Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $300 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 37/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1520
- Better portability (61/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 33 points higher (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1220. Huawei P40 Lite was $1220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (77/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (55/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 33 points (70/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.