Launch report · Honor
Honor V40: The first post-Huawei-split Honor flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2021·$560·Score 82/100
Honor V40 was the first flagship after Honor was sold off from Huawei — a transitional device that still lacked Google services but signalled the brand's independence. The IMX700 50 MP sensor and 66W/50W charging pointed to the comeback ahead.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.72" FHD+ OLED 120Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4000 mAh, 66W + 50W wireless
Main camera
50 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth
Weight
186 g
What stands out
- First Honor flagship after the Huawei spin-off
- 50 MP IMX700 + 66W wired/50W wireless
- 120Hz curved OLED
What to watch
- Still launched without Google services
- 2 MP depth filler
- Dimensity 1000+ over Kirin
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100