Huawei P40 Pro
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Product Overview
Huawei P40 Pro is part of Huawei's late-2020 flagship P-series smartphones. A main feature of the P40 Pro is Huawei's new Quad-curve Overflow Display that stretches the OLED panel around all four edges that is shared with the P40 Pro+.
Further, the P40 Pro features dual front cameras and four rear cameras that are a step-up from the Mate 30 Pro 5G, though the Kirin 990 5G SoC has been retained. Its a large 1/1.28" sensor enhances low-light performance, while the front-facing depth camera unlocks facial authentication.
An enhanced in-screen fingerprint reader in the P40 Pro offers 30% faster biometric authentication compared to the previous model. Last but not least, the P40 Pro also comes with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, an improvement over the Mate 30 series.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Beautiful design
- Great performance
- Great camera
Cons
- Android 10 is still a bit buggy
- Some apps still need work
What external reviewers found
External score 67%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Good camera performance
- Superb battery life
- Solid performance
- Excellent camera
Cons
- Slow SoC
- GMS and Google apps are frustrating
- Lackluster performance
- No 5G support
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External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)HD OLED display. The 4,200mAh battery is also plenty for a full day of use and then some. Overall, the Huawei P40 Pro's hardware package is a steal as you can now grab it well below its original price-tag. The app experience remains second class when compared to Google's ecosystem, not to mention Apple's.
Pros
- Top-notch camera
- Excellent battery life
- Solid performance
Cons
- No microSD card slot
- Lackluster performance
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro has fabulous hardware and a dreamy camera, with a long-lasting battery to ensure you get the most from both. You are going to have to compromise on the software, which through no fault of Huawei's, does not come with the Google Play Store. It's available to buy in the United Kingdom now through Huawei's own site and Carphone Warehouse, but has not been officially released in the U.S.
Pros
- Gorgeous display
- Excellent cameras
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No Google Play Store
- No IP68 rating
nextpit[3]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro has an in-house Kirin 990 5G SoC. There is also 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone lasts a full 12 hours and 10 minutes on a single charge if you leave the system in control of the resolution and refresh rate.
Pros
- High-quality display
- Dual SIM
- Fast charging
Cons
- Slow SoC
- No IP certification
notebookcheck[4]
Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac) OLED panel spans 6.58 inches diagonally (16.71 cm, 105.2 cm²) It offers a sharp picture despite its Full HD+ resolution. The fingerprint sensor below the display is easily accessible and quickly and reliably unlocks the smartphone. The Kirin 990 is one of the fastest SoCs on the market currently.
Pros
- Full HD+ display
- Good battery life
- Fast SoC
- Fast Wi-Fi
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Slow SoC
pcmag[5]
Reviewer score 56% (normalized by Neofiliac)The P40 Pro's camera does have some drawbacks, however. While the color balance is better than we've seen on other Huawei devices, we still prefer the richness and contrast from the Pixel 4 XL and even the Find X2 Pro. The company's most powerful phone (that does not fold) doesn't quite measure up to competitors when it comes to processing power and storage capacity.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Impressive performance
- 10x digital zoom
- Good battery life
Cons
- No 5G support
- No headphone jack
t3[6]
Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro is a phone enthusiast's dream phone in so many respects. The hardware, as is now expected from Huawei, is truly top tier. The camera system is the best I've seen all year, beating off even the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's unit. There's 5G connectivity, a battery that runs and runs, a beautiful and large screen, an elegant design, a slick operating system and a raft of flagship-level extras. But that inability to access the Google Play store, as well as Google's services, in the end undermines the Huawei handset.
Pros
- The best camera system on the market
- Beautiful screen
- Top-tier hardware
Cons
- No Google Play store
- No 5G support
techadvisor[7]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro has a Kirin 990 5G chipset and 8GB of RAM. It's stacked to withstand demanding tasks, including gaming, and should last the average user at least two years before showing its age. The phone supports the company's own 40W wired SuperCharge tech, which has clearly been improved despite to change in wattage. Then there's the addition of support for 27W fast wireless charging and the option of reverse wireless charging too.
Pros
- Superb performance
- Superb battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No GMS
- No headphone jack
techradar[8]
Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro is running Android 10, the latest version of Google's operating system, but without Google services. This is due to the restrictions the US government has placed on Huawei amid ongoing security concerns. It has some top-end apps – you can find a list of some key ones here – but a lot of heavy hitters are still missing.
Pros
- Fantastic battery life
- Decent cameras
Cons
- No Google services
- No waterproofing
theverge[9]
Reviewer score 48% (normalized by Neofiliac)The P40 Pro doesn't ship with Google apps. It doesn't even have a preloaded maps app. It does have Huawei's own App Gallery, which is a threadbare app store. I love this phone's hardware, but not enough to jump through its many software hoops.
Pros
- Excellent cameras
- Excellent battery life
- Good camera performance
Cons
- No headphone jack
- No Google Play Services
tomsguide[10]
Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)The P40 Pro has a 4,200 mAh battery, the same as the P30 Pro from last year. App Gallery — Huawei's stand-in for Google Play — is starting to pick up steam. The phone runs Huawei's EMUI 10.1 interface, which is built on the open source version of Android.
Pros
- 90Hz AMOLED display
- Good battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No Google apps
- App Gallery isn’t for everyone
trustedreviews[11]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Huawei P40 Pro runs Android 10, with the brand’s own interface, Emotion UI over the top. It isn’t on the same footing as other Android phones though, thanks to the US imposed Huawei Google ban. Huawei phones are restricted when it comes to Google; this means no Play Store, and other limitations when using third-party apps. With 5G data speeds, fast WiFi and NFC, not to mention a responsive under-display fingerprint scanner and fast face unlocking, nothing major is missing here.
Pros
- Gorgeous screen
- Great camera
- Great battery life
Cons
- No Google Services
- Limited third-party apps
References
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro one year on: Last call for Huawei's Western ambitions. [androidauthority].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review: The best camera on a phone. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review: brilliant hardware, confusing software. [nextpit].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro Review - Smartphone with an impressive camera. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro 5G Preview. [pcmag].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review: flawed beauty. [t3].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review. [techadvisor].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review. [techradar].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review: there’s a catch. [theverge].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro review (hands on). [tomsguide].
- ^ Huawei P40 Pro Review. [trustedreviews].
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