Huawei P40

At a glance

• Ultra Vision Leica Triple Camera
• Elegant 6.1-inch Overflow Display
• Gesture Control
• Huawei Kirin 990 5G Processor
• Splash, Water and Dust-Resistant

Highlights

The P40’s elegantly round-edged 6.1” overflow display hosts 16.7 million colours at a 2340 x 1080 px resolution, giving an unbeatably smooth viewing experience.

With 4 professional standard integrated cameras you are free to take immensely detailed videos and photos, day or night. The 50MP main camera’s industry-leading 1/1.28 inch sensor, 2.44 um super large pixel size and RYYB colour filter array brings with it massive light, high dynamic range and low noise.

Design and appearance

The sleek and ergonomic design of the Huawei P40 feels light and comfortable in hand, measuring 71.06mm (W) x 148.9mm (H) x 8.5mm (D) and weighing only 175g (inc. battery). Available in Silver Frost, Black and Blush Gold, it’s also splash, water and dust resistant, according to requirements of classification IP53.

Camera

The defining features of this phone are undoubtedly its photo- and videography capabilities, with 4 professional standard integrated cameras. Benefitting from the Ultra Vision main camera and Multi-Spectrum Colour Temperature Sensor with AI AWB Algorithm, it’s a truly visionary leap in smartphone technology.

Rear camera

• 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture) + 16 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (f/2.2 aperture) + 8 MP Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS)
• Autofocus
• OIS + AIS Image Stabilisation
• 30x Digital Zoom, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
• Support for 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps video recording
• Image resolution: Support up to 8192 x 6144 pixels
• Video resolution: Support up to 3840 x 2160 pixels

Rear camera

• 32 MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0 aperture), IR Camera
• Support for 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps video recording
• Image resolution: Support up to 6528 x 4896 pixels
• Video resolution: Support up to 3840 x 2160 pixels

Display

The P40 Pro’s 6.1-inch display features rounded corners and an overflow design, meaning the viewing screen spills out over the sides to give a deeper, more exciting viewing experience. Not only that, but the OLED screen supports 16.7 million colours at FHD+ 2340 x 1080 px resolution, providing you with an unbeatably sharp viewing experience.

Software and features

• Processor: Huawei Kirin 990 5G
  
• CPU: Octa-core, 2 x Cortex-A76 Based 2.86 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A76 Based 2.36 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 1.95 GHz
  
• GPU: 16-Core Mali-G76
  
• NPU: Dual Big Core + Tiny Core NPUs (Neural-network Processing Unit)
• OS: EMUI 10.1 (Based on Android 10)
• RAM: 8GB
• Storage: 128GB, with ext. memory SD support (up to 256GB)

Performance

With Huawei SuperCharge (max 22.5W) capability, in-built AI, motion-tracking utilities and a 3800 mAh battery, you get long-lasting, powerful performance that is unrivalled by most smartphones on the market. Running on Huawei’s Kirin 990 5G Chip and decent storage (with the possibility of extension), there is not a lot you can’t do with this phone.