Overall Score
70.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#746)70.6
Performance(#946)88.8
Camera(#1087)67.3
Display(#532)93.8
Battery(#382)88.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#561)84.6
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The Honor V40 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm and a weight of 189g, available in Midnight Black, Rose Gold, and Titanium Silver.
- It sports a 6.72-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1236 x 2676 pixels, supporting HDR10 and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 256GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording video in 4K and featuring gyro-EIS.
- The 4000mAh battery supports 66W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 10 with Magic UI 4.0, it lacks Google Play Services but includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The phone does not have a headphone jack, which may be a consideration for some users.
- Overall, the Honor V40 5G combines a premium display, solid performance, and versatile camera capabilities in a stylish package.
- Special features like the high refresh rate and fast charging enhance its appeal.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, January 22
Announced2021, January 22
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.72"
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak)
Resolution1236 x 2676 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~440 ppi density)
PPI1236
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 MC9
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@1920fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min50W wireless, 50% in 35 min5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass