LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

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Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5 vs Huawei P40 Lite 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 P40 Lite X LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) Compare LG Nexus 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	vs	21 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+445 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	398 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core42% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2310 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
4.95"	vs	+6.4"29% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times 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
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model names	LG Google Nexus 5 D820, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D820 USA	Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2013	3/2/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)	76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.95" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	445 PPI	398 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System version	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/75 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,4,5,17,19,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/6" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USB	MicroUSB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
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, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging	• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 5 (D820 16GB)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
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