Overview

The HUAWEI P40 is a high-end Android smartphone that offers a powerful camera system, fast charging capabilities, and a sleek design. It is part of the P40 series, which includes the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, each with varying features and specifications.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.1 inches
  • Display Type: OLED
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: Supports up to 90Hz frame refresh rate

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm (5.86 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IP53, dust and splash resistant
  • Other Design Features: Bezel-less design, notch for front camera system

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: 16-Core Mali-G76
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Other Performance Features: Dual Big Core + Tiny Core NPUs (Neural-network Processing Unit)

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture, OIS)
  • Secondary Camera: 16 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (f/2.2 aperture)
  • Camera Features: Autofocus mode: Autofocus, Image stabilization: OIS + AIS, Zoom Mode: Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Hybrid Zoom, Video recording: Support for 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps video recording

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 32 MP Selfie Camera (f/2.0 aperture), IR Camera
  • Front Camera Features: Autofocus mode: Autofocus, Video Recording: Support for 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps video recording

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 3800 mAh (Typical Value)
  • Charging: HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 22.5 W)

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, etc.
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint sensor (under display)
  • Other Features: IP53, dust and splash resistant, Dual SIM support

Software

  • Operating System: Android 10, EMUI 10.1

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Starting at $495.00 for the base model
  • Storage Options: 128GB, 256GB
  • Color Options: Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black
  • Availability: Released in April 2020