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Huawei Editor's Choice 2020

Mate 40 Pro

Huawei Mate 40 Pro — Leica Camera & Kirin 9000 Flagship Review

Display 1344 x 2772 pixels 18.5:9 ratio (~456 ppi density)
Camera 4K at 30/60fps
Performance Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm)
Battery 66W wired Huawei SuperCharge
Expert Score
4.5
92% Confidence
Community Score
3.8
0% Confidence
AI Score
4.5
91% Confidence
Final Score
4.3
91% Confidence
Storage
RAM
Color
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$1,199 – $1,399

Lowest $450 Best: Huawei Official Store

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Category Scores

Overall hardware score: 91/100 — world-class Leica camera performance, incredible 5nm Kirin 9000 efficiency, and blazing 66W charging, balanced against the lack of native Google Play Services.

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96
Performance Excellent

Kirin 9000 5G 5nm chip delivers blistering execu...

94
Display Excellent

Immersive 6.76-inch 90Hz Horizon OLED display wi...

98
Camera Excellent

Elite Leica-engineered triple camera array featu...

89
Battery Great

4400 mAh battery offers robust all-day endurance...

95
Gaming Excellent

24-core Mali-G78 GPU handles heavy 3D mobile tit...

92
AI Excellent

DaVinci dual-core NPU powers advanced gesture co...

95
Security Excellent

3D Face Unlock and responsive optical under-disp...

75
Value for Money Great

Premium flagship pricing tier constrained by sof...

95
Design Excellent

Striking Space Ring camera layout and 88-degree...

58
Repairability Fair

Complex curved glass construction requires speci...

85
Software Support Great

EMUI / HarmonyOS software ecosystem relying on A...

94
Connectivity Excellent

5G network capability, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, N...

90
Audio Excellent

Rich stereo speakers delivering immersive acoust...

93
Durability Excellent

IP68 water and dust resistance.

95
Charging Excellent

66W wired SuperCharge and 50W wireless fast char...

Specifications

Display 4
Size 6.76 inches
Type OLED, 90Hz, HDR10, 88-degree Horizon curve
Resolution 1344 x 2772 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~456 ppi density)
Protection Curved tempered glass
Processor 3
Chipset Key Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Key Mali-G78 MP24
Memory 2
RAM Key 8GB
Type LPDDR5
Storage 3
Internal 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Expandable NM (Nano Memory) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Standard UFS 3.1
Battery 3
Capacity 4400 mAh non-removable
Wired charging 66W wired Huawei SuperCharge
Wireless charging 50W wireless SuperCharge, 5W reverse wireless
Camera 3
Main 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/1.28", omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF (Leica optics)
Telephoto 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm periscope lens, 5x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF
Ultra Wide 20 MP, f/1.8, 18mm, cine camera, PDAF
Front Camera 2
Sensor 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm ultra wide + TOF 3D biometric depth sensor
Video 4K at 30/60fps
Video 1
Max resolution 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at up to 480fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Connectivity 4
Network 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
USB USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort
Sensors 2
Fingerprint Under-display, optical
Biometrics 3D Face Recognition
Dimensions 3
Height 162.9 mm
Width 75.5 mm
Depth 9.1 mm (Glass) / 9.5 mm (Leather)
Weight 1
Weight 212 g
Materials 3
Frame Key Aluminum frame
Back Glass back or vegan leather back options
Water resistance IP68 dust tight and water resistant
Colors 1
Options Mystic Silver, Black, White, Green, Yellow
Operating System 1
OS Android 10 (EMUI 11), no Google Play Services, upgradable

Expert Review

By Mutwassim

Design

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro features a striking Space Ring camera island on the back, an 88-degree steeply curved Horizon OLED display on the front, and premium glass or vegan leather finishes.

Display

It packs an immersive 6.76-inch Horizon OLED display supporting a 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.

Performance

Powered by Huawei's in-house 5nm Kirin 9000 5G processor and 8GB RAM, delivering incredible computing speed and graphics performance.

Gaming

24-core Mali-G78 graphics handle demanding mobile games with high framerate stability.

Camera

Equipped with a Leica-engineered triple camera setup featuring a 50MP Ultra Vision wide sensor, a 20MP cine ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom.

Battery

The 4400 mAh battery provides solid everyday endurance, supported by rapid 66W wired SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging.

Software

Runs EMUI / HarmonyOS based on Android framework, utilizing Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and AppGallery instead of Google Play Services.

Ai

DaVinci NPU handles smart gesture sensing, advanced AI tracking, and real-time computational photography pipelines.

Pros

  • Exceptional Leica-engineered 50MP triple camera system with 5x periscope zoom
  • Blazing fast and energy-efficient 5nm Kirin 9000 5G processor
  • Stunning 6.76-inch 90Hz Horizon OLED display
  • Rapid 66W wired SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging
  • Distinctive Space Ring aesthetic design with IP68 water resistance

Cons

  • Lacks native Google Play Services and Google apps out of the box
  • Proprietary Nano Memory (NM) card slot instead of standard microSD
  • Steep curved screen edges can occasionally cause accidental touches
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro stands out as a pinnacle of mobile imaging and hardware design, featuring an immersive 88-degree curved Horizon OLED display, powerful 5nm Kirin 9000 5G silicon, a 50MP Ultra Vision Leica camera system, 66W SuperCharge wired technology, and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) without Google Play Services.

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a stunning hardware and camera masterpiece, limited primarily by its lack of native Google services.

Final: 4.3/10 Best for: Photography enthusiasts Segment: Flagship

Product Intelligence

Leica Co-Engineered 50MP Ultra Vision Triple Cameras Powerful 5nm Kirin 9000 5G Processor 6.76-inch 90Hz Horizon OLED Display (88-degree curve) 66W Wired SuperCharge & 50W Fast Wireless Charging IP68 Dust and Water Resistance

Who Should Buy

Mobile photographers, hardware enthusiasts, and users comfortable navigating Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) without Google Play.

Who Should Avoid

Users heavily reliant on native Google Mobile Services (Gmail, Google Maps, Play Store).

Key Takeaways

  • One of the most capable camera hardware suites ever engineered
  • Exceptional 5nm chipset processing and thermal efficiency
  • Software ecosystem restriction due to lack of Google Play services

Buying Recommendation

A masterclass in smartphone hardware engineering for users willing to use alternative app ecosystems.

Competitor Comparison

DeviceScorePriceNotes
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G — —

Upgrade Path

Upgrade From Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Benefits
  • Massive jump to 5nm Kirin 9000 processor
  • 90Hz display smoothness
  • 66W charging
  • and upgraded Leica sensors

Downgrade Path

Downgrade To Huawei P40
Benefits
  • Smaller
  • lighter form factor at a lower price point

Pricing & Price Intelligence

In Stock
Current $1,199 – $1,399
Lowest $450
Highest $1,399
Historical Low $1,199
Launch $1,199
Average $650
Confidence 40%
Trend Stable

Price Analytics

Best Deal Huawei Official Store $1,199
Best Value Huawei Official Store
Stability High
Buy Timing Fair market price

Pricing is stable. Shop Huawei Official Store for the lowest listed price and set a price alert for drops.

Regional Pricing

EU €1,199

Store Comparison

Store Price Shipping Availability Rating
Huawei Official Store $1,199 — In Stock — Buy

Variant Pricing

Colors

  • Mystic Silver $1,199 – $1,399
  • Black $1,199 – $1,399
  • White $1,199 – $1,399
  • Green (Vegan Leather) $1,199 – $1,399
  • Yellow (Vegan Leather) $1,199 – $1,399

Storage

  • 128GB $1,199
  • 256GB $1,299
  • 512GB $1,399

Ram

  • 8GB $1,199 – $1,399
Low: 1199 High: 1199 Avg: 1199 Volatility: 0%

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