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Honor V40 5G#747

Released: 2021, January 22

Honor V40 5G

Overall Score

68.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#747)68.4
Performance(#1039)70.8
Camera(#1347)48.0
Display(#493)88.5
Battery(#507)70.5
Build(#10951)68.8

Comparisons Featuring Honor V40 5G

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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording4K, 1080p, 720p@1920fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
Night Mode
RAW 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 & Design

Dimensions163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMidnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver
Foldable

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo