Huawei P40 Pro Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
6.58", 2640 x 1200
Front Camera
32 Megapixel
Main Camera
50 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 10
Storage
256 GB
RAM
8 GB
Processor
Hisilicon Kirin 990
Battery
4200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei P40 Pro
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 158.2 mm Better than 84 % of phones rated.
Width 72.6 mm Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.95 mm Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Weight 209 g Worse than 94 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Silver frost
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IEC 60529 IP68
Repairability Index 8.1 (out of 10)
SAR Value 0.99 W/kg (body), 2.99 W/kg (limb), 0.48 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/NM card

Design of Huawei P40 Pro has dimensions of 158.2 mm × 72.6 mm × 8.95 mm and weight of 209 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Huawei P40 Pro
Display Type OLED display
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.58" Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2640 x 1200 pixels Better than 93 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD+
Pixel Density 441 ppi Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
Display Features Quad-Curve Overflow display

The screen size reaches 6.58" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Huawei P40 Pro is 2640 x 1200 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 441 ppi.

The refresh rate is 90 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Huawei P40 Pro
Processor Type (CPU) Hisilicon Kirin 990
Clock Speed 2.86 GHz Better than 97 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali-G76 MC16

The processor type of the Huawei P40 Pro is Hisilicon Kirin 990. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Huawei P40 Pro is provided with processor´s frequency of 2.86 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali-G76 MC16.

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MEMORY Huawei P40 Pro
RAM 8 GB Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) NM card - up to 256 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 256 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. Best phones like this one have 256 GB to 1 TB of memory, which is already enough for even the most demanding geeks who use the phone to create videos, take high-resolution photos and play more demanding games. The downside is that with most phones, you'll have to pay extra for that kind of storage capacity. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Huawei P40 Pro has an operating memory of 8 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Huawei P40 Pro
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 4
Sensor Resolution 50 Megapixel Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size 1/1.28"
Sensor Name Huawei Ultra Vision sensor
Lens Aperture F/1.9 Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size 2.44 μm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Special Effects Bokeh effect
Camera Modes 4K Timelapse, ultra low-light video, ultra slow motion video, telephoto video
Light Source LED light
Still Image Resolutions 8192 x 6144
Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Hybrid Zoom, Huawei AI Image Stabilization (AIS), Leica Quad Camera System, RYYB colour filter array, Octa PD Focus, 4-in-1 pixel binning, AI Portrait Studios
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 40 Megapixel Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) 1/1.54"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.8 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Huawei Cine Camera
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/3.4 Worse than 95 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Optical Zoom 5x
Hybrid Zoom 10x
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Huawei SuperSensing Camera, 50X Max Zoom
FOURTH CAMERA
Camera Functions (4th Camera) HUAWEI Time-of-Flight (TOF) Camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 32 Megapixel Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face recognition Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Still Image Resolutions (Front) 6528 x 4896
Video Resolutions (Front) 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Camera Functions (2nd Front) TOF camera

The rear camera of the Huawei P40 Pro is equipped with 4 lenses. A larger number of lenses usually results in better quality photo, as each lens is designed differently: usually as a macro lens, telephoto lens or wide-angle lens. Macro lens is used for great close-ups, telephoto lens is designed for capturing objects in the distance as it often has an optical zoom, and wide-angle lens will take great landscape photos where you need a larger field of view. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 50 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Pixel size is 2.44 μm. Average value is typically around 0.8 μm to 1.8 μm on better mobile phones, and again, the higher the number, the higher the photo quality.

The size of the camera's sensor also influences the final quality of the photos. Huawei P40 Pro´s main lens is designed with a sensor size of 1/1.28". The higher the value after the slash, the higher the resulting photo quality. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/1.9. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality.

Second camera
The second lens of rear camera is designed as Ultra wide-angle lens. The resolution reaches size of 40 Megapixel. Furthermore, aperture of second lens reaches size of F/1.8.

Third camera
The third lens is designed as Telephoto lens. The resolution of third lens is then 12 Megapixel. Finally, the lens also features a lens aperture of F/3.4.

Front camera
The front camera of Huawei P40 Pro is equipped with 2 lenses, with each lens having a different function when taking pictures. The resolution of main lens reaches 32 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo. The aperture of main lens is F/2.2.

A nice bonus here is the facial recognition function.

Second front camera
You won't see a second front lens on most smartphones yet. Having more than one front lens in Huawei P40 Pro is thus rather exceptional in world of phones.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Huawei P40 Pro
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4200 mAh Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology HUAWEI SuperCharge technology, Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Huawei P40 Pro is 4200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Many users will also welcome the wireless charging feature. Wireless charging keeps your phone from overheating and also protects the connector from wear and tear. On the other hand, it does cause some power loss. You'll also enjoy the fast charging function, which allows for faster power flow and thus up to several times faster charging of the phone.

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CELLULAR Huawei P40 Pro
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 10
User Interface EMUI 10.1
Intelligent Assistant Celia
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

Huawei P40 Pro supports 5G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 10.

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COMMUNICATIONS Huawei P40 Pro
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 9, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1800, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L
5G NR Band N1, n2, n7, n28
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.1 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 5.1 LE makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Huawei P40 Pro
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, LDAC, MP4, SBC, 3GP
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP
FEATURES Huawei P40 Pro
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, gravity sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, colour temperature sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, Face Unlock, MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology, Huawei Share, HUAWEI Dual-View Video, Huawei Reverse Charge, Tiny-Core NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), Dual Big Core, HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine, HUAWEI Golden Snap, HUAWEI MeeTime, SuperCool system
OTHERS Huawei P40 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C headphones
Compliant Standards IEC 60529 IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m

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