Huawei Mate 40 Pro (2020)

The manufacturer offers this phone with a 6.67 inch OLED display, a HiSilicon Kirin 9000 SoC, and 8 GB of RAM.

Is this phone a good value for its price? My review aims to answer that question by the end.

Table of Contents

• Huawei Mate 40 Pro specifications
• Weight, dimensions, colors
• System, chipset, performance
• Display type, size, resolution
• Memory, storage
• Cameras, flash
• Connectivity, network, wireless
• Battery type, capacity, charger
• Features, sensors, specials
• Verdict, pros and cons

This article shares our personal experiences and thoughts about using the Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone. We hope to offer helpful insights to others interested in this device.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro specifications

Weight, dimensions, colors

The weight of Huawei Mate 40 Pro is about 7.48 oz with battery. This is average for smartphones of the same size. Smartphones use a Nano SIM as a small chipcard for a subscriber identity module (SIM).

System, chipset, performance

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with Android OS v11.0 out of the box. Google has integrated many services with Android. These include Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Drive. It's a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 9000 octa-core processor. It can handle complex tasks and run many applications. Many mobile devices use ARM Mali GPUs. They are well known for their good performance and power efficiency.

Display type, size, resolution

The 6.67 inch OLED display of A13 can produce vibrant and saturated colors. It provides a appealing and immersive viewing experience. The 6.67 inch display should be big enough for our needs. It will make viewing comfortable. This is true whether we're reading, browsing, or watching. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner.

Memory, storage

The 8 GB of RAM on the Huawei Mate 40 Pro should be more than enough to handle their daily needs without any major issues. Having more RAM alone does not guarantee better performance. The Mate 40 Pro has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than enough for their needs. We can expand the internal storage of Mate 40 Pro (256 GB) by using a Nano Memory card.

Cameras, flash

Multiple cameras or depth sensors can help the smartphone. They can make its portrait mode effects more appealing. The main camera of Mate 40 Pro has optical image stabilization (OIS). It counters camera shake.

Connectivity, network, wireless

The designers of the 5G network aim to increase speed. They also want to reduce delay and improve flexibility of wireless services. This phone like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. The Mate 40 Pro smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. This phone has a built-in GPS. This phone is NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. The Mate 40 Pro smartphone does not have 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Battery type, capacity, charger

The Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a light-weight, rechargeable battery. The battery of Mate 40 Pro isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

Features, sensors, specials

Today, smartphones come with many sensors. They help make the user experience better. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes. These are X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). The Mate 40 Pro phone has a fingerprint scanner. The light sensor detects the level of light in the environment. Dual SIM is great for businesses. They want to give staff a device with separate numbers and bills for personal and business use.

The fast charging technology comes in handy when we need quick juice on our device. Wireless charging uses an electromagnetic field. It transfers energy between two objects through electromagnetic induction. Gorilla Glass is very scratch resistant. It reduces the likelihood of everyday scratches and abrasions. The main camera of Mate 40 Pro features optical zoom.

Verdict, pros and cons

Every phone has its strengths and weaknesses, and this Huawei phone is no exception. As with any device, there are aspects that shine and others that fall short. By examining both sides, we can paint a complete picture of what this phone has to offer. Let's explore its standout features and areas for improvement. Remember, this is just my opinion, and yours might be different.

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I'm Lucas Bradley, the founder of the Phone42.com site. I love technology, especially smartphones, and I've been working with tech stuff for more than 20 years. This means I've seen a lot of changes and have learned a bunch about what makes a good phone. On Phone42.com, I look at all kinds of phones. They can be from big, well-known companies or new ones trying to make their mark. I want to help people understand what's new and cool in the world of smartphones, in a way that's easy to get.