Huawei nova 10 SE vs Huawei P40 Lite

The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads — 27/100 vs 17/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 10 SE has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.7mm).

The Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably better than the Huawei P40 Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 70
Value for money 55
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 89
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 184g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei nova 10 SE scores 10 points higher (27/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE leads (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 SE: The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 SE Huawei P40 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G HiSilicon Kirin 810
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.7" OLED 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm
Weight 184 g 183 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknown
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (41/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (35/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 10 SE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably better than the Huawei P40 Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Huawei P40 Lite?

The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.