Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) vs Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei P Smart (2021) vs Huawei P40 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.58"
OLED
OLED
1200x2640
50.5
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB)
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7 Advantages 
30 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Model | Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L22B, Peppa-L22B, PPA-LX2) Dual-SIM | Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-AN00 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  China |
| Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
| Release date | 9/28/2020 | 4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020 |
| Depth | 9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in) |
| Weight | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.58" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1200x2640 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 441 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
| User Interface | EMUI 10.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 169253 (v8) Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 496356 (v8) Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 400/50 Mbps | 2000/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 50.5 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8700x5800 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 2.44µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | (dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 22.5W Wired fast charging | 40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 38 hours (1.6 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold • Protective film included • Protective cover included | • Colors: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White • EMUI 10.1 • 90Hz and HDR10 display • Leica optics on back camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast wireless charging 27W |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) | Huawei P40 Pro (AN00 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |