Real or copy?
Is that Huawei P20 lite original?
Copies of the Huawei P20 lite look right and even say Huawei P20 lite in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Huawei P20 lite vs a copy
| A real Huawei P20 lite | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓ANE-AL00, ANE-LX1, ANE-LX2 | ✕A different code, or "HUAWEI P20 LITE" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-T830 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 or 720 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Huawei P20 lite's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Huawei P20 lite. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Huawei P20 lite checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Huawei P20 lite showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Huawei P20 lite or Huawei P20?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Huawei P20 lite | Huawei P20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ANE-AL00, ANE-LX1 | CLT-AL00, CLT-AL00L |
| Graphics chip | Mali-T830 | Mali-G72 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 8 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Huawei P20 lite?
A real Huawei P20 lite reports ANE-AL00 or ANE-LX1 or ANE-LX2 or ANE-LX2J. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Huawei P20 lite have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Huawei P20 lite run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Huawei P20 lite is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Huawei P20 lite, for free.