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 P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 16/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't.
Huawei nova 7i
Huawei P40 Lite
- Better camera (29/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (21/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (21/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (89/100 vs 55/100).
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 7i and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 7i
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 7i and the Huawei P40 Lite are nearly equal (29/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (21/100 vs 16/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 7i by just 1 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 16/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 7i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.