Huawei Mate 80 vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810; launch prices were $799 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 37/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 28 points higher (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 180.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Huawei P40 Lite was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 28 points (65/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.