Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei P20 LiteHuawei P20 LiteGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · LX1
Samsung Galaxy J8Samsung Galaxy J8N. America · 4GB · 64GB · J810G
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2Xiaomi Mi Mix 2China · 6GB · 64GB
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Basics
Huawei P20 Lite
Huawei P20 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · LX1
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Samsung Galaxy J8
Samsung Galaxy J8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · J810G
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera --Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
171 reviews
6.8
38 reviews
9.0
120 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Specs where to buy Huawei P20 Lite Huawei P20 Lite
Global · 4GB · 64GB · LX1 		Samsung Galaxy J8 prices Samsung Galaxy J8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · J810G 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
China · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 5.84" 6" 5.99"
Resolution FHD+ HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 75% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.2 mm
148.6 mm
7.4 mm 		75.8 mm
160.0 mm
8.0 mm 		75.5 mm
151.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight 145 g 177 g 185 g
Micro Kirin 659
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 450
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 87.976
v7 		57.000
v? 		206.574
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 3500 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
24.8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2X5
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases Nova 3e, ANE-L21 SM-J810G, J810G Mi Mix Evo, Mi Mix2, Chiron

Release Date
Release date March 2018,
6 years ago 		June 2018,
5 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global N. America China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P20 Lite
Samsung Galaxy J8
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Huawei P20 Lite
Samsung Galaxy J8
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Size
71.2 mm • 148.6 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 160.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 151.8 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 177 g 185 g
Usable surface 80 % 75 % 80 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate Metal, Ceramics
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.84" 6" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		HD+
720 x 1480 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 432 Pixels per inch 274 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.0
6.5
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
7.2
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
7.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.1
6.7
8.6
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
87.976
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 46% of devices
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57.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 11% of devices
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206.574
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
7.2
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
6.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.5
6.0
9.4
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 24.8 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2X5 Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 0.90 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
--
Resolution
--
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED No Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV5675
Type -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
7.8
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.6
5.9
6.6
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.3
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
7.9
8.8
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.210 W/Kg on head
1.080 W/Kg on body 		0.574 W/Kg on head
1.176 W/Kg on body 		0.390 W/Kg on head
1.770 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.697 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.2
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.2
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.0
9.5
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3500 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 16%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 10%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
171 reviews
38 reviews
120 reviews
Prices
From $ 78 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 622 --

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