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Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition

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Overview

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition is a budget Android smartphone released in 2021 with a 6.57-inch OLED, MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853) chipset, 64 main camera, and 3800 mAh battery.

Priced at $0, it targets users seeking budget performance.

Specifications of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition

The display of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition measures 6.57 inches with OLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 800 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080 x 2340 px resolution.

Size
6.57 inches
Type
OLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh Rate
90Hz
Peak Brightness
800 nits
HDR
HDR10

The camera system of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition features 4 rear cameras: 64 main, 8MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to Yes.

Main Sensor
64
Camera Count
4 cameras
Ultrawide
8MP, FOV: 120°
Max Video
Yes

The battery of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition has 3800mAh capacity with 66 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 55 min minutes.

Capacity
3800mAh
Wired Charging
66
Full Charge Time
55 min minutes

The performance of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853) chipset with ARM Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 335000.

Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
CPU
2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55
GPU
ARM Mali-G57 MC3
AnTuTu Score
335000

The memory of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition offers 1GB RAM with 8GB storage options. RAM uses ddr4x technology. Storage is 8GB 1GB RAM.

RAM Options
1GB
Storage Options
8GB
RAM Type
ddr4x
Storage Type
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

The connectivity of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.0. NFC is supported for contactless payments.

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0
NFC
Yes

The build of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition weighs 169g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP54. Dimensions measure 160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm.

Dimensions
160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight
169g
Frame
Aluminum
Back
Glass
IP Rating
IP54

The software of Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). Software support extends 3 years through 2029.

OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Update Policy
3 years

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Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A34

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition supports faster 66 charging compared to Samsung Galaxy A34.

66 fast charging
MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
6.57" display

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition vs Motorola Moto G Power

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition supports faster 66 charging compared to Motorola Moto G Power.

66 fast charging
MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
6.57" display

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition supports faster 66 charging compared to Xiaomi Redmi Note 13.

66 fast charging
MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
6.57" display

Frequently Asked Questions about Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition

Yes, Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition is good for photography with its 64 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.

Related: mobile photography

Yes, Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition handles gaming well with its MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853). Most games run smoothly at medium to high settings.

Related: mobile gaming

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition receives 3 years of updates through 2029. This provides solid software support for the device's lifespan.

Related: software support

Yes, Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition supports 5G connectivity with Sub-6GHz bands for fast mobile data. It works with major 5G carriers globally.

Related: 5G connectivity

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition has IP54 protection against dust and water.

Related: water resistance

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition has a 3800mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.

Related: battery life

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition at $0 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.

Related: buying decision

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition supports 66 wired charging with full charge in approximately 55 min minutes.

Related: fast charging

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition is available in 8GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.

Related: storage capacity

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition has a 6.57-inch OLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 800 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.

Related: display quality

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Verdict

The Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. The phone excels in versatile camera system. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.

Key Specifications

Display

6.57"

Main Camera

64

Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)

Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G BandsGSM /
3G BandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
4G LTE BandsLTE
5G Sub-6 Bandsn1-n41-n77-n78-n79
5G mmWave BandsN/A
SpeedN/A
Carrier Aggregation4x4-mimo
SIMMicro-SIM
Dual SIM Modedual-5g
eSIM Support
VoLTE SupportN/A
VoWiFiN/A
NR CA Support2CC

Launch

Announced2021
StatusDiscontinued
AvailabilityN/A
Model VariantsN/A
Launch PriceN/A

Body & Design

Dimensions (mm)160.1 x 74.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight (g)169
Build MaterialsGlass
FrameAluminum
Back FinishGlass
Colors["Black"]
IP RatingIP54
Rugged CertificationsN/A
Ingress GasketsN/A
Form FactorBar
Hinge TypeN/A
Folded Dimensions0x0x0
Thermal Solutiongraphite-sheet
Notification/Alert
Hapticslinear-motor

Display

Panel TypeOLED
Size (inches)6.57
Resolution (px)1080 x 2340 px
Aspect Ratio9:16
Pixel Density (ppi)392
Screen-to-body Ratio (%)89
Refresh Rate (Hz)90
Adaptive Refresh Rate
Touch Sampling Rate (Hz)180
Peak Brightness (nits)800
HDR StandardsHDR10
Color GamutDCI-P3
Color Depth10
PWM Dimming (Hz)1920
Glass Protectiongorilla-glass-5
Oleophobic CoatingN/A
CurvatureFlat
Always-on Display
Display Driver ICN/A
Cover Display

Platform (SoC)

OS at LaunchAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Update Policy3 years
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 800U (MT6853)
CPU2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex A55
GPUARM Mali-G57 MC3
NPU/AI TOPs2.3 TOPS
ISP Featureshdr-night-mode
Modem5g-sub6
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ChipN/A
Throttling BehaviorN/A
Geekbench Single-CoreN/A
Geekbench Multi-CoreN/A
AnTuTu Score335000
3DMark ScoresN/A

Memory & Storage

RAM1GB
RAM Typeddr4x
Storage8GB
Storage Type8GB 1GB RAM
Storage Speedufs2.1
Expandable StoragemicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Slot TypemicroSD
USB OTG
Filesystem EncryptionF2FS

Main Camera System

Rear Cameras4
Main Sensor64
Main Sensor Size1/1.7
Main Sensor Modelsamsung-gw3
Main Lensf/1.9, 26mm
OIS
AutofocusAF
Pixel Binning0.8 um
Ultrawide8MP, FOV: 120°
TelephotoN/A
Macro2
Depth/ToF/LiDAR2.0 MP depth
Flicker/Color SensorsN/A
FlashDual-LED
Video Resolution
HDR/Dolby Vision VideoHDR10
Video Codecsh264-hevc
Slow Motion1080p@240fps
Video Stabilizationois-eis
Night Mode Features
RAW/Pro ControlsN/A

Selfie Camera

Resolution32
Sensor Size1/3.1
Aperturef/2.2
AF/OIS
Secondary Front Cam
Front Flashscreen-flash
Video1080p@30fps
HDR/Dolby VisionN/A
Face Unlock3d-tof

Audio

Loudspeakers
3.5mm Jack
Hi-Res Audio
Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos
Microphones1
Bluetooth Codecsaac-aptx-aptxhd
DAC/Ampdual-dac

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0
NFC
IR Blaster
UWBN/A
PositioningGPS
Dual-Band GNSS
FM Radio
USBUSB Type C
Display Out
eSIM Capacity

Sensors

Fingerprint SensorOptical
3D Face IDN/A
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Magnetometer
Proximity Sensor
Ambient LightN/A
Barometer
Thermo/HygrometerN/A
UV SensorN/A
Hall Sensor
Color Temp Sensor
Health SensorsHeart rate, SpO2
Satellite SOS

Battery & Charging

Capacity (mAh)3800
TypeLi-Polymer
Removable
Endurance RatingN/A
Wired Charging66
Wired StandardSuperVOOC
0-50% Time (mins)25 min
Full Charge Time55 min
Wireless ChargingN/A
Wireless StandardN/A
Reverse Wireless
Reverse Wired
Charger in Box66
Battery Health Featuressmart-charging

Software

OS at LaunchAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Update Window3 years
UI Skin / LauncherN/A
Feature DropsN/A
App CloningN/A
Game Mode
Privacy Featuresapp-lock
Accessibility
Satellite Messaging UI

Miscellaneous

In-Box Contentscharger-cable-case
Recycled Materials (%)N/A
Repairability ScoreN/A
WarrantyN/A

Reviews & Ratings

4.6

186 ratings

5 star
120
4 star
45
3 star
11
2 star
5
1 star
5

Showing 3 of 186 reviews

A

Alex R.

2 weeks ago

Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.

B

Ben C.

1 month ago

Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.

C

Chloe D.

3 months ago

The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!

Review

Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition Review: Solid Performance for the Price

7.1/10
Very Good

Our comprehensive review of the Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.

(3.6 stars)
Pros
    Cons
    • - Battery life could be better
    • - No wireless charging

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