Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Huawei P40 Lite

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) 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 Youth leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 23
Design 61
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 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (23/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
  • Lighter: 183g vs 191g

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei nova 10 Youth scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth leads (41/100 vs 26/100). 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 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (89/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 Youth Huawei P40 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G HiSilicon Kirin 810
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm
Weight 191 g 183 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • 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 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 Youth
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 Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (23/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).

value for money

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

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

The Huawei nova 10 Youth edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.

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

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

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

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