Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

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

5/30/2021 4:28 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:50 PM

Compare Huawei P40 Lite X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus 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)

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7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	vs	24 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2310 pixels171% Higher resolution screen
316 PPI	vs	+398 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.65"	vs	+6.4"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)56% 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 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps3 times 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
1850 mAh	vs	+4200 mAh127% 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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	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

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model names	Sprint Google Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, Toroplus	Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	4/22/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011	3/2/2020
Depth	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	398 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (28GB 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
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	400/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 25)	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	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	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	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
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	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
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)	Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered