Skip to content

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2) vs Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei P40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Huawei P40 Pro X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2) 05Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
28Points Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X
6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 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!

Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)} 5 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2) vs P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)} 28 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+256GB (230GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
LTPS IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1200x2640 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+441 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.3"vs+6.58"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 20MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MPvs+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3750 mAhvs+4200 mAh12%
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 256GB nano-Memory
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences Clear highlight

๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
ModelMate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L22 (Single-sim), Huawei SydneyHuawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-NX9, ELS-N29, ELS-N29D
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date9/12/20184/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1200x2640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4 1GhzARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 496356 (v8)
Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
20 megapixels
2MP depth
(quad camera)
50.5 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Main camera resolution5184x3840 pixels8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens23mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered2.44ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
24 megapixels
2MP depth
(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3750 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported27W Qi wireless charging
27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum goldโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White
โ€ข EMUI 10.1
โ€ข 90Hz and HDR10 display
โ€ข Leica optics on back camera
โ€ข 32-bit/384kHz audio
โ€ข Fast wireless charging 27W

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX2)Huawei P40 Pro (NX9 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.