This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and HUAWEI nova 14i smartphones.
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite features a more compact 6.3-inch display, 3,750mAh battery and Kirin 970 chipset.
Meanwhile, the HUAWEI nova 14i features a larger 6.95-inch display, 50MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset.
| Specs | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | HUAWEI nova 14i |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.3-inch FHD+ LTPS Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 409 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 2.5D Arc Edges, Rounded Corners and Notch | 6.95-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2376 Pixels, 376 ppi) with 90Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole |
| Size | 158.3 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm | 171.6 x 79.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 216 g |
| Build | Glass with Metal Frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
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| Colors | Black, Blue and Gold | Black, Blue |
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HUAWEI nova 14i The HUAWEI nova 14i has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G51 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.2 | EMUI 14.2 |
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has slightly better performance, although the HUAWEI nova 14i has a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 20 + 2 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture) Phase Detection Autofocus LED Flash A.I. Scene Recognition |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
Dual Camera: 24 + 2 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - A.I. Beautification |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 20 Lite has an edge in camera hardware with a higher-resolution 202MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Huawei Histen 5.0 | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer Quick Access Button (X Button) |
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Based on the specs, it has Histen audio effects, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3750 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging (9V/2A) | 22.5W Fast Charging |
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HUAWEI nova 14i
The HUAWEI nova 14i has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | GBP 379.00 Official Price / No official price in the Philippines yet. | ₱12,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 2018 | November 27, 2025 |
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