Huawei P40 Lite vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 37/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 565,851).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 58 points higher (95/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (95/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (95/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 58 points (95/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.