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Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,230RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.58 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 40 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP

Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 64% of smartphones
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

â–²Better than 66%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,230
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

6.9

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.5

Design

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

4.0

Price

6.2
Brand name
Huawei
Processor model
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
This smartphone uses the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor which is faster than processors in 55% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.86 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.86 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 73.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 40 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 40 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/4.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/4.4 which is wider than that of 73.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
74.4 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 74.4 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 94.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.22 µm which is larger than in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 3% of smartphones.
2.44 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.58 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.58 inches which is smaller than the screens of 68.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1200x 2640 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1200x2640 px which is higher than that of 73.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Pixel density
441 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 441 ppi which is higher than that of 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,200 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,200 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
40 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 40 W which is faster than in 52.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
70 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 70 min which is slower than 58.2% of smartphones and equal to the time of 2% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
158.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.2 mm which is shorter than 85.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
72.6 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 72.6 mm which is narrower than 91.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.95 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.95 mm which is thicker than 79.8% of smartphones.
Weight
226 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 226 g which is heavier than 84.4% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
91,008 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 91,008 cm³ which is smaller than 67.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 10 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (10 x vs 0 x).
    10 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.44 binned
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 5.4x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (27 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    27 W vs 5 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 19.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.86 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.86 GHz & 2x2.36 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.86 GHz & 2x2.36 GHz & 4x1.95 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.2% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (34.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (384 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    384 vs 256
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 10 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (10 x vs 0 x).
    10 x vs 0 x
  • 2.33x larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    74.4 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.44 binned
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a pro camera setup
    This smartphone features a pro camera setup, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones include professional-grade camera hardware.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 40 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 40 MP & 8 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 6.7% higher DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a higher DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (128 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    128 vs 120
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.1 vs 2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 11.6% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (441 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    441 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1200x2640 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1200x2640 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 15.2% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (760 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    760 nits vs 660 nits
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 5.4x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (27 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    27 W vs 5 W
  • 2x faster wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (40 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    40 W vs 20 W
  • 21.2% faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (40 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    40 W vs 33 W
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 2 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (2 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    2 m vs 0 m
  • 3.4 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (72.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    72.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 5.4 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • 4.73x more expensive
    Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£1,230 vs £260).
    £1,230 vs £260
  • 18.1% worse value for money
    Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.21 vs 7.3).
    6.21 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 13.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,317 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,317 vs 3,825
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.09 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.58 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 240 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (760 nits vs 1,000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1,000 nits.
    760 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 16% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (95 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    95 vs 99.5
  • 8 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (70 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    70 min vs 62 min
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 15.2% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (226 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    226 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 0.65 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.95 mm vs 8.3 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB)

  • Industry-leading camera system with exceptional 10x optical zoom capabilities
  • Premium and durable ceramic build quality that resists fingerprints
  • Outstanding battery life with support for ultra-fast 40W wired and wireless charging
  • Beautiful 90Hz OLED 'Overflow' display with smooth gesture navigation
  • Highly secure and fast biometric options, including an IR-based face unlock
  • Top-tier performance from the Kirin 990 5G chipset and generous 512GB storage

What customers don't like about Huawei P40 Pro Plus (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) creates significant app compatibility issues
  • High market price makes it difficult to justify compared to competitors with full app support
  • Considerably heavy and bulky design (226g), making one-handed use difficult
  • Mono bottom-firing speaker is mediocre for a flagship device
  • Large pill-shaped display cutout for the front camera can be distracting
  • Software 'workarounds' for missing apps can be convoluted and unreliable

Verdict

The Huawei P40 Pro+ (8GB + 256GB) is a flagship 5G smartphone featuring a premium nano-tech ceramic build and a 6.58-inch Quad-Curve Overflow OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Kirin 990 5G chipset and stands out for its Leica Penta Camera system, which includes a 50MP Ultra Vision main sensor and a unique dual-telephoto setup providing 3x and 10x true optical zoom. Key advantages include its industry-leading 100x digital zoom capabilities, IP68 water resistance, and exceptionally fast 40W wired and wireless charging for its 4,200mAh battery. However, significant drawbacks include the absence of Google Mobile Services (no Play Store or YouTube), the heavy 226g weight of the ceramic body, and the lack of a 120Hz display which was common among its 2020 competitors.

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