Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P20 vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2021 4:41 AM, updated: 6/5/2021 5:05 AM

Compare Huawei P40 Lite 5G X Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Huawei P40 Lite 5G Compare Huawei P20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite 5G

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!

10 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	vs	15 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite 5G
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+429 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 24MP49% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
5.8"	vs	+6.5"12% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP138% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+40W78% 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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
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Model	P20 (AL00 64GB)	P40 Lite 5G
Other model names	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily	Huawei P40 lite 5G (CDY-N29A, CDY-NX9A, 51095MCE, 51095MCA)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	4/1/2018	5/28/2020
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)	75 x 162.31 millimeters (2.95 x 6.39 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	429 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 820 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Single-core) 3x 2.22GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Triple-core) 4x 1.84GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.417mm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.55µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	40W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Space Silver • EMUI 10.1 • Screen protective film included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P20 (AL00 64GB)	Huawei P40 Lite 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered