Overall Score
70.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#490)70.0
Performance(#1065)70.8
Camera(#266)54.2
Display(#978)84.5
Battery(#512)70.5
Build(#1365)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 40E
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 40E features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm and weighing 188g.
- Its 6.5-inch OLED display supports HDR10 and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing vibrant colors and smooth scrolling at a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
- Powered by the Kirin 990E 5G 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 versatile 64 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens with OIS, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4200mAh battery supports 40W wired and wireless charging, ensuring efficient power management.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 11, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of features.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device also includes a headphone jack, which is becoming increasingly rare.
- Available in Silver, White, and Black, it combines aesthetics with functionality.
- Overall, the Mate 40E is a well-rounded smartphone with notable specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 10
Announced2021, March 10
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.5"
TypeOLED, HDR10, 90Hz
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 990E 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP14
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 85mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
Video Recording4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K, 720p@240fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details40W wired40W wireless5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm (6.24 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, White, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes