Huawei finally launched a 5G mid-ranger in the global market: the Huawei P40 Lite 5G. Unfortunately, it comes without Google services, but it carries a very interesting price tag if we consider that it is a 5G-enabled phone. That is why we decided to compare it immediately to the other 5G mid-rangers from the concurrence. We brought two other “Lite” variants with 5G support to this specs comparison: the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G and the Oppo Find X2 Lite which recently debuted in the European market.
Huawei P40 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Oppo Find X2 Lite
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | Huawei P40 Lite 5G | Oppo Find X2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 162.3 x 75 x 8.6 mm, 189 grams | 160.3 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 180 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, 20:9 ratio, LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 20:9 ratio, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 820 5G, octa-core 2.36 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – nano memory card slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, EMUI | Android 10, ColorOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 MP + 2 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.4, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 20W | 4000 mAh Fast charging 40W |
4025 mAh, Fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
This design comparison is like a double-sided medal. You get a better front design on the Huawei P40 Lite 5G because it features a punch-hole display instead of a traditional waterdrop notch, but on the other hand, you get a more attractive rear design on the Oppo Find X2 Lite due to its smaller camera module. Overall, I would go for the Oppo Find X2 Lite because, besides offering a cleaner glass back, it is also more compact and thinner than its rivals. Do you agree with me or your choice would be different?
Display
With the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and the Oppo Find X2 Lite you get an AMOLED display with more brilliant colors and deeper blacks, while the Huawei P40 Lite 5G has an IPS panel, but it is HDR-compliant. Each of these devices offers a great image quality despite they are not flagship smartphones, but the AMOLED panels with in-display fingerprint scanners found on Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite look more interesting. Note that Oppo Find X2 Lite has a smaller diagonal than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite: 6.4 inches vs 6.57 inches.
Hardware/Software
If we only talk about chipsets, you should not notice differences in performances with any of these handsets, even though the Huawei P40 Lite offers a different Kirin 820, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite pack the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform. In each case, you get a 5G integrated modem, but Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite offer a higher amount of RAM: up to 8 GB. Note that Oppo Find X2 Lite does not feature expandable storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Huawei P40 Lite do. That is why Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G wins the hardware comparison, at least in its higher-end variant. But we are only talking about marginal differences. All are based on Android 10, but Huawei P40 Lite 5G lacks Google services, replaced by Huawei Mobile Services.
Camera
We had a very nice experience with Oppo’s camera phones, but the rear camera departments of these three handsets should offer similar performances. Huawei P40 Lite 5G has the main sensor with a higher resolution, while Oppo Find X2 Lite has a brighter focal aperture. Oppo Find X2 Lite wins the selfie comparison thanks to a 32 MP front snapper.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite has a bigger 4160 mAh battery and it is likely the longest lasting phone of this trio on a single charge. Huawei P40 Lite 5G has the smallest battery, but it offers two interesting features: a faster 40W charging technology and reverse charging. So it will charge faster and it will be able to charge other devices just like a power bank.
Price
Huawei P40 Lite 5G carries a €399/$432 price tag, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G costs €349/$378. You need €499/$540 to purchase the Oppo Find X2 Lite, but note that it is the price for the 8/128 GB configuration, while the price tags of its rivals are the ones for the 6/128 GB variant. At the end of the day, these three devices are very close, so whatever you choose, you will make a good choice. It is essentially a draw with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite offering a slightly bigger battery, Huawei P40 Lite 5G offering faster charging and reverse charging, and Oppo Find X2 Lite offering a compact and attractive design, as well as interesting cameras.
Huawei P40 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Oppo Find X2 Lite: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
PROS
- Bigger battery
- Micro SD slot
- Wider display
- Good price
- AMOLED display
CONS
- Slightly inferior cameras overall
Huawei P40 Lite 5G
PROS
- Reverse charging
- HDR display
- Punch-hole design
- Faster charging
CONS
- No Google services
Oppo Find X2 Lite
PROS
- More compact
- Great cameras
- Very nice design
- AMOLED display
CONS
- Price
