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Huawei P40
Huawei P40
Huawei P40
Huawei P40
Huawei P40
Huawei P40
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7.7/10
Informr score
The Huawei P40 currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 9 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.86 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.86 GHz
6.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.1"
f/1.9
Camera
Camera
f/1.9
3800 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


TechRadar
TechRadar

The Huawei P40's hardware is as great as the last few generations of the company's flagship phones, but there are limitations. You don't get wireless charging or a high refresh rate screen by opting for the P40, which a lot of other phones around this price offer. The biggest restriction continues t...

- James Peckham, TechRadar
DxOMark
DxOMark

The Huawei P40 achieves a Photo score of 115 and delivers solid mid-range imaging performance under our new test protocol, though it’s in a different league from its illustrious (and more expensive) sibling, the P40 Pro, despite sharing substantial amounts of camera DNA. In unchallenging (bright, lo...

- Peter Ferenczi, DxOMark
AndroidPIT
AndroidPIT

Yet it has almost everything else to please. The fairly compact and above all very neat design really appealed to me. The display is also very good as is the camera, which maintains the standards of excellence that Huawei has set with its P-series in the past, especially on the zoom. The power hasn'...

- Antoine Engels, AndroidPIT
Stuff
Stuff

The Huawei P40 is a lovely, fun little thing, and a charming addition to the line. As with all Huawei phones, it’ll be hampered from an app stability point of view until the brand can completely respond to the pretty rubbish hand it’s been dealt by the US China trade woes. That said, it’s laying the...

- Basil Kronfli, Stuff
GSMArena
GSMArena

We don't think that Huawei did right by cutting so many features from its non-Pro flagships especially in times where the Google situation puts them at a disadvantage in the western markets. So until the P40 gets a solid price cut, we don't think it deserves our recommendation.

- GSMArena


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Common Questions


Huawei backs up the P40 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.1"

The Huawei P40's screen size is 6.1 inches with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.86 GHz

There is a HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+) Octa-core 2.86 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 operating system (OS).

Camera

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard f/1.9 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 32+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, nanoSD (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3800mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3800 mAh battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 1260 minutes, 808 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Huawei P40 Specs

Overview
Release Date April 7, 2020
Regions Available Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10

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Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+) Octa-core 2.86 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, USB Power Adapter, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info nanoSD (up to 256 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
f/1.9
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (16 MP, F2.2, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (8 MP, F2.4, Telephoto), HDR
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
32+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.0, 2nd camera feature (IR Camera for biometrics)
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology OLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel Density 422 pixels
Size 6.1 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3800 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1117 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 808 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 1260 minutes
Standby Time Up to 15.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Silver Frost, Ice White, Blush Gold, Black, Deep Sea Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.89 x 7.106 x 0.85 cm (5.9 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 175 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design No
IP Rating IP 53
Headset Jack No
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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