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Huawei P40 lite phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei P40 lite Specifications

Also available with 5G Versions: JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B

Huawei

Released 2020, Feb 27

6 / 8 GB RAM · Kirin 810 (7 nm)

  • 183g, 8.7mm thickness
  • Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
  • 128GB storage, Nano Memory

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 8.2
Display 5.2
Performance 5.8
Camera 4.3
Body 5.2
Gaming 5.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 2.5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.5/10

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Quick specifications

6.4"

1080x2310 pixels

48MP

1080p

6/8GB RAM

Kirin 810

4200mAh

40W

Score breakdown

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5.5 /10
Performance 5.8/10
Battery 8.2/10
Display 5.2/10
Camera 4.3/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 5.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 2.5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
7 nm 2.27 GHz BT 5.0 2020

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
Announced 2020, February 27. Released 2020, March 02
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight 183 g (6.46 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.4 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
OS Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 810 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MP6
Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
??? UFS 2.1
Quad 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8??m, PDAF

8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)

2 MP (macro)

Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Single 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0??m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent): JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
Charging 40W wired, 70% in 30 min
Colors Black, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue, Skyline Gray
Models JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B, JNY-LX1
Price About 170 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 325777 (v8)

GeekBench: 7846 (v4.4), 1862 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 1085:1 contrast ratio, 515 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -27.0 LUFS (Good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 121h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei P40 lite worth buying in 2026?

Huawei P40 lite is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Huawei P40 lite good for gaming?

Huawei P40 lite scores 55/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei P40 lite?

Huawei P40 lite has a 4,200 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei P40 lite have?

Huawei P40 lite features a 6.40-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei P40 lite have?

Huawei P40 lite is available with 6 / 8 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei P40 lite?

Genze rates Huawei P40 lite 5.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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