos8136]

@@chocomanger6873 haha, would be funny

[@TheNailEngineer]

Super useful comparison - thanks for sharing! I reckon I'll try the lite, as running out of memory is what is prompting me to ditch my current handset.

[@OP360z]

i want the p20 because of the camera app, the camera lens and the normal home button

[@32blackful]

The love u bye voice is hilarious u keep that in all ur videos Great comparison video👍

[@pranavmakhijani2002]

Can we stream Netflix in HDR on Huawie P20 lite?

[@markokraljevic2191]

What is that wallpaper on p20

[@rastooooo]

Probably not

[@alanfrombelfast4920]

Great review, can you do one on the Nokia 7 plus, i might buy my first nokia in over a decade...( tell me what the audio is like on the nokia 7 plus please! )

[@Otzmatron]

Does the P20 Lite have Haptic Feedback when typing on the keyboard?

[@trinipayne]

Yes

[@RubyFreak]

Funny, the p20 lite is the better phone, lol

[@awaisahmed9418]

Ruby Freak how???

[@RubyFreak]

awais ahmed headphonejack and expandable storage, 2 most important things on there

[@edwinho5008]

Mali T830.....

[@RubyFreak]

edwin wassup about that?

[@edwinho5008]

It's no where close to a mali G72/73

[@G_Zero127]

You keep messing up the lite and pro pointing to wrong one when you are explaining its very frustrating trying to figure out which is which you are talking about.

[@HeyYaKnow]

The P20 lite has a plastic backing, not a glass one.

[@xavieraaguilarsevilla7084]

Just bought a P20 lite and so far, I love it. It's such a pretty phone, the camera, even when it's not Leica, it's awesome.

[@syab2425]

How is it now you've had it for a month, im still considering. Thanks

[@xavieraaguilarsevilla7084]

It's really good, I don't have any complaints. I work remotely so I have a lot of work apps (slack, zoom, todoist, hootsuite, etc) just in case something fails with my pc, and they work perfectly. I had a zoom meeting with the phone the other day and no issues at all. I've also traveled a bit, changed sim cards and all good. The camera is not an S9 camera but it does the trick... Hope this helps

[@Myrkailln]

Do they have the same microphone as the Pro? P20 Pro is great for recording live music.

[@waynejohnson6441]

Av just getting the p20 lite yesterday I like it I got it as a 2nd phone to my Samsung s8. Is it due sim if so how do you work it I have the 2nd sim in but don't no how to work it

[@faabiian3]

FML why did I just get the P20 before realising the P20 Lite is actually BETTER... *EDIT* I MEAN WTF!!! IT'S GOT A HEADPHONE JACK, REAR FINGERPRINT SENSOR, EXPANDABLE STORAGE, MORE SCREEN, THE SAME GPU, LOWER... LOWER MP CAMERA!!!!, MORE COLOURS AVAILABLE, LOWER PPI... THIS IS MAKING ME CRY WHY THE FFF WOULD HUAWEI DO THIS?

[@ansara2304]

Rip

[@oblivionlord1242]

the p20 lite is a pile of shit

[@ansara2304]

@@oblivionlord1242 really?

[@oblivionlord1242]

the p20 is about £20 - £30 more in some places, I wouldn't pick up the lite at all, the gpu is very weak, poor for games

[@ansara2304]

@@oblivionlord1242 oh, well it doesn't matter I got an honor 7x and I love it

[@CarlGonzalesGuitar]

Hi recombu! I really liked your comparison video! I just want to know the wallpaper on the P20! Thanks :)

[@mucinakigoro5363]

Hi, can you kindly do a comparison between the Huawei P smart and the Huawei P 20 Lite? Thanks

[@DesoloZantas]

Can you Zoom and do portrait Mode at the same time?

[@syazwanfauzi4215]

I have the p20 lite and i happy with it although the p20 lite performance is not as good as p20 but the most important thing is it has the headphones jack and the expandable storage👍

[@kingspadehd9560]

Does the p20 lite feel rough?

[@DANBACCATHOMPSON]

How is the p20 for watching movies like stuff on Netflix and gaming is it smooth or any sign of lag or delay?

[@liamo5037]

In your opinion which is a better phone Huawei p20 lite or p20. Love the review.

[@mihaiflamandu9984]

If you want to enjoy The dolby Atmos experience And a better camera within strong perfomance, then get the p20, BUT if you're fine with normal speaker And the 16MP read camera And with the 64GB room, then get the p20 lite as you got The same perfomance. I got it by Black friday 2018 And it runs gorgeous for The 220 euro i did pay got it! The p20 pro is such kind of higher brother, with 128GB room, higher camera And speaker, And a little higher CPU. But The price of 650 euro doesnt make The little things added on it, when you got p20 lite with 220 euro lol.

[@jo-esttan3242]

HELLO do u recommend putting tapered glass on the p20 lite??? REPLY PLEASE THANKS

[@N0xturn]

Bought the lite and I'm happy with it...

[@faizaanghazali1276]

Nøxturn Does It Have Double Tap To Wake Screen?

[@user-ow3xm8jk5o]

Faizan Ghazali no but it has pick it up to wake screen

[@amiewebster2270]

Hi I’m thinking of buying the p20 lite? How’s the battery I’m only getting around 3h screen time on my iPhone at the moment so looking for something with a longer screen time :3

[@user-ow3xm8jk5o]

Amie Webster the battery life is amazing, lasts more than 12 hours with a full charge.

[@amiewebster2270]

FBG-NICK thankyou 😊

[@luamaia2904]

how is the speaker quality in general on the lite?

[@mihaiflamandu9984]

It's not so good, The p20 got dolby Atmos while Huawei p20 lite didn't :) if you wanna get gorgeous dual speaker for low money, get Lenovo k6 if you can find one of these as it's 150 bucks And you got better Sound than any of these Huawei :) if you go for perfomance for low price then get the p20 lite

[@tashamakesthat]

Are they the same size?

[@FREEFROMITALL]

I feel like all the app/functions on the p20, would be something you could just update/add to the p20 lite, no problem...

[@fab947]

Yeah its because P20 has emui 8.1 and p20lite 8.0

[@arunmathew5460]

What about IR blaster In P20 and P20 lite

[@Valvoja]

Do they have same screen? Cant find replacement screen for p20

[@chvrleshd]

Noticed phones always look so big in many phone reviewers hands.

[@lazytitan1189]

where did u get the screen protector for the p20 lite?

[@Kaij-]

my p20 lite has a rough feel to the metal surround, i just upgraded from a p9 lite which was totally smooth. is this supposed to be rough or is it a a defective unit?

[@aaaaaa-sw3ds]

Gonna get P20 Lite after 2 days, Is it worth or nah?

[@kevonvideo]

Kris B I thought it was a decent mid ranger, but not exceptional. I had a keyboard issue, and decided to swap it for a p20. It's snappier and the camera of course is superior, but still p20 lite is fine if you don't play games and are on a budget. Also I liked the funky blue p20 lite look better than the subdued p20 blue.

[@toshineon]

Not sure how to feel about that notch, to be honest. My initial thoughts are that I really don’t like it. I feel like it’s in the way.

[@fionasolli7093]

You can remove/ deactivate it. :)

[@malypavel25]

Why did you film this next to a bright window? 😣

[@talalwasim9861]

Can p20 rear glass be fitted in p20 lite?

[@stephaniemoody5227]

Is the huawei p10 in Jamaica yet??? I need one..

[@jasonoreilly2795]

So I'm guessing an upgrade from a Note 3 to the Lite would be a decent swap?

[@farisporic8130]

I guess you could say that

[@axsshi]

I wish apple also had a lite version..

[@markolazov9166]

Wallpaper on Huawei P20 pro? Source? Where to find it? That or maybe some similar. Something like Kavinsky, neon, 80s, synthwave style wallpapers.

[@carlosj.hernandezr.2872]

That's is not P20 Pro, it's only P20.

[@alexisausejo5393]

I never found it :( , did you have luck?

[@nailabt]

hows the camera on P20lite??

[@georgecassir]

Excellent review

[@1Schnellbachniko340]

george cassir 👍😎👍

[@anilkhamamkar5573]

Can u charge mob and watch movie at same time without headfone jack ?

[@maximilianmusgroupinsta5634]

Are they the same size

[@jeremiyamoah6977]

whats the wallpaper on the p20 pro pls

[@rko8633]

My p20 lite has just gone in for repair and it was under 5 months old so carphone warehouse has replied back to me and said Huawei are sending a new phone out but im being told its the p20 being sent should I complain or is it better? thanks :)

[@andresleon4664]

What about The notch option. Its available on The p20 Lite as well?

[@Lost_Soul_5]

Andres Leon yes

[@FREEFROMITALL]

Also bestbuy has the lite at 32 gb storage not 64... are you sure about that spec?

[@MiBen773]

Kevin Johnstone I don't think that the P20 Series has 32gb storage, It starts at 64gb and goes up to 128gb.

[@tyrellharewood225]

why on earth do you have the brightness turned down? I've seen the phone i real its a lot brighter.

[@batlubo6371]

Witch one should I buy? ?

[@fab947]

If you want a headphone jack and expandable storage, Then go for P20 Lite.

[@vistathon]

Wow. Makes me laugh the amount of people upset with the P20 not having a headphone jack. The phone comes with an adaptor, which 'if' you keep it connected to your headphones lead, makes no difference at all to having no jack on the phone.

[@Fluffibitz]

You say that like I don't lose my headphones all the time. 😂

[@chocomanger6873]

I've never even thought of putting a headphone to my phone. I think that feature is for people that like to be annoying, listening to things instead of paying attention to what they're doing.

[@Fluffibitz]

@@chocomanger6873 or, if like me you have chronic anxiety out in public so you listen to music as a distraction from people while you get stuff done. But judge away.

[@mariusrinkevicius8801]

P20 lite or Samsung galaxy a8 (2018) ?

[@parkmel7019]

Do Huawei phones have VR headsets maybe?

[@cami4807]

In the Huawei p20 lite Can I change the battery later for a best ??

[@mihaiflamandu9984]

You should actualy be able in a Huawei service

[@mohdhelmi8038]

It have led notification??

[@tolga2245]

Mohd Helmi yes it has

[@carlosj.hernandezr.2872]

Yes, both

[@sloubidoubidou]

Great review man!

[@KapCom001]

the only reason p20 lite rises above p20,p20 pro iphone x and so on its because of its jack slot. i still can change the display with one of the p20 cuz there is quite some diference but for sure ill be fine with the stock one.

[@denisaavram9488]

And the p20 lite also a better camera than the iPhone x. Both back and front

[@ozo2951]

Wow 👏😮👏😮, I really love the p20,and everyone loves the wallpaper 😍, Also I love your comparison

[@denverseduco3161]

bought the p20 lite blue color s worth the money. very premium feel.

[@itsmoshi6589]

Does this have ir blaster?

[@skewedlines]

Good review. Thanks.

[@annieellis8999]

Anybody have any feedback on iPhone 7 camera phone vs the Lite? I travel a lot and Im on Snapchat constantly, but I have a 7 right now I'm a little afraid to give it up (it just broke, unfortunately.) Are the cameras comparable? I've heard the cameras using snapchat on androids arent very great...

[@dominicfouche7858]

They aren't Not even Samsung Galaxy s9s "reimagined"

[@nickrffpatellis852]

If i take a dbrand for the p20 will it fit for the lite

[@ssc3360]

That's why I'm watching this, not sure still

[@alexisausejo5393]

The wallpaper pleaseeeeee T-T

[@garethbattersby]

Whats with all thr garbage glass backed phones? Did we forget more sturdy and premium materials like metal exist?

[@MiBen773]

Gareth Battersby Most companies follow the trend Apple sets with the Iphones, and glass backs are used for fast charging on some phones.

[@reyannpangilinan3083]

how to expand the storage of huawei p20 lite?

[@luamaia2904]

the is a space to add an sd card in the same area of the sim card slot

[@klmthabela]

Can we get a p10 vs p20 because I don't think their's much of a differences between them

[@recombu]

khulani Luyanda mthabela Already on our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qourgIGpqtCWp7s

[@virginijuspozniakas6409]

Then p10 vs p20 lite? :)

[@louettejohnston2300]

khulani Luyanda mthabela I think there is a lot of difference

[@petervarga2871]

which one's better, p20 vs view 10?

[@michelleroberts2784]

Péter Varga I've got the honor 10 view, I'd still say the p20, superior screen, and better camera, and better looking too

[@Kaz39002]

P20 is much better And the camera is better is well

[@georgecassir]

Can I know from 0 to 100% how long it will take to charge please?

[@sasopevec6332]

george cassir 90 minutes

[@ernestmolner18]

you need better lighting

[@furzkram]

The P20 Lite is available in a shiny blue too.

[@evanolds9991]

I dont care about extra storage or the headphone jack but which is better for a person like me who uses it fast and plays games

[@dominicfouche7858]

The p20 battery is much better and lasts longer

[@kingspadehd9560]

p20 better for gaming

[@kanwaljitsinghahluwalia1178]

Prices of both p20 and p20 Lite

[@svenskaela1234561]

Kanwal Jit Singh Ahluwalia here is Sweden it's p20 for 600 dollars and the p20 lite for around 399 dollars. Or just Google it.

[@jeremycush]

Simple bluetooth works on the p20 fitbits dont work with the lite versions so a waist of money

[@nathankaye1577]

Filming right infront of a window so we can hardly see the screens * face palm * 🤭

[@theplanetearth9336]

3.5 mm jack sold

[@richardgledhill]

I've had a P20 Lite on trial and the camera is the big let-down; it's like "Vivid mode" is permanently turned on, as all colours get super-saturated and ruined. My bluebells becamse purplebells, for instance! The speaker is also very tinny and shrill, not great for using as a sat nav. On the other hand, it's quick, super-smooth and nice to use. Fingerprint scanner is in the perfect place for unlocking the phone as you take it out of your pocket. Micro SD card storage is useful. Overall, I'm going to sell it and get the P20 as I can't live with the butchered camera shots; otherwise it would have been great. Another thing I've noticed is that Bluetooth streaming to headphones works fine until you unlock the phone, when it jumps and skips! My old Sony never did that. Also after using the camera for a while, the camera app crashes every time you open it - again never had that before. The "fix" is to delete the data for the camera app, but you really shouldn't have to do this...

[@kevonvideo]

Richard Gledhill I also swapped my p20 lite for p20. You won't be disappointed, the p20 camera is fantastic. Master AI is a bit aggressive if you don't like heavy saturation, but is easily switched off.

[@richardgledhill]

kevonvideo Thank you, that's very helpful! It's between that and a Sony Xperia XZ2 compact, not decided yet.

[@kevonvideo]

Richard Gledhill hard choice! I really like the size of the Sony. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either of those 2.

[@richardgledhill]

Agreed. I'm even looking at the XZ1 (not Compact) as the size is identical to the P20 Lite, but it has a far better camera and the screen isn't much smaller - plus it's now much cheaper... tricky!

[@stan1296]

That's Huawei for ya

[@-shadow-ez8210]

do both have face opening like iphone x

[@conorhagan3727]

-Shadow- eZ yes

[@-shadow-ez8210]

Consupreme Plays NOW I HAVE P20 LITE

[@conorhagan3727]

-Shadow- eZ is it good

[@gioelemontipo2295]

Dude pls the wallpaper no the pro!

[@jaycarlo8217]

Nice video man tho i can't hear you much Bump up the volume

[@blackviper0325]

Huawei P20 Lite vs Huawei P10 ?

[@ros7487]

Win p20 lite

[@blackviper0325]

I bought S8 istead P10

[@georgecassir]

Yes it's correct but it shows a lot more around 3 hours .But as you said b4 it takes 90 minutes Why it shows incorrect charging time ?

[@sayhellotomylittlefriend4978]

The P20 lite screen seems brighter to me.

[@ninodraws3481]

P20 lite is best!

[@billybla]

Lite is only £267 and £485 much difference

[@vghvfgvvhgfthvvgh6112]

My P20 Lite comes tommorow!

[@GamePilLP]

Sure, the P20 is better but in Germany the P20 is currently around 500€ while the P20 lite is only around 200€

[@davioho5915]

I think p20 that is better than p20 lite as p20 lite only can be used for 9 hours if we use the apps such as youtube, whatsapp for long time

[@UTopia120]

You need to work on your smirk in those thumbnails. It looks like you are at gun point.

[@ghostbolor]

exactly my point!! i want to enjoy your review but it's so painful to see such ugly thumbs... please get rid of it :P

[@designhub360customapparel]

Lol

[@juansanchez7784]

I’m getting the P20 lite today is a much better phone with headphone jack and expandable memory plus is a lot cheaper now unlocked in carphone wearhouse £249 sim free bargain for such a nice midrange smartphone

[@00tensonam]

i would have bought p20 in a heartbeat if it had headphone jack and expendable storage.

[@irisdevine]

totally agree

[@chocomanger6873]

I like the lack of a headphone jack because I never use them, so it's more stylish. Plus, I don't think a phone is really something you need to be using as a storage device. I use my pooter for that, so the storage thing isn't an issue.

[@mikeycraig8970]

I brought one last week as a replacement for my A52 that had tea spilt on it and died. When I brought I didn't know it had no headphone jack or expandable memory. So now I've had to pay for Spotify to listen to music on jbl Bluetooth headphones I didn't need to buy (as I have wired Sony ones) but am glad I did (they sound brilliant). But I probably would've gone for something else if I'd known.

[@ros7487]

P20 lite all lifeee xD

[@captainbrexit9129]

Lite is better, sd slot, 3.5mm jack and rear fingerprint sensor.

[@janamilicevic433]

Why are so many people annoyed by not having headphone jack. Almost all brands have removed it, and Bluetooth headphones are awesome (if you can pay for a phone 500+ $, you can invest like 50$ or less for Bluetooth earphones). And about storage, how many of you really need more than 128gb?

[@ZodgeFactor]

It's light but with the case it gets heavy😄

[@milosgrujanac2541]

I have huawei p20lite