Both the Nokia 6.2 and the Huawei P30 lite New Edition represent compelling options in the budget smartphone space, but cater to slightly different priorities. The Nokia 6.2, released with a focus on endurance and a clean Android experience, faces off against the Huawei P30 lite New Edition, which emphasizes faster charging and a more modern chipset architecture. This comparison will dissect their key differences to determine which device delivers the best value.
🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing long-term battery life and a reliable experience, the Nokia 6.2 emerges as the better choice. Its 73-hour endurance rating significantly surpasses what the P30 lite New Edition can likely achieve, despite the latter's faster 18W charging. While the Kirin 710 offers a theoretical performance edge, the Snapdragon 636 remains capable for everyday tasks.
| Network |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - ROW | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - ROW | 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20, 38 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 - IN | - |
| Launch |
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| Announced | 2019, September 05. Released 2019, October 17 | 2020, January 14. Released 2020, January 14 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body |
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) | 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm (6.02 x 2.86 x 0.29 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 152.9 g (5.40 oz) |
| Display |
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | - |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1080 x 2312 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 99.1 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.15 inches, 93.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10 | IPS LCD |
| | Always-on display | - |
| Platform |
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) | Kirin 710 (12 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Mali-G51 MP4 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Android One | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10 |
| Memory |
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| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
| | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Main Camera |
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| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Auxiliary lens | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)
Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Selfie camera |
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| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (excl. India) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery |
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| Charging | 10W wired | 18W wired |
| Type | Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3340 mAh |
| Misc |
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| Colors | Ceramic Black, Ice | Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White, Breathing Crystal |
| Models | TA-1200, TA-1198, TA-1201, TA-1187 | Marie-L21BX, MAR-LX2B, HWV33 |
| Price | About 180 EUR | About 360 EUR |
| SAR | 1.04 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.97 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests |
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| Audio quality |
Noise -91.0dB / Crosstalk -94.8dB | - |
| Battery life |
Endurance rating 73h
| - |
| Camera |
Photo / Video | - |
| Display |
Contrast ratio: 1525:1 (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker |
Voice 65dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 79dB
| - |
| Performance |
AnTuTu: 114947 (v7), 140736 (v8)
GeekBench: 4882 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Nokia 6.2
- Exceptional 73-hour battery life
- Clean Android experience with guaranteed updates (historically)
- High contrast ratio for vibrant display
- Older Snapdragon 636 chipset
- Slower 10W charging
Huawei P30 lite New Edition
- More modern Kirin 710 chipset
- Faster 18W wired charging
- Potentially more aggressive camera processing
- Likely shorter battery life
- Huawei’s software experience can be polarizing
Display Comparison
The Nokia 6.2 boasts a display with a measured peak brightness of 580 nits and a 1525:1 contrast ratio, suggesting a vibrant and easily viewable screen in most conditions. While the P30 lite New Edition’s display specifications aren’t provided, Huawei typically prioritizes color saturation in their displays. The Nokia 6.2’s higher contrast ratio indicates deeper blacks and a more dynamic image, potentially offering a superior viewing experience for media consumption. The lack of information on the P30 lite New Edition’s panel type makes a direct comparison difficult, but the Nokia 6.2’s measured brightness provides a concrete advantage.
Camera Comparison
Both devices are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Given the market positioning, it’s likely both feature a primary camera and potentially an ultrawide or depth sensor. Without sensor size or aperture information, a direct comparison is impossible. However, Huawei historically emphasizes camera performance, even in their budget offerings, and likely employs more aggressive image processing algorithms. The Nokia 6.2, adhering to its focus on practicality, likely prioritizes accurate color reproduction and reliable performance. The absence of details necessitates caution; the presence of a 2MP macro lens on either device would offer minimal practical benefit.
Performance
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition’s Kirin 710, fabricated on a 12nm process, utilizes a more modern architecture (Cortex-A73/A53) than the Nokia 6.2’s Snapdragon 636 (14nm). This translates to a theoretical performance advantage for the Kirin 710, particularly in multi-threaded tasks. However, the Snapdragon 636’s optimization and efficient power consumption contribute to the Nokia 6.2’s superior battery life. While the Kirin 710’s 2.2 GHz cores are clocked higher than the Snapdragon 636’s 1.8 GHz Kryo Gold cores, real-world performance differences may be less pronounced than the specifications suggest, especially for typical smartphone usage. The 12nm process of the Kirin 710 should offer slightly better thermal efficiency, but the Snapdragon 636 is well-known for its stable performance.
Battery Life
The Nokia 6.2’s standout feature is its impressive 73-hour endurance rating. This suggests a substantial battery capacity and efficient power management. The Huawei P30 lite New Edition, while offering faster 18W wired charging, lacks a specified battery capacity or endurance rating. The faster charging is beneficial for quickly topping up the battery, but it doesn’t inherently translate to longer overall usage. The Nokia 6.2’s endurance rating implies it can comfortably last a full day of moderate to heavy use, while the P30 lite New Edition may require more frequent charging, despite its faster charging capabilities.
Buying Guide
Buy the Nokia 6.2 if you need a phone that can reliably last through a full day – and then some – on a single charge, and value a clean, bloatware-free Android experience. Buy the Huawei P30 lite New Edition if you prioritize faster charging speeds and a slightly more powerful processor for demanding applications, understanding that battery life will be a trade-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Is the Kirin 710 in the Huawei P30 lite New Edition powerful enough for modern mobile games like PUBG or Call of Duty?
The Kirin 710 is capable of running PUBG and Call of Duty, but likely at medium settings to maintain a stable frame rate. The Snapdragon 636 in the Nokia 6.2 can also handle these games, but may require even lower settings. Neither chipset is designed for high-end gaming, so expect compromises in graphical fidelity.
❓ How long does it realistically take to fully charge the Nokia 6.2 with its 10W charger?
With a 10W charger, a full charge from 0% on the Nokia 6.2 will likely take around 3-4 hours. While slower than the P30 lite New Edition’s 18W charging, the Nokia 6.2’s exceptional battery life minimizes the need for frequent full charges.
❓ Does the Huawei P30 lite New Edition support Google Mobile Services (GMS)?
The Huawei P30 lite New Edition *does* support Google Mobile Services, unlike some other Huawei devices released around the same time. This means you'll have access to the Google Play Store and core Google apps.
