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Huawei P40 lite
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Huawei P40 lite

Released: 2020, February 27Price: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, March 02

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
NFCYes (market/region dependent): JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.4 inches, 101.4 cm, 2, (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHuawei P40 lite
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue, Skyline Gray
ModelsJNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-L22B, JNY-LX1
Single16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, March 02
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)
ChipsetKirin 810 (7 nm)
Display1085:1 contrast ratio, 515 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B
Charging40W wired, 70% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, February 27
Announced2020, February 27
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-27.0 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 325777 (v8), GeekBench: 7846 (v4.4), 1862 (v5.1), GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 121h

Huawei P40 lite Overview

About Huawei P40 lite Huawei P40 lite is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei P40 lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 810 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei P40 lite can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei P40 lite?

The Huawei P40 lite supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei P40 lite support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei P40 lite void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P40 lite will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P40 lite run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P40 lite.