Huawei nova 7i vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei nova 7i (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 7i leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei nova 7i scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 7i and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 7i | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 7i and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (57/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 7i and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 7i edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i over the Huawei P40 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova 7i (57/100 vs 32/100).