Huawei P40 Lite: Pros and Cons

Huawei announced the launch of the P40 Lite smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering this smartphone with 6.4 inch IPS display, HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC, and 6 GB of RAM. The P40 Lite comes with Android OS v10.0 pre-installed. This phone uses a high resolution 1080 x 2310 px, 6.4 inch IPS display. The multi-camera setup has specialized features. It has multiple cameras with different focal lengths, like wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and macro. Is the cost justified by its features? I'll strive to answer that by the end of my review.

Table of Contents

• Huawei P40 Lite specifications
• Weight, dimensions, colors
• System, chipset, performance
• Display type, size, resolution
• Memory, storage
• Cameras, flash
• Connectivity, network, wireless
• Battery type, capacity, charger
• Features, sensors, specials
• Verdict, pros and cons

This article shares our personal experiences and thoughts about using the Huawei P40 Lite smartphone. We hope to offer helpful insights to others interested in this device. The specifications below are from the official manufacturer data, but we also consider user reviews. If you've seen any mistakes or things missing in these specifications, please let us know.

Huawei P40 Lite specifications

Weight, dimensions, colors

The weight of the Huawei P40 Lite is still considered to be lightweight and portable. Smartphones use a Nano SIM as a subscriber identity module (SIM), which is a chip card.

System, chipset, performance

The Huawei P40 Lite comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box. Android is an open-source operating system. This means the source code is free to the public. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Dual-core 2.27 GHz Cortex-A76, Hexa-core 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55. Many people consider ARM Mali GPUs a good option for mobile devices.

Display type, size, resolution

People know IPS for its wide viewing angles. It also has accurate color reproduction. The 6.4 inch display should be big enough for your needs. It will make viewing comfortable. This is true whether you're reading, browsing, or watching. The display size is the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner.

Memory, storage

The Huawei P40 Lite comes with 6 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. Having more RAM alone does not guarantee better performance. The P40 Lite has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than enough for their needs. You can expand the internal storage of the P40 Lite (128 GB) by using a compatible microSD card.

Cameras, flash

Multiple cameras or depth sensors can help the smartphone. They can make its portrait mode effects more appealing. The P40 Lite does not have optical image stabilization (OIS).

Connectivity, network, wireless

The Huawei P40 Lite supports 4G/LTE networks. The P40 Lite supports the latest Wi-Fi standards. You can use Bluetooth to connect your P40 Lite smartphone to many Bluetooth devices. The P40 Lite has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS. It is used to accurately measure and record outdoor activities. This phone is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. The 3.5 mm headphone jack allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery type, capacity, charger

The Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a light-weight, rechargeable battery. The P40 Lite does not have a removable battery, it integrates the battery into the phone's design.

Features, sensors, specials

Today, smartphones come with many sensors. They help make the user experience better. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes. These are X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in P40 Lite smartphones. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone. It lets the phone measure light intensity around the device.

Dual SIM is great for businesses. They want to give staff a device with separate numbers and bills for personal and business use. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in a few minutes of charging.

Verdict, pros and cons

Every phone has its strengths and weaknesses, and this Huawei phone is no exception. As with any device, there are aspects that shine and others that fall short. By examining both sides, we can paint a complete picture of what this phone has to offer. Let's explore its standout features and areas for improvement. Remember, this is just my opinion, and yours might be different.

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I'm Lucas Bradley, the founder of the Phone42.com site. I love technology, especially smartphones, and I've been working with tech stuff for more than 20 years. This means I've seen a lot of changes and have learned a bunch about what makes a good phone. On Phone42.com, I look at all kinds of phones. They can be from big, well-known companies or new ones trying to make their mark. I want to help people understand what's new and cool in the world of smartphones, in a way that's easy to get.