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Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Lite vs Motorola Defy (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Defy (2021) X Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) 12Points
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8) Compare Huawei P40 Lite X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

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P40 Lite (L21A)} 12 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Defy (2021 XT2083-8)} 7 Advantages Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (107GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x2310 pixels117%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+398 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+40W100%
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.
vs20W
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4200 mAhvs+5000 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+29 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
ModelP40 Lite (L21A)Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Other model namesHuawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIMMotorola Defy (2021, LATAM)
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandHuaweiMotorola
Release date3/2/20207/25/2021, Announced: 6/17/2021
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)78.2 x 169.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.69 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2310 pixels (19:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP6 820MhzQualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 177213 (v8), 164490 (v9)
Geekbench: 5403 (v4.4), 1511 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Dual-SIMDual-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 microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/75 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
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)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41/5"
2MP depth f/2.41/5"
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixel0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1ยตm pixel1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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 P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts40W Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
โ€ข EMUI 10
โ€ข Screen protective film included
โ€ข Colors: Black, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-8)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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