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Huawei P40 Pro
- Display: 6.58-inch 1200 x 2640 OLED screen
- Camera: 50MP + 12MP + 40MP + 3D TOF Main/ 32 MP front
- Storage: 128/256/512 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- CPU: Octa-core 2.86 GHz HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
- OS: Android 10; EMUI 10.1
The Huawei P40 Pro is the higher variant of the P40. The major difference between the P40 and the P40 Pro is in display and camera abilities. The screen on the P40 Pro is pumped to 6.58-inch with 1200 x 2640 pixels resolution. There is a pill-notch to the top left corner of the device, and the display is same OLED panel with above 90% screen-to-body ratio.
In the hardware department, the Huawei P40 Pro is powered by same HiSilicon Kirin 990 with 7nm+ EUV processor, comprising of a dual-core 2.86 GHz Cortex-A76, dual-core 2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 and a quad-core 1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs, along with Mali-G76 MP16 GPU. There is a single 8GB RAM option, but storage starts from 128GB to a staggering 512GB internal memory, which can be further expanded via a Nano Memory (NM) slot.
As for the optics, the Huawei P40 Pro has four camera modules at the back. The main sensor is a 50-megapixel unit featuring f/1.9 aperture, OIS and omni-directional PDAF. The second sensor is Periscope 12-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS, PDAF and 5X optical zoom. The third sensor is a 40-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/1.8 aperture. And finally, there is a fourth TOF 3D depth lens. At the front, there is same 32-megapixel selfie sensor, kept alongside an TOF 3D sensor for both depth sensing and bio-metrics scanning.
The battery that powers the P40 Pro is a 4200mAh unit, and it has support for 40W fast wired charging and 27W fast wireless charging. The device comes with an in-screen fingerprint scanner, and available in Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White and Black colors, with either a single or dual SIM card along with IP68 certification. The device boot Android 10 based on EMUI v10.1 with Huawei Mobile Service (HMS). Other key specifications and silent features of the Huawei P40 Pro are contained in the specs table below.
Huawei P40 Pro - Full Specifications
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(900), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100) |
| 5G Network Bands | 5G band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 41(2500), 66(1700), 77(3700), 78(3500), 79(4700); SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | Yes |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | Yes |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries | Huawei P40 Pro 5G |
| Announced | 2020, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March |
BODY
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 209 grams |
| Build Build refers to the built quality of the device | Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 105.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2640 pixels (~441 ppi density) |
| Touch Screen | Yes, up to 10 fingers |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 - DCI-P3 - HDR10 - 2.5D Curved Glass - IP68 |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 10; EMUI 10.1 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | HiSilicon Kirin 990 (7 nm+ EUV) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G76 MP16 |
MEMORY
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 8 GB |
| Storage Capacity | 128/256/512 GB |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Nano Memory (NM), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Phonebook | Practically Unlimited |
| Call Record | Practically Unlimited |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Quadruple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 50MP + 12MP + 40MP + 3D TOF Main Camera Sensors |
| Camera Features | Autofocus Continuous autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Sensor size - 1/1.7" Leica camera Vario Summilux-H Phase detection Laser autofocus Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 27 mm 720p @ 960 fps + Periscope 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF + TOF 3D, (depth) |
| Video Resolution | [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/120fps, [email protected], gyro-EIS |
| LED Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Yes, LED flash (8 color channel multi-spectrum) |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 32 MP front-facing camera - IR TOF 3D, (Both depth and biometrics sensor only) |
| Camera Features | 3D face unlock HDR+ |
| Video Resolution | [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | No |
| Sound Enhancements | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic - 32-bit/384kHz audio |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4200 mAh battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast battery charging 40W - Fast reverse wireless charging 27W |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes, Fast reverse wireless charging 27W |
| Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 28 hours |
| Stand-by | Up to 700 hours |
| Music Play | Up to 31 hours |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Infrared face recognition, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
| Colors | Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black |
| Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
| Messages | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games | Yes, Downloadable from Google Play store |
| Additional Features | - WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player - MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Push to talk - Voice command/dial - Organizer |
| Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box | - Huawei P40 Pro 5G - Fast Charging Brick - USB Type-C cable - Earpiece |
