Overall Score
73.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#245)73.4
Performance(#259)79.2
Camera(#300)53.8
Display(#982)84.5
Battery(#223)78.0
Build(#2064)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 212g, available in various colors including Mystic Silver and Black.
- Its 6.76-inch OLED display supports HDR10 and a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
- Powered by the Kirin 9000 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G78 MP24 GPU, complemented by options for 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens, a 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 20 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
- A 13 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 4400mAh battery supports 66W wired and wireless charging, ensuring quick power-ups.
- Running on HarmonyOS 2.0, the device offers a modern software experience with stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The build incorporates a glass front and back or eco-leather back with an aluminum frame, enhancing durability and aesthetics.
- Overall, the Mate 40 Pro 4G combines high-end specifications with a premium design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, June 28
Announced2021, June 28
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.76"
TypeOLED, HDR10, 90Hz
Resolution1344 x 2772 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~456 ppi density)
PPI1344
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP24
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom20 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details66W wired50W wireless5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm (Glass) / 9.5mm (Leather)
Weight212 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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
Software
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 2.0
OS VersionHarmonyOS 2.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo