Huawei P40 4G (8GB + 128GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#29 in Best Compact Smartphones
#37 in Best 6-Inch Smartphones
#72 in Best Huawei Phones
#472 in Best Camera Smartphones
#882 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#1101 in Best Android Smartphones
#1134 in Best NFC Smartphones
#1205 in Best AI Smartphones
#1206 in Best Smartphones
#2649 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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The AU Review highlights the Huawei P40 as a smartphone with strong hardware balance and premium aesthetics, featuring a comfortable design and a powerful Kirin 990 5G processor for lag-free performance. Pros include an impressive Leica triple-camera system, new AI photo features, and outstanding battery life. Cons involve the lack of Google Mobile Services, a 60Hz refresh rate, no...Read more
The Huawei P40 features exceptional hardware, including a powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, 8GB RAM, a 6.1-inch OLED display, and a high-quality Leica triple camera system, offering performance and productivity features like Huawei Share for those within its ecosystem. However, it is significantly hampered for professional use by the absence of Google Mobile Services, meaning key apps...Read more
According to a DXOMARK review, the Huawei P40 offers strong detail in outdoor and normal indoor lighting, accurate face exposure, fast autofocus, and good subject separation in bokeh portraits due to its 1/1.28-inch 50MP primary sensor. However, the device has limitations in zoom capabilities at longer ranges due to processing effects, and its wide-angle camera is narrower and...Read more
Expert Reviews describes the Huawei P40 as a device with brilliant hardware and a best-in-class camera, but its appeal is significantly hindered by the absence of Google Mobile Services. The phone features a quality 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display (though at a standard 60Hz refresh rate) and is powered by the capable Kirin 990 5G chipset, but lacks wireless charging, full waterproofing,...Read more
The Huawei P40 offers a premium, compact design with a top-tier Kirin 990 processor and an exceptional 50MP camera system. While it delivers strong performance and solid all-day battery life, the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) serves as a significant hurdle for Western users. Pocket-lintPros of the device include a high-quality 6.1-inch OLED screen, versatile triple camera...Read more
The Huawei P40 is a compact, high-performance flagship featuring a premium, "fantastic" Silver Frost glass design, the fast Kirin 990 5G processor, and a superior Leica triple camera system that produces high-quality, stable 4K video. Battery life is a strong point, comfortably lasting two days under regular use and supporting 22.5W fast charging, while the camera housing causes the...Read more
According to a Stuff.tv review, the Huawei P40 is a compact flagship praised for its high-quality design and a "best-in-class" camera system. However, the device is significantly hindered by the absence of Google Mobile Services, lacking the official Google Play Store and native Google apps, along with missing features like a high refresh rate screen and wireless charging common in...Read more
The Huawei P40 is described as having impressive hardware, particularly its 50MP main camera and Kirin 990 5G chipset, but is significantly hampered by the absence of Google Play Services. While it offers a premium design and top-tier performance for tech enthusiasts willing to navigate app workarounds, the lack of core Google apps makes it a poor recommendation for the average...Read more
The Huawei P40 is a compact, high-performance flagship featuring an exceptional 50MP triple-lens Leica camera system, a powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, and strong battery life. However, the device lacks Google Mobile Services, meaning it cannot access the Google Play Store, resulting in a reliance on alternatives like AppGallery, which may not support all essential apps....Read more
The AU Review highlights the Huawei P40 as a smartphone with strong hardware balance and premium aesthetics, featuring a comfortable design and a powerful Kirin 990 5G processor for lag-free performance. Pros include an impressive Leica triple-camera system, new AI photo features, and outstanding battery life. Cons involve the lack of Google Mobile Services, a 60Hz refresh rate, no...Read more
The Huawei P40 features exceptional hardware, including a powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, 8GB RAM, a 6.1-inch OLED display, and a high-quality Leica triple camera system, offering performance and productivity features like Huawei Share for those within its ecosystem. However, it is significantly hampered for professional use by the absence of Google Mobile Services, meaning key apps...Read more
The Huawei P40 4G is a compact flagship featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display and a premium, ergonomic design with IP53 splash resistance. Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, it offers strong performance for multitasking and gaming, though it lacks 5G connectivity. While featuring a superior 50 MP Ultra Vision camera and flexible imaging, it is limited by 22.5W charging and the absence of...Read more
The Area DVD review positions the Huawei P40 as a high-performance, compact flagship priced around 500 Euros, featuring the Kirin 990 5G chipset for excellent performance. It boasts a 6.1-inch OLED screen and a premium build, though it is limited to a 60 Hz refresh rate. The camera system, featuring 50-megapixel main, ultra-wide, and 3x optical zoom, provides top-tier photo quality,...Read more
The Huawei P40 Pro is a high-end flagship featuring a 6.58-inch 90Hz "Quad-Curve" OLED display, a powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, and excellent battery life. A major highlight is its Leica Quad Camera system, which delivers industry-leading low-light performance with a 50MP RYYB sensor and versatile 5x optical zoom. However, the device lacks native Google Mobile Services (GMS),...Read more
The Huawei P40 4G is a compact flagship featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display and a premium, ergonomic design with IP53 splash resistance. Powered by the Kirin 990 chipset, it offers strong performance for multitasking and gaming, though it lacks 5G connectivity. While featuring a superior 50 MP Ultra Vision camera and flexible imaging, it is limited by 22.5W charging and the absence of...Read more
The Area DVD review positions the Huawei P40 as a high-performance, compact flagship priced around 500 Euros, featuring the Kirin 990 5G chipset for excellent performance. It boasts a 6.1-inch OLED screen and a premium build, though it is limited to a 60 Hz refresh rate. The camera system, featuring 50-megapixel main, ultra-wide, and 3x optical zoom, provides top-tier photo quality,...Read more
The Huawei P40 is a compact, high-performance flagship featuring a premium, ergonomic design and a powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset. Its standout feature is a 50-megapixel RYYB triple-camera system that delivers exceptional low-light performance and high-detail photos. However, the device lacks Google Mobile Services (GMS), resulting in no official access to the Google Play Store or...Read more
The Huawei P40 features high-end hardware, a compact design with a frosted glass back, and the powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, making it a fast and comfortable device for one-handed use. The camera system is a major strength, with a 50MP main sensor providing exceptional low-light performance, alongside a versatile triple-lens setup. While the battery lasts a full day, the device...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the Huawei P40 as a compact, "human-sized" 2020 flagship, praising its ergonomics, lightweight 175g design, and high-quality 6.1-inch flat OLED display. However, the screen is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, lacking the smoother 90Hz capability of the Pro model. Performance is a strong point thanks to the Kirin 990 5G chipset, which offers top-tier speed and...Read more
The Everyeye.it review highlights the Huawei P40 as a "hand-sized" flagship prioritizing premium ergonomics with a compact 6.1-inch OLED display and the powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset. Key pros include a versatile triple camera system featuring a 50MP RYYB sensor that excels in both lighting conditions. However, compromises for its form factor include the lack of wireless charging,...Read more
The Huawei P40 features a compact, solid build with a 6.1-inch OLED display and a high-performance Kirin 990 5G chipset, though it is limited by a 60Hz screen and the total absence of Google Mobile Services. Its primary advantage is an exceptional camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor with superior low-light capabilities, a 3x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide lens. While the...Read more
The Huawei P40 is characterized as a compact, ergonomic flagship featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, a premium build, and the powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset. While it lacks the high refresh rate of the Pro model, it impresses with a 50MP RYYB sensor for excellent camera performance. Key compromises include IP53 splash resistance, the absence of wireless charging, and, most...Read more
The Huawei P40 is a compact, ergonomically designed flagship featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display, a premium build, and the powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, ensuring excellent performance for daily tasks and gaming. The Leica-branded triple camera system, specifically the 50MP main sensor, delivers outstanding image quality and superior low-light performance. Additional positives include...Read more
The Huawei P40 features high-end hardware, a compact design with a frosted glass back, and the powerful Kirin 990 5G chipset, making it a fast and comfortable device for one-handed use. The camera system is a major strength, with a 50MP main sensor providing exceptional low-light performance, alongside a versatile triple-lens setup. While the battery lasts a full day, the device...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the Huawei P40 as a compact, "human-sized" 2020 flagship, praising its ergonomics, lightweight 175g design, and high-quality 6.1-inch flat OLED display. However, the screen is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, lacking the smoother 90Hz capability of the Pro model. Performance is a strong point thanks to the Kirin 990 5G chipset, which offers top-tier speed and...Read more
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