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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) 32Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 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!

Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)} 32 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs P40 Lite (L21A)} 7 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (107GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)71%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+2076x2152 pixels79%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2310 pixels
+8"25%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps12 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
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4650 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4200 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 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
+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+183 grams (6.41 ounces)40%
Lighter
374 PPIvs+398 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 16MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
21Wvs+40W90%
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.
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

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
1/2" inches
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15SHuawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandGoogleHuawei
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20243/2/2020
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display typeLTPO OLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size8" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 16feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload5000/1024 Mbps400/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: 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 and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.94" inches1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 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 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USBUSB 3.2 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)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
• EMUI 10
• Screen protective film included

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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