Huawei P40
Huawei P40
3.8Average expert rating
Release date April 2020
About Product
Key Advantages
Bigger battery capacity: 3800 mAh
More RAM memory capacity: 6GB, 8GB
Lighter: 175 g (6.17 ounces)
Narrower: 71.06 mm (2.8 inches)
Shorter: 148.9 mm (5.86 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Huawei P40
458,000
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Huawei P40
3,276
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Huawei P40
2,795
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Huawei P40
931
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Huawei P40
2,922
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Huawei P40
753
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Expert Score 3.8
TechRadar
Tech Advisor
Smartprix
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Oct 2023
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Overview Huawei P40
The Huawei P40 stands out with its sleek design and powerful camera capabilities, making it a top choice for photography enthusiasts. Its 6.1-inch OLED display delivers sharp visuals and vibrant colors, ideal for enjoying multimedia content. Powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset, the phone offers smooth performance and 5G connectivity for faster downloads and streaming.
The P40's triple-camera setup includes a 50MP Ultra Vision primary sensor, 16MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto lens, allowing users to capture stunning photos in various lighting conditions. The 32MP front camera also ensures high-quality selfies and video calls.
With a 3800mAh battery, the P40 provides solid battery life, supported by 22.5W fast charging. It includes 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with Huawei's Nano Memory cards. If you're looking for a stylish and performance-driven phone, the Huawei P40 is a great pick.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
175 g (6.17 ounces)
Thickness
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
71.06 mm (2.8 inches)
Height
148.9 mm (5.86 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP53
Volume
89.94 cm³
Color options
Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black
French Repairability Index
5.4
Display
Screen size
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
422 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 6
Always-On Display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
RAM
6GB, 8GB
Android version
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.86 GHz & 2 x 2.36 GHz & 4 x 1.95 GHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
Release date
2020
Memory channels
2
Number of transistors
10300 million
GPU turbo
700 MHz
Has an external memory slot
✔
Maximum amount of external memory supported
256GB
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 16 MP & 8 MP
Front camera
32MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.9 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
5x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
Maximum iso
204800 ISO
Maximum focal length
80 mm
Minimum focal length
17 mm
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Can be used as a PC
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
3800 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
22.5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Has LDAC
✔
Has aptX
✔
Number of microphones
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
2300 MBits/s
Upload speed
1250 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
3.1
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
