Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)

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

5/30/2021 4:28 PM, updated: 6/4/2021 10:50 AM

Compare Huawei P20 X Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) Compare Huawei P40 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (AL00 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!

14 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2310 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2244 pixels
+6.4"10% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4200 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3400 mAh
+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.	vs	22.5W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)11% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
398 PPI	vs	+429 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (6-axis): 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
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 24MP49% 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
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.

26 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X / 6GB LPDDR4

128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (115GB available)

UFS 2.1

LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

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

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P40 Lite (L21A)	P20 (AL00 128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM	Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	3/2/2020	4/1/2018
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2310 pixels (19:9)	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	429 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/75 Mbps	600/50 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (6-axis): 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5632x4224 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	40W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)	Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
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