The Huawei Mate 40 Pro was released on November 01, 2020. With its striking design, the device measures 162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm for the glass variant and 9.5 mm for the leather variant. It weighs 212 g, offering a solid and premium feel. The phone is available in a variety of colors, including Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, and Yellow.
Software
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro runs on Android 10 with EMUI 11. This software combination provides a smooth user experience with various features and customizations, although it does not include Google Play Services.
Hardware
The device is powered by an Octa-core CPU with the following configuration: 1×3.13 GHz Cortex-A77, 3×2.54 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4×2.05 GHz Cortex-A55. It uses the Kirin 9000 5G chipset (5 nm) and the Mali-G78 MP24 GPU, ensuring powerful performance and efficient multitasking. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM and offers multiple internal storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, which can be expanded via a card slot.
Sensors
The device includes a variety of sensors such as Face ID, an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, barometer, compass, and color spectrum sensor. These sensors enhance security and user interaction capabilities.
Network
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. It can accommodate either a Nano-SIM and eSIM setup or a Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration, offering flexibility in connectivity options.
Display
The device features a 6.76-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. This results in a pixel density of approximately 456 ppi, delivering sharp and vibrant visuals.
Camera
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro boasts an impressive camera setup. The rear camera system includes a 50 MP wide camera with an f/1.9 aperture, multi-directional PDAF, and Laser AF; a 12 MP periscope telephoto camera with an f/3.4 aperture, PDAF, OIS, and 5x optical zoom; and a 20 MP ultrawide camera with an f/1.8 aperture and PDAF. The front camera system features a 13 MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a TOF 3D sensor for depth and biometrics. The camera system is equipped with Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, and HDR capabilities, allowing for high-quality photography and video recording.
Performance
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro achieves an AnTuTu score of 769,566, indicating strong performance across various tasks. In gaming, the device delivers 90 FPS in PUBG Mobile on smooth settings, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience.