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Huawei P40 Pro

Huawei P40 Pro

Brand: HUAWEI
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.58" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Kirin 990 5G
  • Battery: 4200mAh
  • Launch Date: 2020, April 07
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, Nano Memory
  • OS: Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
  • Body: 209g, 9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - ELS-NX9
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - ELS-N04
5G bands 1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - ELS-NX9
1, 3, 5, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - ELS-N04
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2020, March 26
Status Available. Released 2020, April 07

Body

Dimensions 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm (6.23 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight 209 g (7.37 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Ingress Protection IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type OLED, 90Hz, HDR10
Size 6.58 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1200 x 2640 pixels (~441 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
Chipset Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 MP16

Memory

Card slot Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
UFS 3.0

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Second Camera 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
Third Camera 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF
TOF 3D, (depth)
Features Leica optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720@7680fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF
IR TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Alert Types 32-bit/384kHz audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC Yes
Infrared Port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

Features

Sensors Infrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Po 4200 mAh
Charging 40W wired
27W wireless
27W reverse wireless

Misc

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.8
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 10 / 10
  • Auto Focus 10 / 10
  • Image Quality 10 / 10
  • Performance 9 / 10
  • Features 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 10 / 10
  • Call Quality 9 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 9 / 10
  • Battery 9 / 10

PROS

  1. Phenomenal Camera System: Consistently ranks among the top camera phones, offering exceptional detail and color accuracy.
  2. Top-Tier Night Mode: The 50MP RYYB sensor delivers stunning low-light photography andvideography.
  3. Incredible Zoom Capability: The 5x optical and 50x digital periscope zoom provides clear, usable images at long distances.
  4. Fluid 90Hz Display: The 6.58-inch OLED screen is bright and smooth, offering a "Quad-Curve" design for better haptics.
  5. Fast 5G Performance: The Kirin 990 5G chipset offers competitive, high-speed performance.
  6. Long-Lasting Battery Life: The 4,200 mAh battery typically provides over a full day of heavy use.
  7. Rapid Charging Speeds: Supports 40W wired charging and 27W wireless charging for quick power top-ups.
  8. Premium Build Quality: Features a durable, IP68 water-and-dust-resistant design with a luxurious matte finish option.
  9. Secure Face Unlock: Features 3D IR face recognition, which is faster and more secure than standard camera-based systems.
  10. Reverse Wireless Charging: Allows you to charge accessories or other phones by placing them on the back of the device.

CONS

  1. No Google Play Services: The lack of GMS means no native access to YouTube, Gmail, Maps, or the Play Store.
  2. Limited App Availability: Reliance on Huawei AppGallery, which has a smaller, less diverse app library than Google Play.
  3. Complex Setup Process: Users often have to use third-party tools to install essential apps, which can be difficult for non-technical users.
  4. No Native Google Apps Support: Many standard apps (like banking apps) fail to work or do not function properly without Google Services.
  5. Proprietary Storage Card: Supports storage expansion only through Huawei's NM (Nano Memory) cards, which are expensive and less common.
  6. No Stereo Speakers: It features a single downward-firing speaker, which is less immersive than rivals.
  7. High Price Tag: Launched at a premium, flagship price point which is difficult to justify without essential software.
  8. Camera Bump Wobble: The large rear camera bump causes the phone to wobble when placed on flat surfaces.
  9. 50x Zoom is Mostly Unusable: While 5x-10x is great, the maximum 50x digital zoom produces grainy, noisy, and shaky images.
  10. 4K Video Limitations: While 4K is supported, it lacks some of the refinement and contrast found in competing flagship video options

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