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Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL vs Huawei P40 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Lite X Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB) 23Points
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)

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!

Pixel 4 XL (64GB)} 23 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB) vs P40 Lite (L21A)} 13 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1440x3040 pixels75%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2310 pixels
+534 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs398 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-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
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps2 times
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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
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
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)5%
Lighter
6.3"vs+6.4"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 16MP92%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAhvs+4200 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+40W122%
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) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+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

24 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4X
UFS 2.1
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
ModelPixel 4 XL (64GB)P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01182-USHuawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandGoogleHuawei
Release date10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/20193/2/2020
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display typeP-OLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.3" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)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) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 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 networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
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, UMTS, 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

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)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: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay
• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
• EMUI 10
• Screen protective film included

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 4 XL (64GB)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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