| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $520.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 170 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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| 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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