Huawei P40 Lite vs ZTE Libero 5G III

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 7/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).

The Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 89
ZTE Libero 5G III
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 15
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 207g

  • Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (16/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 10 points higher (17/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (26/100 vs 0/100). 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 P40 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (16/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P40 Lite ZTE Libero 5G III
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.7" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 4120 mAh
Charging
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm
Weight 183 g 207 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 P40 Lite notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (26/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (16/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (71/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Huawei P40 Lite leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.