The Huawei P20 Lite was released on March 26, 2018, as the affordable sibling of the P20 flagship series. It offered a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with a sharp Full HD+ resolution and slim bezels, giving it a premium appearance in a lightweight body. With its glass front and back supported by an aluminum frame, the device was built to appeal to users looking for style without a flagship price tag.
Powered by the Kirin 659 chipset with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the Huawei P20 Lite balanced performance with affordability. Its dual rear camera system with a 16MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth lens provided solid photography, while a 3000mAh battery with 18W fast charging kept it powered for daily use.
Huawei P20 Lite Full Phone Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Launch | Announced March 2018, Released March 26, 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Body | 148.6 x 71.2 x 7.4 mm, 145 g, Glass front/back, Aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single Nano-SIM / Dual Nano-SIM |
| Display | 5.84″ IPS LCD, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio, ~432 ppi density |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 (16 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Memory | 32GB/64GB/128GB, 3GB/4GB RAM, eMMC 5.1, microSDXC (shared slot) |
| Main Camera | Dual: 16 MP f/2.2 + 2 MP depth, PDAF, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | 16 MP f/2.0 wide / 24 MP (China & India models), 1080p@30fps video |
| Sound | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Comms | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (varies by model), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC (LX1 only), USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro (varies by model), Proximity, Compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 3000mAh, non-removable, 18W fast charging |
| Colors | Klein Blue, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black |
| Models | ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2, ANE-LX3, ANE-LX2J, ANE-AL00, ANE-TL00, others |
| Price | About 240 EUR |
Design and Display
The Huawei P20 Lite delivered a compact, lightweight feel with its 5.84-inch Full HD+ screen and glass-aluminum build. Its slim bezels and trendy design mirrored its flagship siblings, appealing to style-conscious users.
Camera
The dual-camera system paired a 16MP main lens with a 2MP depth sensor, enabling detailed shots and portrait photography. On the front, it offered either a 16MP or 24MP selfie camera depending on the market, ensuring sharp selfies and video calls.
Performance
The Kirin 659 chipset combined with up to 4GB RAM made it reliable for daily tasks and light gaming. Storage options reached 128GB, expandable with a microSD card, making it practical for media storage.
Battery and Charging
A 3000mAh battery with 18W fast charging powered the phone, ensuring users could quickly top up and stay connected throughout the day.
