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Huawei P40 lite#2697

Released: 2020, February 27

Huawei P40 lite

Overall Score

46.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2697)46.8
Performance(#1759)83.5
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#3241)29.5
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#1865)67.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Huawei P40 lite

Huawei Nova 6 Se|Gionee M12|Realme Narzo 10|Huawei Nova 7i|Realme 6i|Motorola Moto G15|Oppo A9 2020|Oukitel Wp35 S|Lenovo K13 Note|Sony Xperia 10 Iii Lite|Sharp Aquos Sense5g|Tcl 10 5g Uw|Zte Nubia Z20

Short Review

  • The Huawei P40 Lite features a sleek design with dimensions of 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 183 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 6.4-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 398 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM alongside 128GB of storage.
  • The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 16 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
  • The 4200 mAh battery supports fast charging at 40W, ensuring quick power replenishment without wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of features through its own ecosystem.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, while a USB Type-C port allows for versatile connections.
  • The device is available in multiple colors, including Black and Emerald Green, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
  • While it does not support 5G, it remains a capable smartphone for everyday tasks.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, February 27
Announced2020, February 27
DescriptionAlso available with 5GVersions: JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B

Display

Size6.4"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetKirin 810 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight183 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue, Skyline Gray
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass