Huawei P30 Lite (2019)

Stunning design, matches the looks of the P30 phones

Different cameras for different markets (48MP vs. 24MP)

The lack of excitement doesn't make the P30 Lite a bad phone, on the contrary - it has a lot going on, including game-ready hardware. But it far from being competitive until its price goes down. Not that the Lite is expensive, but there are cheaper...

Eye-grabbing design Competent camera Fast charging

Middling power Mono speaker Mediocre battery life

The Huawei P30 Lite is a good phone. It looks striking, has a decent screen and the camera is versatile too. With middling power though, and good, but not great battery life, all combined with a lofty price tag, it isn’t quite a no-brainer.

Striking design ; Generous storage ; Good selfie camera ; Good value for money

Mono speaker ; Average battery ; Middling chipset

The P30 Lite sheds a lot of what makes its higher-end siblings stand out but manages to deliver premium design and a versatile triple camera setup on a budget. Middling battery and chipset aside, Huawei might have another budget hit on their hands.

Above average battery life ; Versatile camera

Underwhelming performance ; Boring design

Like many of this year’s cutting edge mid-tier smartphones, the P30 Lite is only really compelling for as long as you forget that the Pixel 3a exists.

Premium design and funky stunning colour choices ; A capable set of cameras ; Won’t run out of storage in a hurry

Battery could be better ; Not exactly a speed demon in apps and games ; Speaker is pretty tinny

Huawei proves you don’t have to spend a lot to get a lot. The P30 Lite isn’t the perfect budget phone, but there’s still plenty here to like if a flagship is out of your reach

Looks just as good as the P30 Pro ; Triple camera arrangement

Display quality isn’t the best ; Battery life could be improved

Disappointingly, Huawei’s P30 Lite is a bit of a mixed bag. If you look past its lavish looks and triple camera array, you’ll find a phone that doesn’t quite match up against its rivals, even if it does represent a significant saving on its P-series...

Bright, colourful and attractive backplate ; Excellent 48MP triple camera system ; Option for MicroSD or second SIM ; 3.5mm headphone jack

Average-quality IPS screen ; Disappointing battery life ; No IP rating for dust/water resistance

One of the best things about the state of the current smartphone market is the amount of variety and choice available. Those who don’t have a huge budget are still well-catered for by several phones which offer some of the best functions of their...

The Huawei P30 Lite (New Edition) is a good smartphone for its price. The included NFC, USB-C, Dual SIM, and microSD support, a triple camera and a 3,340 mAh battery can easily meet the needs of less demanding users who are looking for a versatile...