Huawei P20 Lite review 

Introduction

The lite series used to be the new minis, but then people voted against the compact phones sharing nothing with the headliner but the name. So, today the latest Huawei P20 Lite isn't just a fancy name bearer - it has what it takes to be worthy of the P20 branding - the notched screen, the glass design with gradient paint, a dual-camera on the back, Face Unlock as well.

The so-called bezel-less notched scre

ens have just made it to the mid-range, but they are becoming the next big thing there. And while we don't exactly fancy those, they surely look modern. Whether the aesthetics of the notch appeal to you will be up to personal preference.

The P20 Lite also packs a dual-camera and there is a high-res selfie snapper at the front, capable of defocusing backgrounds, too.

One thing that hasn't changed for a while in the Lite series is the Kirin chip. It's two-years-old already and it might become outdated sooner rather than later. We'll keep a closer eye on that in the performance section.

Huawei P20 Lite Unboxing

Huawei has treated the P20 Lite quite well - the phone comes bundled with an 18W fast charger, a USB Type-C cable, and a headset.

A case isn't included as it was with many other Huawei and Honor phones, but we appreciate the provided fast charger even though we had mixed experience with it. But more on that in the battery section.