Overall Score
69.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#536)69.7
Performance(#1007)70.8
Camera(#285)53.8
Display(#962)84.5
Battery(#503)70.5
Build(#2043)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Huawei P40 Pro
Short Review
- The Huawei P40 Pro features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm and weighing 209 grams.
- Its 6.58-inch OLED display offers a resolution of 1200 x 2640 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 512GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system is impressive, featuring a 50 MP wide lens, a 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, and a 40 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
- The 4200 mAh battery supports 40W wired and wireless charging, ensuring longevity and quick power-ups.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 12, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of functionalities.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- Special features include water resistance and a variety of color options like Silver Frost and Deep Sea Blue.
- The device lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, focusing on a streamlined design.
- Overall, the Huawei P40 Pro combines premium build quality, advanced camera capabilities, and strong performance.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, March 26
Announced2020, March 26
DescriptionVersions: ELS-AN00, ELS-TN00 (China); ELS-NX9, ELS-N04 (Global)
Display
Size6.58"
TypeOLED, 90Hz, HDR10
Resolution1200 x 2640 pixels (~441 ppi density)
PPI1200
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
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, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AFIR TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720@7680fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4200 mAh
Charging Details40W wired27W wireless27W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm (6.23 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight209 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-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
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✓
SensorsInfrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo