
Overall Score
68.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#766)68.2
Performance(#2421)64.8
Camera(#267)54.2
Display(#983)84.5
Battery(#514)70.5
Build(#1375)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei Mate 40E 4G
Short Review
- The Huawei Mate 40E 4G features a sleek design with glass front and back, an aluminum frame, and dimensions of 158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm, weighing 188 grams.
- 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 990E chipset, it offers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 MP14 GPU, available in configurations of 128GB or 256GB storage paired with 8GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 13 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 4200 mAh battery supports 40W fast charging and wireless charging.
- Running on HarmonyOS 2.0, it provides a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, while a USB Type-C 3.1 port is available.
- The device comes in Silver, White, and Black colors.
- Overall, the Mate 40E 4G combines solid performance with a premium design and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, June 28
Announced2021, June 28
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 (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-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✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes