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Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Huawei Mate 10 (L09)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P40 Lite vs Huawei Mate 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 10 X Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) 15Points
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Huawei Mate 10 (L09) Compare Huawei P40 Lite X
5.9"
IPS

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 (L09)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

P40 Lite (L21A)} 15 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) vs Mate 10 (L09)} 17 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (107GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+6.4"8%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP89%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+1/2" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+40W78%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs22.5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2310 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels48%
Higher resolution screen
398 PPIvs+498 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Until 256GB nano-Memory / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
ModelP40 Lite (L21A)Mate 10 (L09)
Other model namesHuawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIMHuawei Mate 10 ALP-L09 (64GB) Single-sim, Huawei Alps
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
Saudi ArabiaAustraliaEgyptUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)MexicoNew Zealand(Global, International)
Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Mexico, New Zealand, (Global, International)
BrandHuaweiHuawei
Release date3/2/202010/20/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)77.8 x 150.5 millimeters (3.06 x 5.93 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2310 pixels (19:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI498 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP6 820MhzARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/75 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts40W Wired fast charging22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
• EMUI 10
• Screen protective film included
• Colors: Black, Gold, Brown, Pink
• EMUI 8.0
• Leica optics camera
• HDR10 16:9 display
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)Huawei Mate 10 (L09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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