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Huawei P40 lite 5G#2508

Released: 2020, May 15

Huawei P40 lite 5G

Overall Score

48.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2508)48.4
Performance(#1520)84.6
Camera(#1822)47.4
Display(#2423)76.7
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#958)82.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Huawei P40 lite 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm and a weight of 189 grams, available in Crush Green, Space Silver, and Midnight Black.
  • Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 405 ppi.
  • Powered by the Kirin 820 5G chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • A 16 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The 4000 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, it does not include Google Play Services.
  • Connectivity options include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
  • The device has a USB Type-C port and retains a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Huawei P40 lite 5G combines solid specifications with a modern design.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, May 15
Announced2020, May 15
DescriptionAlso available with 4G/LTE only

Display

Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetKirin 820 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 (6-core)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details40W wired, 70% in 30 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsCrush Green, Space Silver, Midnight Black
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass