Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $300 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 37/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $880
- Better portability (61/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Huawei P40 Lite was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (67/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 35 points (72/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.