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Huawei P40

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Pros

  • Huawei has done a solid job of managing the heat development
  • model worked very well
  • It feels comfortable on your palm

Cons

  • camera in a cut-out at the top left edge of the screen
  • Huawei smartphones are currently not available through US carriers or major retailers
  • frequency is too low

Key specs

  • 50 Mpx
  • 6.1 in
  • 2340, 1080 px
  • 422 ppi
  • 3800 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 32 Mpx

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Huawei P40 - Variants

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      Huawei P40 - Pros & Cons

      Huawei P40

      Pros

      • Huawei has done a solid job of managing the heat development
      • model worked very well
      • It feels comfortable on your palm
      • The color accuracy is good as well
      • well-structured and intuitive to use
      • The touchscreen and gyroscope are very accurate
      • Huawei P40 is very solid overall
      • The touchscreen is very precise and responsive
      • powerful and versatile quad-camera setup with fantastic battery life
      • Apps and videos render quite nicely on the device
      • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

      Cons

      • camera in a cut-out at the top left edge of the screen
      • Huawei smartphones are currently not available through US carriers or major retailers
      • frequency is too low
      • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
      • effects are not available in this mode
      • Google Pay cannot be used due to the missing Google services
      • Huawei P40 does not have access to the Google services
      • the refresh rate is limited to the usual 60 Hz
      • Huawei P40 had a lot of power
      • the P40 is hampered by its software
      • they could simply port all the apps over from their older phone using Huawei Phone Clone

      Huawei P40 - Technical Overview

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      IconScreen size
      6.1 in
      Best:
      Asus FonePad 8
      Screen size: 8 in
      IconBattery capacity
      3800 mAh
      Best:
      Doogee BL12000
      Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
      IconPixel density
      422 ppi
      Best:
      Sony Xperia Z6
      Pixel density: 891 ppi
      IconCPU clock speed
      2.86 GHz
      Best:
      Motorola Moto G100
      CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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      Huawei P40 - Full Specifications

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      Hardware
      Operating systemAndroid 10
      CPU clock speed2.86 GHz
      CPU cores8-core
      CPU modelHisilicon Kirin 990
      RAM memory
      • 6 GB
      • 8 GB
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      Rear camera
      Primary sensor size1/1.28"
      Primary sensor resolution50.0 Mpx
      Resolution (second camera)16.0 Mpx
      Resolution (third camera)8.0 Mpx
      Lens aperture (second camera)F/2.2
      Lens aperture (third camera)F/2.4
      Focus adjustmentAutomatic
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      Storage
      Internal storage
      • 128 GB
      • 256 GB
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      Dimensions
      Height5.86 in
      Width2.8 in
      Depth0.33 in
      Weight6.17 oz
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      Other features
      Payment technologyGoogle Pay
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      Cellular
      Data transmission
      • GPRS
      • EDGE
      • HSDPA
      • HSUPA
      • HSPA+
      • FDD-LTE
      • TDD-LTE
      • 5G NR FR1
      Navigation system
      • GPS
      • A-GPS
      • GLONASS
      • BeiDou
      • Galileo
      • QZSS
      GSM frequencies
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      UMTS frequences
      • 2100 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 800 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 800 MHz
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      Display
      Screen size6.1 in
      Number of colors16.7M
      Panel typeOLED
      Resolution2340 x 1080 px
      Pixel density422.0 ppi
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      Front camera
      Primary resolution32.0 Mpx
      Face detectionFace recognition
      Lens apertureF/2.0
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      Design
      Colour of productSilver frost
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      Sensors
      Proximityyes
      Digital compassyes
      Ambient light sensoryes
      Gyroscopeyes
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      Connectivity
      Dual sim supportyes
      Sim card sizeNano SIM
      Bluetoothyes
      Bluetooth version5.1 LE
      NFCyes
      Charging connectionUSB
      Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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      Battery
      Battery capacity3800.0 mAh
      Wireless charging yes

      Huawei P40 - Q&A (19)

      • 0
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        yolando
        about 2 years ago
        Can huawei p40 pro install whatsapp?
        hien
        about 2 years ago
        Yes. It can be.
        Helpful?
      • 0
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        hyacinth_reilly
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 dual sim?
        leif
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
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      • 0
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        margorie
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 5g?
        eda.keebler
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
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      • 0
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        belen_nolan
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 pro worth it?
        terry_schmeler
        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.
        Helpful?
      • 0
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        terence_rodriguez
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 have fingerprint?
        rob
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
        Helpful?
      • 0
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        elia
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 support wireless charging?
        maynard
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
        Helpful?
      • 0
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        mirian
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 have fingerprint sensor?
        dannie
        about 2 years ago
        HUAWEI P40 series phones incorporate a next-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor, for responsive and reliable unlocking on a whim.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        palmer_fritsch
        about 2 years ago
        Can huawei p40 use google?
        consuelo_koch
        about 2 years ago
        It runs on Android 10 with EMUI 10, but doesn't support Google apps and services, including Google Play Store. Lots of Apps are available from the Huawei AppGallery, and can also often be transferred from your own phone using the Huawei Phone Clone app.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        eda.keebler
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 a good phone?
        deloise
        about 2 years ago
        The Huawei P40 is a top phone with some fantastic hardware combined to make a stunning experience when it comes to camera, battery life, and a variety of other top-end features you'll want from a modern smartphone. Much like every recent Huawei phone, the P40 is hampered by its software.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        lyndsey_heller
        about 2 years ago
        Should i buy huawei p40?
        francis_hoppe
        about 2 years ago
        The Huawei P40 is a top phone with some fantastic hardware combined to make a stunning experience when it comes to camera, battery life, and a variety of other top-end features you'll want from a modern smartphone. Much like every recent Huawei phone, the P40 is hampered by its software.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        damian
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 pro waterproof?
        teresa.kling
        about 2 years ago
        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.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        oswaldo
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 have wireless charging?
        millie
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        catrina
        about 2 years ago
        How long should i charge my new huawei p40?
        young_bradtke
        about 2 years ago
        about 1.5 hours.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        leandro_goodwin
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 waterproof?
        dagmar
        about 2 years ago
        No
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        adam
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 worth buying?
        margene
        about 2 years ago
        The Huawei P40 is a top phone with some fantastic hardware combined to make a stunning experience when it comes to camera, battery life, and a variety of other top-end features you'll want from a modern smartphone. Much like every recent Huawei phone, the P40 is hampered by its software.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        floyd_quitzon
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 have dual sim?
        blaine.pfannerstill
        about 2 years ago
        Yes
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        hong
        about 2 years ago
        Does huawei p40 have fm radio?
        francisco.ullrich
        about 2 years ago
        A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        oswaldo
        about 2 years ago
        Is huawei p40 water resistant?
        millie
        about 2 years ago
        No
        Helpful?
      • 0
        Votes
        dewitt.tillman
        about 2 years ago
        Does Huawei p40 have google?
        Productz
        about 2 years ago
        Because of the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. The lack of Google Play Store means you can't download apps to your phone, and the lack of support for Gmail, YouTube, Maps or Chrome means that you won't be able to use those services either.
        Helpful?
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      Huawei P40 Huawei - Editorial Reviews (13)

      3.8
      Based on 13 reviews
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      • 1
      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro Plus review: Possibly the world’s best smartphone...with a catch | IT PRO
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      IT PRO
      Published: 29.07.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro Plus review: Possibly the world’s best smartphone...with a catch | IT PRO
      4.0

      The Chinese phone maker delivers its best handset yet, but is it worth it for the lack of Google services?

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 review
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      TechRadar
      Published: 07.05.2021
      Huawei P40 review
      3.5

      The Huawei P40 has exciting hardware, but software woes

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Smartphone Review – Tough sell despite its great camera
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      Notebookcheck
      Published: 16.04.2020
      Huawei P40 Smartphone Review – Tough sell despite its great camera
      4.4

      Expert review of the Huawei P40 smartphone. Huawei's new phone comes with fast performance and 5G support but without Google services. However, the Huawei camera continues to be one of the best on the market and the P40 beautifully illustrates this. The Huawei P40 can be purchased through various online retailers.

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 review | Stuff
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      stuff.tv/my/
      Published: 27.08.2021
      Huawei P40 review | Stuff

      Anything but entry-level

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro review (hands on)
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      Tom's Guide
      Published: 26.03.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro review (hands on)

      The Huawei P40 Pro offers superior cameras and a captivating curved display but the lack of Google Apps is still a big problem.

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro: The Gizmodo Review
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      Gizmodo Australia
      Published: 30.06.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro: The Gizmodo Review

      It’s a weird situation when the second largest smartphone maker in the world is treated as persona non grata, but...

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro review: there’s a catch
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      The Verge
      Published: 03.06.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro review: there’s a catch
      2.5

      Remarkable hardware but no Google services.

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro review: Refinement done right
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      Android Authority
      Published: 01.03.2022
      Huawei P40 Pro review: Refinement done right

      Huawei's P40 Pro has a lot to live up to. Its predecessor was and still is one of the best camera phones ever. So can the P40 Pro supecede it?

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Camera review: Mid-ranger with potential
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      DXOMARK
      Published: 20.10.2020
      Huawei P40 Camera review: Mid-ranger with potential

      The Huawei P40 was announced in March of 2020 alongside its higher-end siblings, the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+. It features a 6.1-inch OLED screen, the same Kirin 990 5G chipset found in Huawei’s flagships, and comes with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of fast UFS 3.0 storage. There [...]

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro 5G Preview
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      PCMAG
      Published: 29.04.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro 5G Preview

      The Huawei P40 Pro 5G is an impressive smartphone with a fantastic screen, but you won't find it in the US anytime soon.

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro Review: Stellar, but lack of Play Store is limiting
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      MobileSyrup
      Published: 10.04.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro Review: Stellar, but lack of Play Store is limiting
      3.3

      The Huawei P40 Pro is coming to Canada later this year. The phone was great and would be a top choice if it wasn't for the lack of apps.

      Huawei P40 HUAWEI P40 Pro Review - A stunning phone with a stunning camera
      Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews logo
      Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
      Published: 09.07.2020
      HUAWEI P40 Pro Review - A stunning phone with a stunning camera
      4.5

      Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More HUAWEI P40 Pro Review – HUAWEI P30 review was an amazing phone (it still is) when I reviewed it here at Craving Tech. While the phone design and features were great, the camera definitely was the main gem of the show. Heck, it even won the best smartphone camera award back […]

      Huawei P40 Huawei P40 Pro review: Evolving smartphone photography against all odds
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      hardwarezone.com.sg
      Published: 12.04.2020
      Huawei P40 Pro review: Evolving smartphone photography against all odds
      4.3

      How do you improve on something that's already good at what it was made to do? Despite the odds, the Android-based Huawei P40 Pro is here to make several points.

      Often compared with Huawei P40