Name: P40 Pro
Brand: Huawei
SKU: 502124
Rating: 4.3 (40 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

The build quality is stellar and the battery tech is brilliant
crunchy detail
balanced exposures

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lack of the Google Play Store
lack of a headphone jack isn t exactly surprising

Primary sensor resolution: 50 Mpx
Screen size: 6.58 in
Resolution: 2640, 1200 px
Pixel density: 441 ppi
Battery capacity: 4200 mAh
Cpu cores: 8-core
Primary resolution: 32 Mpx

Huawei P40 Pro - Variants

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Huawei P40 Pro - Pros & Cons

The build quality is stellar and the battery tech is brilliant
crunchy detail
balanced exposures
and enough dynamic range
it really is quite nice
The battery life is excellent
the focus is quick and precise
fingerprint sensor also works well
very well structured and focused on the essentials
night mode has been further improved as well and achieves good results
The build quality is solid overall
great gliding properties as well as an accurate input recognition
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
90Hz rate as it makes using the phone feels quick to use
The images are clear and sharp and just a joy to use
The images that come from this thing are superb
The screen is gorgeous and bright
The camera definitely takes really good and sharp photos in great detail
innovative periscope zoom camera and impressive image quality
great screen
superb build quality
ability to accurately capture skin tones in varying environments
the optical zoom results are superb
looks and feels fantastic with a premium design and curvaceous screen bringing
Everything feels calculated and clean
highlight roll-off is smooth and natural
screen's color and contrast accuracy are excellent
Shots are consistently bright
attractive and immediately pleasing to the eye
sleek and comfortable to hold
the device is also assembled well
It provides more usable screen space which is a good thing
The front camera is sufficient and good enough for video calls
Excellent hardware The hardware of the Huawei P40 Pro is excellent
Simple tasks such as scrolling and interface animations are noticeably smoother
The main camera captures incredibly detailed photos with beautiful colours
Excellent camera Great battery
the 10x zoom is superb as well
phone's hardware itself is fantastic
excellent detail with minimal noise in these conditions
Apps and videos render quite nicely on the device
powerful and versatile quad-camera setup with fantastic battery life
wide angle photos much sharper
clearer
and with better colour
incredible durability and timeless style
merges all the images together automatically and very quickly
fast and convenient charging
Aperture and Portrait mode are great for creating shallow depth of field effects
native camera app is very well functioned and user-friendly
Detail is also very good and noise levels low
Bokeh shots show very good subject isolation and detail
Colors are nice and exposure is good in most lighting situations
excellent dynamic range and an outstanding balance between texture retention and noise reduction
best detail-to-noise balance among the trio
color is acceptable most of the time
very good detail and low noise levels
good accuracy
fast reaction times
and reliable tracking
Excellent detail
accurate colors
sharp and with a good dynamic range
brilliant design
snappy processor and decent battery
Excellent color
very low noise and sharpness of a
superb
with impressive details and colour balance
has great symmetry and the blue sapphire lenses add a nice contrast
The hardware is the best of the best
welcoming
friendly and fun space
exceptional contrast
colour saturation and vibrancy
P40 Pro is truly a magnificent phone
performing very well in really bright conditions

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lack of the Google Play Store
lack of a headphone jack isn t exactly surprising
muddy ground detail and purple fringing in the power lines
lacks contrast and character
too many modes along the bottom and some can get lost off the screen
ultra-thin bezels just look odd
the lack of Google services impacts it in such a negative way
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
lack of native Google services is also cause for concern
image quality takes a noticeable drop
overzealous noise reduction and image smoothing
the periscope zoom camera is noticeably inferior to the primary camera
Fine detail is lacking
do not provide your Google account to any service that promises the installation of Google Mobile Services
it doesn't connect to Google Drive
limited in their functionality
too limited for most people right now
lack of useful software
Facebook or WhatsApp directly available through the App Gallery
can not do anything against apps that require Google Mobile Services to work
its colors are slightly off and the image is simply not as detailed
The color balance is also slightly less accurate than on some competing phones
XL's night mode is unable to keep up
AppGallery is lackluster in comparison
The P40 Pro has a tendency to look a little overblown
the audio is not reproduced by an ear capsule
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
a scene and navigate within the first image
the image brightening goes overboard with a few colors
the ban from Google services makes a clear recommendation difficult
Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to
not available to Huawei yet
lack of Google Software will put most users off this device which is a
The missing Google Play Store is a big loss
lack of apps this will make users feel the device is limited
the ban using Google apps does put this phone at a disadvantage
the phone feels a bit slippery in the hand
the lack of Google services is a problem
it is annoying not to have access to Google services
display doesn t go all the way to these area
it does not offer a complete Android experience
is slower and less accurate than a separate fingerprint scanner
post-processing tends to brighten up the scene
WhatsApp uses Google Drive to back up your messages
no dedicated Gmail app
Limited time amaysim offer
it feels like that reality is distant
lack of Google apps and services is too harmful to the overall experience
Video streaming apps like Stan rely on Google services
Wearables and accessories are also problematic
Many of these also cannot be found on the Huawei App Gallery
the preview representation is muddy in the shadows and mid-tones
they could simply port all the apps over from their older phone using Huawei Phone Clone
phones no longer include the Google Play Store
not an ideal setup
use any Google apps on the P40 Pro
the display takes on a curved edge on all four sides
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Ghosting can often be seen in low light videos
image quality varies quite noticeably with the zoom factor
quite as wide as many competitors
HDR rendering fail in some low-light scenes
absence of GMS which are greedy for energy
not the smartphone for you
the Huawei P40 Pro is no smartphone for everyone
does the absence of Google services weigh heavily
it does not have GMS and all Google applications
there s no Google Play Store
not having access to Google Play store is a massive disadvantage to
Huawei phones are not permitted to access the Google Play app store
Huawei P40 Pro from around the web
s just no way to unlock the full potential of this phone
P40 Pro s rear is slathered in frosted glass
it s practically invulnerable to fingerprints
images and smooth out skin tone
poor availability of 5G here in North Brisbane
The surface coating is incredibly slippery though
noisier when you crank things up to around 20x digital zoom
Some apps will still be unavailable to install
populated with mostly Chinese apps
anything over 10x is just too blurry to be useful
there is no longer support for those much-loved Android apps
the camera is nothing short of spectacular
lack of familiar apps makes it a lot less useful to the average Joe
It s a bit hit and miss
generally
it lacks in one area

Huawei P40 Pro - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	6.58 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	4200 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	441 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.86 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Huawei P40 Pro - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 10
CPU clock speed	2.86 GHz
CPU cores	8-core
CPU model	Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 990 5G
RAM memory	8 GB

Primary sensor size	1/1.28"
Sensor size (second camera)	1/1.54"
Primary sensor resolution	50.0 Mpx
Resolution (second camera)	40.0 Mpx
Resolution (third camera)	12.0 Mpx
Lens aperture (second camera)	F/1.8
Lens aperture (third camera)	F/3.4
Focus adjustment	Automatic

Internal storage	128 GB 256 GB

Height	6.23 in
Width	2.86 in
Depth	0.35 in
Weight	7.16 oz

IR	yes

Data transmission	5G NR FR1 EDGE FDD-LTE GPRS HSDPA HSPA+ HSUPA LTE TDD-LTE VoLTE VoWiFi
Navigation system	A-GPS BeiDou GLONASS GPS Galileo NavIC QZSS
GSM frequencies	1800 MHz 1900 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz
UMTS frequences	1700 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz

Screen size	6.58 in
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	2640 x 1200 px
Pixel density	441.0 ppi

Primary resolution	32.0 Mpx
Face detection	Face recognition
Focus adjustment	Automatic
Lens aperture	F/2.2

Colour of product	Black Blush gold Midnight black Silver Silver frost

Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Dual sim support	yes
Sim card size	Electronic SIM card Nano SIM Nano-SIM e-SIM
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	5.1 LE
Bluetooth profile	HFP HSP OPP PAN SPP A2DP AVRCP HID PBAP MAP
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Type of USB connector	USB Type-C

Battery capacity	4200.0 mAh
Standby time	463.0 h
Talk time	23.5 h
Wireless charging	yes

Huawei P40 Pro - Q&A (23)

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mollie
about 2 years ago
Can huawei p40 pro install whatsapp ?
loyce.mclaughlin
about 2 years ago
Yes. But WhatsApp needs to be installed using the apk file.
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arnold
about 2 years ago
Can you put google play on huawei p40 pro?
todd_gutkowski
about 2 years ago
Google Play Store is no longer available on Huawei and Honor phones. Instead, what you get is Huawei Mobile Services that comes with Huawei's own suite of apps and services.
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herbert.hilll
over 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro 5g?
leota
about 2 years ago
Yes. It is a 5G phone.
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kelle
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have dual sim?
titus_rolfson
about 2 years ago
Simply put, P40 Pro supports dual SIM dual standby. The primary SIM card support 5G/4G/3G/2G network and the secondary SIM card support 4G/3G/2G network. You can set either one to be primary SIM card as you wish easily on you phone.
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misti
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have google services?
eda.keebler
about 2 years ago
Huawei P40 Pro has no Google apps Due to the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. That means no Google Play Store for apps and no support for services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps or the Chrome browser.
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billi_torphy
over 2 years ago
Can huawei p40 pro use google?
cory
about 2 years ago
Huawei P40 Pro has no Google apps Due to the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. That means no Google Play Store for apps and no support for services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps or the Chrome browser.
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kellee.wyman
about 2 years ago
Can huawei p40 pro use youtube?
lyndsey_heller
about 2 years ago
Huawei P40 Pro has no Google apps That means YouTube is not supported.
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clifford
over 2 years ago
Can you get google maps on huawei p40 pro?
yulanda
about 2 years ago
Use Google Maps on your Huawei P40 Pro Android 10.0 Press the internet browser icon. Press the address bar. Key in google.com/maps and press the confirm icon. You can now use Google Maps on your phone.
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dagmar
over 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro worth it?
mia.adams
about 2 years ago
Weighing up whether to buy the Huawei P40 Pro boils down to if you need or want Google's app ecosystem. If you can live with mapping, email, and cloud storage alternatives, as well as workarounds to install popular games and social media platforms, then the P40 Pro is still worth a look.
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jewel
over 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro android?
antony_kris
about 2 years ago
The P40 Pro runs on Android 10 .
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chelsey
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have 5g?
carylon_prosacco
about 2 years ago
Ultimate Performance for a Real Experience. Embrace the ultra-fast speed with the world's first integrated 5G SoC8, Kirin 990 5G chipset. Thanks to the 7nm+ EUV technology and innovative CPU architectures, HUAWEI P40 Pro can achieve high efficiency and system fluidity.
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kiara_barton
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have gorilla glass?
leandro_goodwin
about 2 years ago
P40 Pro Design Flaws As was the case with the P30 Pro, the P40 Pro does not have Gorilla Glass.
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ian
about 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have google in uk?
boyce.senger
about 2 years ago
No. It doesn't.
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luciano_schumm
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have google?
rosendo_mertz
about 2 years ago
Huawei P40 Pro has no Google apps Due to the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. That means no Google Play Store for apps and no support for services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps or the Chrome browser.
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jeanett
about 2 years ago
Can i install google play store on huawei p40 pro?
jewel
about 2 years ago
No. Google services and Play store can't be used in P40 pro
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loreta
over 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have android?
margery_dietrich
about 2 years ago
The P40 Pro runs on Android 10 out of the box
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jennie
about 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have wireless charging?
sharie
about 2 years ago
The P40 Pro supports wireless charging up to 40W speeds.
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malissa.hartmann
over 2 years ago
Can you get spotify on huawei p40 pro?
christene.johnston
about 2 years ago
In the past, the fast yet simple way has been to download a Spotify app on your Huawei P40. Spotify is compatible with iOS, Android, Browser, and desktop. But for some external reasons, you will know that it is exactly now not allowed to download Spotify app from Google play on Huawei phone.
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kyla
about 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro waterproof?
hyacinth_reilly
about 2 years ago
The P40 Pro is IP68. IPX8 indicates level 8 water resistance, meaning that when placed 1.5 m deep in luke-warm water for less than 30 minutes, the device will not be damaged.
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terrance
about 2 years ago
Can huawei p40 pro use whatsapp?
toby.ledner
about 2 years ago
Yes. It can.
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rueben_parker
about 2 years ago
Does huawei p40 pro have google?
van.predovic
about 2 years ago
Huawei P40 Pro has no Google apps Due to the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. That means no Google Play Store for apps and no support for services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps or the Chrome browser.
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coy
over 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro good for gaming?
armida.bradtke
about 2 years ago
The hardware configuration of P40 pro at the outset promises that it is possible to run any high-fidelity game. The 6.58 ”P40 Pro OLED screen with a resolution of 2640x1200 is the first in Huawei's portfolio with a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz, which is a good prerequisite for smooth gaming with good response.
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keneth
about 2 years ago
Is huawei p40 pro worth buying?
edmund
about 2 years ago
Weighing up whether to buy the Huawei P40 Pro boils down to if you need or want Google's app ecosystem. If you can live with mapping, email, and cloud storage alternatives, as well as workarounds to install popular games and social media platforms, then the P40 Pro is still worth a look.
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3.9

Based on 13 reviews

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Published: 27.04.2020

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3.5

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