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Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Huawei P40 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Lite X Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) 20Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs P40 Lite (L21A)} 15 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+256GB (244GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (107GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1242x2688 pixels34%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2310 pixels
+456 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs398 PPI
+6.5"2%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps156%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)vs+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)14%
Lighter
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP150%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 7.1MPvs+(front) 16MP125%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAhvs+4200 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+40W167%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
ModeliPhone XS Max (256GB)P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandAppleHuawei
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/20183/2/2020
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System versioniOS 12Android 10
Firmware updateiOS 18feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps400/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length32mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3174 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
• EMUI 10
• Screen protective film included

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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