Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei Mate 60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2023 7:59 AM, updated: 11/29/2023 8:11 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 60 X Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) Compare Huawei P40 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.69"
OLED

1216x2688

50
MP

13mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 60 (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!

6 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	vs	29 Advantages Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.62GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (AppGallery)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (107GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO OLEDAdvantage LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2310 pixels	vs	+1216x2688 pixels31% Higher resolution screen
398 PPI	vs	+441 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.69"5% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 48MP + 12MP83% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAh	vs	+4750 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
40W	vs	+66W65% 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 supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Kunlun Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB nano-Memory

LED flash

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

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
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Model	P40 Lite (L21A)	Mate 60 (256GB)
Other model names	Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM	Huawei Mate 60 4G (BRA-AL00)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	3/2/2020	8/29/2023
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)	76 x 161.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.35 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Kunlun Glass 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPO OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.69" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2310 pixels (19:9)	1216x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Kunlun Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
System version	Android 10	HarmonyOS 4.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ArkUI
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz	Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 655561 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	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	400/75 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (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 network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°PDAF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	18mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	4750 mAh
Charger, watts	40W Wired fast charging	66W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
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, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
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