Huawei P20 lite (2019)35
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)35.8

Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) – Detailed Smartphone Comparison

Overall Score and Overview

Display

6.4" 1080x2310 pixels

Camera

16MP

Hardware

4GB RAM Kirin 710

Battery

4000mAh 18W

Display

5.6" 1080x2220 pixels

Camera

16MP

Hardware

4GB RAM Exynos 7885

Battery

3000mAh 18W

Comparison Winner
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
with a lead of 0.8 points
If you're choosing between Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018), choose Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) for better overall specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which phone has a better camera, Huawei P20 lite (2019) or Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) offers a significantly better camera system than the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018). Being 1 year newer, it benefits from more advanced image processing technology and excels in superior main camera.

Which display is better for everyday use?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) offers a better display experience with 6.4" and 1080x2310 pixels.

Which phone performs better in daily tasks?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has better performance with 4GB RAM RAM and Kirin 710.

Which phone has better battery life and charging?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) offers better battery performance with 4000mAh and 18W.

Basic Information
Device Name
Huawei P20 lite (2019)Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
Brand
HuaweiSamsung
Operating System
Android 9.0, EMUI 9.1Android 7.1.1, up to Android 9.0, One UI
Release Date
July 1, 2019January 1, 2018
Price
About 280 EURAbout 250 EUR
Body
Dimensions
159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
178 g (6.28 oz)172 g (6.07 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Display Type
IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Display Size
6.4 inches, 101.4 cm25.6 inches, 79.6 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio
Refresh Rate
UnknownUnknown
Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Pixel Density
398 ppi441 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio
~84.0%~75.6%
Aspect Ratio
Unknown5:9
Protection
UnknownCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Main Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
8 MP, (ultrawide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8”, 1.12µm, PDAF
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.2
16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesHDRUnknown
Video
1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Hardware
Chipset
Kirin 710 (12 nm)Exynos 7885 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4Mali-G71
RAM
4GB RAM4GB RAM
Storage
64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
Performance Tests
GeekBench v4.4
Unknown4418
Battery
Capacity
4000mAh3000mAh
Charging
18W wired18W wired
Battery life
UnknownEndurance rating 92h (old)
Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 201, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands
UnknownUnknown
Speed
HSPA, LTEHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Sound
Loudspeaker
YesYes
3.5mm jack
YesYes
Communications
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)Yes
Radio
FM radioFM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Specifications are sourced from official Huawei and Samsung websites and benchmark results from AnTuTu, DxOMark and Geekbench.
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