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P40
Released 2020, April 07 175 g (6.17 oz), 148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services 128GB
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$520.00 PRICE (USD)
6.1 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels
50 MP 2160p
6GB RAM Kirin
3800 mAh 5W
Pricing Mode: 🌐 Global (USD $)
Prices Price (USD) USD $520.00 USD
Official Price Global About 170 EUR
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch Announced 2020, March 26
Status Available. Released 2020, April 07
Body Dimensions 148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm (5.86 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Features IP53 dust protected and water resistant

(vertical water sprays)
Display Type OLED
Size 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 MP16
Memory Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Features UFS 3.0
RAM 6/8 GB
Main Camera Triple 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
Features Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie camera Single 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm

IR TOF 3D, (biometrics sensor only)
Dual 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmIR TOF 3D, (biometrics sensor only)
Features HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Features Sensors Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
Battery Type Li-Po 3800 mAh
Charging 22.5W wired
Misc Colors Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black
Models ANA-AN00, ANA-TN00, ANA-NX9, ANA-LX4
Price About 520 EUR
Alert types Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Java No
Made by China
Other Features Fast charging 22.5W
Our Tests Performance AnTuTu: 486583 (v8)

GeekBench: 12619 (v4.4), 3148 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 589 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -28.9 LUFS (Average)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 89h

Mini Review & Verdict

A smart summary of the Huawei P40

Advantages

  • Ultra-fast 5G connectivity for swift downloads and low-latency streaming
  • High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion
  • High-detail 50MP primary camera sensor backed by Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
  • Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant portrait and telephoto captures

Disadvantages

  • Omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack (requires Type-C adapter or wireless audio)
  • Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support

Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Huawei P40 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 6.1 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.

At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 50MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and dedicated optical zoom versatility—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.

Battery longevity is secured through a 3800mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Huawei P40 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.

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