The new year brings us an exclusive version for Spain of the Huawei P40 Lite smartphone . A device that struggles in the price range categories, but that aims to provide the user with unmatched qualities and performance . As happened to us with the Huawei Nova 5T model , we have been fortunate to receive one of these phones on loan to be able to test it. Once tested, we write this review so that you can know first-hand the impressions that the Huawei mobile has caused us .
Unboxing and design of the Huawei P40 Lite: Huawei P40 Lite, we tested this mid-range smartphone
With the reference P40 Lite , the Huawei company presents us with a renewed P series device that shines with its own light. And it is that although it is a mid-range terminal for price, everything in its appearance gives it a higher level aura.
The phone is delivered, as usual in the brand, in a simple box rectangular in white . It does not show any picture of the phone. The only thing that says on the packaging is the brand and model of the device. At the base of the box we find some stickers with the reference data of the product and its hardware .
With such a simple box, we cannot expect more than a simple opening of the packaging. We only have to remove the upper part that surrounds the base. Executing this action, we come across the phone directly, which is placed on a cradle in the shape of the device. Below this, we have a case with the documentation and the SIM tray eject tool .
In the deepest part of the box we have the accessories in small compartments. The Huawei P40 Lite test has come to us with: Power adapter ; USB cable ; and Headphones .
Smart mobile phone design: Huawei P40 Lite, we tested this mid-range smartphone
We have before us a smartphone with a modern and very attractive appearance . Aspects enhanced by its beautiful color . It’s definitely a good-sized device . However, it is not counterproductive for handling, as it has a design that is comfortable to handle. It has the typical rectangular shape , polished with rounded edges for a good fit in the hand.
The finish of the mobile is simply spectacular. Virtually everything in it is glass , except for the silver-colored frame , since its front is dominated by this material, and the back is created with layers of curved glass . The Huawei P40 Lite is light, 183 grams, and has dimensions of 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm .
The Huawei P40 Lite mobile is distributed in three different colors . The tones to be chosen by the buyer are: Black ; Green ; Rosa .
The terminal has the just and necessary buttons. One of power, which is at the same time fingerprint reader, and the volume control. At the base a pair of inputs: USB-C and 3.5 mm jack .
Huawei P40 Lite technical details
The mobile device comes packed with advanced and current technologies. Its hardware characteristics provide it with excellent resources to stand out among the average terminals on the market. These are some of its highlights.
Screen
One of the biggest attractions of the smartphone is its large screen of more than 6 inches . With a high resolution, this LCD shows the contents in high quality with its 2310 x 1080 pixels .
Performance: Huawei P40 Lite, we tested this mid-range smartphone
To find out what this phone can give you, we have tested it with the AnTuTu app . The results obtained by processor Kirin 810 of eight cores , the GPU Mali G52 and 6 GB of memory RAM , attest to the power terminal. We have also tested the speed of your storage and connection. The numerical values faithfully reflect the sensations of fluidity and efficiency that the Huawei P40 Lite has shown us.
Cameras
The Huawei P40 Lite bets on the creative side of users. For this reason, it has a quadruple camera on the back, in a square arrangement. Many functions, and resolutions of up to 48 MP , to be able to capture every moment to your liking.
It even has the help of AI , taking a snapshot as vivid as reality. We leave you a small test of images taken using different possibilities.
Battery, operating system and connectivity
The Huawei P40 Lite has a wonderful 4,200 mAh capacity battery . Which allows the user to enjoy prolonged use of the terminal. It is also compatible with the Huawei SuperCharge system that puts the device in dance in a few minutes.
We must take into account a great consideration about this product. And it is that it does not have Google services in its system. An EMUI 10.0.1 software , based on Android 10.0 , that works smoothly, but has few pre-installed apps , none of them popular from the American giant.
The connectivity of the device does not have any drawbacks. Current and fast , it has WiFi 802.11b / g / n / a / ac , and Bluetooth 5.0 , in the options without cable and USB type C for the cable ones.
Technical specifications of the Huawei P40 Lite mobile
In the following table we detail all the characteristics of the smartphone :
HUAWEI P40 LITE | |
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DESIGN | |
Dimensions | 159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm |
Weight | About 183 g (including battery) |
Colors |
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SCREEN | |
Display technology | LCD |
Dimension | 6.4 inch |
Resolution | 2,310 x 1,080 pixels |
Colour | 16.7 million colors |
PPI | 398 |
PERFORMANCE | |
CPU | HUAWEI Kirin 810 Octa-core
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GPU | Mali G52 |
RAM | 6 GB |
STORAGE | |
Capacity | 128 GB |
NET | |
Connectivity | JNY-L21A
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SIM type | Dual SIM versions |
OS | |
Version | EMUI 10.0.1 (Based on Android 10.0) |
CAMERA | |
Rear camera | 48 MP (wide angle lens, f / 1.8 aperture) + 8 MP (ultra wide angle lens) + 2 MP (macro lens) + 2 MP (Bokeh lens) |
Frontal camera | 16 megapixels, F / 2.0 aperture |
BATTERY | |
Capacity | 4,200 mAh |
Load | HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 40 W)
HUAWEI SuperCharge cable and charger required. |
CONNECTION PORTS | |
loading port | USB C |
Connector | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
CONNECTIVITY | |
Wifi | 802.11b / g / n / a / ac 2.4G / 5G Hz |
Bluetooth | BT5.0, BLE, SBC and AAC supports |
Navigation |
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NFC |
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OTHER FEATURES | |
Buttons | 2 |
Sensors |
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Box contents |
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Conclusions about the Huawei P40 Lite smartphone: Huawei P40 Lite, we tested this mid-range smartphone
The Huawei P40 Lite is a mobile phone superior in many respects to any other in its range in the competition. With agile and powerful performance, the smartphone offers commendable fluidity. The only barrier that this device has to convince the buyer is the absence of Google services and applications . However, we consider that it is not a serious problem at all, and we awarded the Huawei P40 Lite the Gizlogic Gold Award .