Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $300 and $980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 37/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 45
Display 32
Camera 31
Battery 30
Portability 61
Value for money 16
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $980

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 31 points higher (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 16/100, Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (57/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P40 Lite Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
AnTuTu 565851 1617928
Geekbench Single 797 1417
Geekbench Multi 2120 3851
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.6" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1256x2760
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm
Weight 183 g 213 g
Launch price $300 $980
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P40 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 810
37/100
565851 AnTuTu
Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
68/100 +65.0%
1617928 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Huawei P40 Lite by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980

Launch price difference: $680. Huawei P40 Lite was $680 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (68/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (57/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (75/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.