Huawei nova 7i
#2195Huawei P40 lite
#2197Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 7i
Huawei P40 lite
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.944.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.561.5
Summary
- The Huawei nova 7i and Huawei P40 lite share similar build quality, both featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Their displays are also the same, offering a 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, with the P40 lite offering a variant with 6GB RAM in addition to the 8GB option found in the nova 7i.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring a 48 MP main sensor and a 16 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4200 mAh with 40W charging support.
- Software experience is also similar, running Android 10 with EMUI 10 and lacking Google Play Services, while both models include a headphone jack and no stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 7i
Huawei P40 lite
General
Release Date
2020, January 30
2020, February 27
Announced
2020, January 30
2020, February 27
Description
Versions: JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A
Also available with 5GVersions: JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B
Display
Size
6.4"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G52 MP6
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 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)
48 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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 70% in 30 min
40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink
Black, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue, Skyline Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes