Overall Score
75.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#536)75.0
Performance(#632)90.8
Camera(#129)97.9
Display(#1126)85.0
Battery(#360)90.1
Build(#1193)77.3
Connectivity(#257)86.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 40
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 40 features a sleek design with dimensions of 158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 188g, available in multiple colors including Silver and Black.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display supports HDR10 and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant visuals with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
- Powered by the Kirin 9000E chipset, it delivers strong performance through its octa-core CPU and Mali-G78 GPU, with options for 128GB or 256GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates.
- The 4200mAh battery supports 40W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 11, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of functionalities.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device also features a headphone jack, which is becoming increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
- Its build quality is enhanced by options for glass or eco-leather back, providing a premium feel.
- Overall, the Huawei Mate 40 combines advanced technology with a stylish design and robust features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 22
Announced2020, October 22
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, HDR10, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000E 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP22
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 85mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details40W wired40W wireless5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm (Glass) / 9.2mm (Leather)
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
ColorsSilver, White, Black, Green, Yellow
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass