Huawei P40 5G vs Huawei P40 Lite

Our Verdict: A smaller body and an OLED display distinguish the Huawei P40 5G from the Huawei P40 Lite: its 6.1-inch screen and 175g weight suit someone who prefers a more compact handset. The Lite gives you a larger 6.4-inch LCD and a 4,200 mAh battery against 3,800 mAh, although that capacity difference does not establish which phone lasts longer between charges. The P40 also has a 32MP front camera beside the Lite's 16MP unit; the higher pixel count alone does not guarantee better selfies. Choose the P40 for its compact OLED design, or the Lite when a larger screen is more useful to you.

If you'd rather pay up front, the Lite is the cheaper buy at £137 SIM-free.

Huawei P40 5G Huawei P40 5G vs Huawei P40 Lite Huawei P40 Lite
Screen
6.1" 6.4"
Display
OLED LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2310
Pixels Per Inch
422 398
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 990 HiSilicon Kirin 810
Battery
3,800 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android (with Huawei AppGallery) Android (with Huawei AppGallery)
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
Weight
175 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£333.00 £137.00
Deals Deals
Huawei P40 5G Huawei P40 5G Huawei P40 Lite Huawei P40 Lite
Screen 6.1" 6.4"
Display OLED LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2310
Pixels Per Inch 422 398
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 16 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 990 HiSilicon Kirin 810
Battery 3,800 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android (with Huawei AppGallery) Android (with Huawei AppGallery)
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
Weight 175 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts - -
SIM-free £333.00 £137.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Huawei P40 5G
Huawei P40 5G

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £333

Huawei P40 Lite
Huawei P40 Lite

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £137

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Huawei P40 5G or Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger screen at 6.4" compared to the Huawei P40 5G's 6.1", the Huawei P40 5G has the sharper display at 422 pixels per inch versus 398, and the Huawei P40 5G uses a OLED panel while the Huawei P40 Lite has a LTPS IPS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Huawei P40 5G or Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei P40 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P40 Lite has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Huawei P40 5G or Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei P40 Lite is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

What storage options are available for the Huawei P40 5G and Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei P40 5G is available in 128GB, while the Huawei P40 Lite comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Huawei P40 5G and Huawei P40 Lite use?

The Huawei P40 5G is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Huawei P40 Lite uses the HiSilicon Kirin 810.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Huawei P40 5G or Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei P40 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 8g lighter at 175 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Huawei P40 5G or Huawei P40 Lite?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP53 - dust and splash protection.

What operating system do the Huawei P40 5G and Huawei P40 Lite run?

Both phones run Android (with Huawei AppGallery).