Huawei P40 Lite E vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Lite E vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 4:42 PM, updated: 9/19/2020 4:47 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite XHuawei P40 Lite E03Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.39"
IPS

720x1560

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

20PointsXiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)Compare Huawei P40 Lite E X

Specifications Compare Models

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)

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!

3 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite E	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times 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
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G+ LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 800 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4030 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+18W80% 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.
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

33 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

6.39"

(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Model	P40 Lite E	Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P40 Lite E ART-L29 Dual-Sim	Xiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	March, 2020	September, 2019
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.13 x 159.81 millimeters (3 x 6.29 in)	74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
Hardware	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Chipset	64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 710F (12nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 360 Gold 1.7Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 360 Silver
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	60Hz	60Hz, 430 nits, HDR8
Mobile networks	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	400/50 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.41/4.0"1.12µm 2MP depthf/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.6µm pixel
Multimedia	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
Other functions	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Midnight Black, Aurora Blue - EMUI 9.1 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Blue, White - MIUI 10 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4030 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Standard charging	18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Huawei P40 Lite E	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head) \| 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.42W/kg (head) \| 1.4W/kg (body)