Honor V40
The first post-Huawei-split Honor flagship.
The Honor V40 is a flagship Honor smartphone released Jan 2021, with a launch price of $560. It pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus with a 6.72" FHD+ OLED 120Hz display, a 50 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth main camera and a 4000 mAh, 66W + 50W wireless battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 82/100 — Honor's fresh start. Standout strengths: first honor flagship after the huawei spin-off and 50 mp imx700 + 66w wired/50w wireless. Main trade-off: still launched without google services.
Honor's fresh start.
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.
Read the full review- First Honor flagship after the Huawei spin-off
- 50 MP IMX700 + 66W wired/50W wireless
- 120Hz curved OLED
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor V40 compares
| Honor V40 | iPhone 15 Plus | Honor 200 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus | Apple A16 Bionic | SD 8s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.72" FHD+ OLED 120Hz | 6.7" OLED 60 Hz | 6.78" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth | 48 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.95 |
| Battery | 4000 mAh, 66W + 50W wireless | 4,383 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Launch price | $560 | $899 | $699 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor V40 released?
The Honor V40 was released in Jan 2021.
How much does the Honor V40 cost?
The Honor V40 launched at $560 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor V40 screen size and type?
The Honor V40 has a 6.72" FHD+ OLED 120Hz display.
What chipset does the Honor V40 use?
The Honor V40 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor V40 have?
The Honor V40 ships with 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor V40 battery capacity?
The Honor V40 has a 4000 mAh, 66W + 50W wireless battery.
What is the Honor V40 main camera?
The Honor V40 has a 50 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth main camera.
Does the Honor V40 have 5G?
The Honor V40 supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
How much does the Honor V40 weigh?
The Honor V40 weighs 186 g.
What colours does the Honor V40 come in?
The Honor V40 is available in 3 colours: Titanium Silver, Bright Black, Rose Gold.
Is the Honor V40 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Honor V40 an editorial score of 82/100.
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