Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 222g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei P40 Lite by 220.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.