Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 40: Compact Kirin 9000E flagship with 90Hz OLED and Leica triple-camera.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2020·$899·Score 80/100
The Mate 40 was the last Huawei flagship with full Kirin silicon at 5nm — sanctions later forced Huawei to use older nodes — making it a collector's milestone for fans of HiSilicon's pre-trade-ban engineering peak.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 9000E
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128/256 GB UFS 3.1
Battery
4200 mAh, 40W wired + 40W wireless
Main camera
50 MP IMX700 + 16 MP ultrawide + 8 MP 3x tele
Weight
188 g
What stands out
- Kirin 9000E 5nm node a generation ahead in efficiency
- Best-in-class low-light camera (RYYB sensor)
- 40W wireless matched 40W wired
What to watch
- No GMS hurt Western sales
- Mate 40 Pro's extra GPU cores tempted buyers to upgrade
- IP53 only
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100