Huawei nova 6
#1481
Huawei P40 lite 5G
#2508Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 6
Huawei P40 lite 5G
Performance
88.684.6
Camera
94.547.4
Display
58.976.7
Battery
29.328.1
Build
78.70.2
Connectivity
65.682.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.948.4
Summary
- The Huawei nova 6 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the P40 lite 5G has a similar build but is slightly lighter.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays with 1080 x 2400 resolution, but the P40 lite 5G supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the nova 6 is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, whereas the P40 lite 5G uses the Kirin 820 5G, offering 5G connectivity.
- The nova 6 has a more versatile camera setup with a 40 MP main sensor and optical image stabilization, while the P40 lite 5G boasts a 64 MP main sensor but lacks OIS.
- Battery capacities are close, with the nova 6 at 4100 mAh and the P40 lite 5G at 4000 mAh, both supporting 40W fast charging.
- Software-wise, both run on Android 10 with EMUI, but the P40 lite 5G is slightly newer with EMUI 10.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 6
Huawei P40 lite 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2020, May 15
Announced
2019
2020, May 15
Description
Also available with 5GVersions: WLZ-AL10, WLZ-TL10 (China)
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.57"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 990 (7 nm)
Kirin 820 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.09 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.86 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP16
Mali-G57 (6-core)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
40 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.7", PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 16mm (ultrawide)
64 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 Features
Laser AF, Panorama, HDR, LED flash
LED flash, Panorama, HDR
Front Camera
N/A
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@960fps, (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 70% in 30 min
40W wired, 70% in 30 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.6 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
197 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Provence
Crush Green, Space Silver, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass