Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 16/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei P40 Lite
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 1 points higher (17/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 5i Pro are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 5i Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.