Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei P40 Pro 5G

Our Verdict: The Huawei P40 Pro 5G is the stronger choice for reading and viewing photos, with a 6.58-inch OLED screen at 2640 x 1200 pixels beside the Huawei P40 Lite's 6.4-inch LCD at 2310 x 1080. The Pro also has 256GB of internal storage in the compared configuration, twice the Lite's 128GB, giving you more room for apps and media. Portability favours the Lite: at 183g, it weighs 26g less than the Pro. Both have 4,200 mAh batteries, so capacity alone provides no reason to expect longer runtime from either. Pick the Pro for its display and storage, or the Lite if carrying a lighter handset matters more.

Buying outright, the Lite starts at £137 SIM-free.

Huawei P40 Lite Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei P40 Pro 5G Huawei P40 Pro 5G
Screen
6.4" 6.58"
Display
LTPS IPS LCD OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2310 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
398 441
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 810 HiSilicon Kirin 990
Battery
4,200 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB
OS
Android (with Huawei AppGallery) Android (with Huawei AppGallery)
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm
Weight
183 grams 209 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
£137.00 £499.00
Deals Deals
Huawei P40 Lite Huawei P40 Lite Huawei P40 Pro 5G Huawei P40 Pro 5G
Screen 6.4" 6.58"
Display LTPS IPS LCD OLED
Resolution 1080 x 2310 1200 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 398 441
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset HiSilicon Kirin 810 HiSilicon Kirin 990
Battery 4,200 mAh 4,200 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android (with Huawei AppGallery) Android (with Huawei AppGallery)
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.1 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm
Weight 183 grams 209 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection IP53 - dust and splash protection
Contracts - -
SIM-free £137.00 £499.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Huawei P40 Lite
Huawei P40 Lite

128GB

Black

Refurbished

From £137

Huawei P40 Pro 5G
Huawei P40 Pro 5G

256GB

Black

Refurbished

From £499

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Huawei P40 Pro 5G has the bigger screen at 6.6" compared to the Huawei P40 Lite's 6.4", the Huawei P40 Pro 5G has the sharper display at 441 pixels per inch versus 398, and the Huawei P40 Lite uses a LTPS IPS LCD panel while the Huawei P40 Pro 5G has a OLED.

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

The Huawei P40 Lite features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Huawei P40 Pro 5G has a 50 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 Lite or Huawei P40 Pro 5G?

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

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

The Huawei P40 Lite is available in 128GB, while the Huawei P40 Pro 5G comes in 256GB.

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

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

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

It's a trade-off: the Huawei P40 Lite is lighter but the Huawei P40 Pro 5G is more compact. It's 26g lighter at 183 grams, though the Huawei P40 Pro 5G is actually the more compact phone at 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm, the Huawei P40 Lite is slimmer at 8.7mm thick.

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

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

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

Both phones run Android (with Huawei AppGallery).