Huawei P40 Pro
$301
Overview
Huawei P40 Pro is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2020 with a 6.58-inch OLED, Kirin 990 chipset, 50 main camera, and 4200 mAh battery.
Priced at $301, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of Huawei P40 Pro
The display of Huawei P40 Pro measures 6.58 inches with OLED technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1200 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1200x2640 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Huawei P40 Pro features 3 rear cameras: 50 main, 40MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto. Optical zoom reaches 5x for detailed distant shots. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of Huawei P40 Pro has 4200mAh capacity with 40 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 40. A full charge takes approximately 74 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei P40 Pro is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset with ARM Mali-G76 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 750 single-core and 2900 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 565910.
The memory of Huawei P40 Pro offers 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X RAM technology. Storage is UFS Storage 3.0.
The connectivity of Huawei P40 Pro includes 5G support, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and Bluetooth 5.1. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of Huawei P40 Pro weighs 209g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Water and dust resistance is rated IP68. Dimensions measure 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm.
The software of Huawei P40 Pro runs Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services with EMUI. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei P40 Pro
Yes, Huawei P40 Pro is good for photography with its 50 camera. It handles everyday photography well with solid detail and color accuracy.
Huawei P40 Pro with Kirin 990 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei P40 Pro receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Yes, Huawei P40 Pro supports 5G connectivity with both Sub-6GHz and mmWave bands for maximum network compatibility and fastest speeds. It works with major 5G carriers globally.
Yes, Huawei P40 Pro is water resistant with IP68 rating. It can withstand submersion in 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. Avoid saltwater and high-pressure water.
Huawei P40 Pro has a 4200mAh battery. This provides full-day battery life with typical usage patterns.
Huawei P40 Pro at $301 is a mid-range device. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
Huawei P40 Pro supports 40 wired charging with full charge in approximately 74 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 40.
Huawei P40 Pro is available in 128GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei P40 Pro has a 6.58-inch OLED with 90Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei P40 Pro delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. The phone excels in versatile camera system. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.58"
Main Camera
50
Chipset
Kirin 990
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE / |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | 5G |
| 5G mmWave Bands | |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | 2CC |
Launch
| Announced | 2020 |
| Status | available |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $699.88 / £300.0 / C$575.0 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm |
| Weight (g) | 209 |
| Build Materials | Aluminium alloy |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Silver Frost", "Blush Gold", "Deep Sea Blue", "Ice White", "Black"] |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Linear |
Display
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.58 |
| Resolution (px) | 1200x2640 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 5:11 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 441 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 92 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 1200 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 1440 |
| Glass Protection | |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | 88 |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | Ceramic |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 990 |
| CPU | 2x Cortex • A76 2.86 GHz + 2x Cortex • A76 2.36 GHz + 4x Cortex • A55 1.95 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G76 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 5.5 TOPS |
| ISP Features | Dual-domain ISP |
| Modem | Kirin 990 5G |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 750 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 2900 |
| AnTuTu Score | 565910 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 3.0 |
| Storage Speed | UFS 3.0 |
| Expandable Storage | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Slot Type | NM (Nano Memory) |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption | F2FS |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 3 |
| Main Sensor | 50 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.28" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX700 |
| Main Lens | f/1.9, 23mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | 1.22 um |
| Ultrawide | 40MP, FOV: 122° |
| Telephoto | 12MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Macro | 8 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265, HEVC |
| Slow Motion | 960 |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 32 |
| Sensor Size | Sony IMX618 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | Yes, OIS |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 3D Face Unlock |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| DAC/Amp | HiSilicon Hi6402 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Heart rate, SpO2 |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 4200 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 40 |
| Wired Standard | SuperCharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 74 min |
| Wireless Charging | 40 |
| Wireless Standard | Qi |
| Reverse Wireless | |
| Reverse Wired | 7.5 |
| Charger in Box | 40 |
| Battery Health Features | 500 charge cycles |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | EMUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | App Lock, PrivateSpace |
| Accessibility | Voice Control, Magnification |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Eject Tool, Case |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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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.
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.
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!
Huawei P40 Pro Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Huawei P40 Pro covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Excellent value for money
- + Wireless charging support
- - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks
- - Battery life could be better