Mate 40
Compact Kirin 9000E flagship with 90Hz OLED and Leica triple-camera.
The Huawei Mate 40 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Oct 2020, with a launch price of $899. It pairs the HiSilicon Kirin 9000E with a 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz display, a 50 MP IMX700 + 16 MP ultrawide + 8 MP 3x tele main camera and a 4200 mAh, 40W wired + 40W wireless battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Why the Mate 40 mattered Standout strengths: kirin 9000e 5nm node a generation ahead in efficiency and best-in-class low-light camera (ryyb sensor). Main trade-off: no gms hurt western sales.
Why the Mate 40 mattered
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.
Read the full review- Kirin 9000E 5nm node a generation ahead in efficiency
- Best-in-class low-light camera (RYYB sensor)
- 40W wireless matched 40W wired
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 40 compares
| Mate 40 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Mate 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 9000E | Apple A15 Bionic | Kirin 9000S |
| Display | 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP IMX700 + 16 MP ultrawide + 8 MP 3x tele | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4200 mAh, 40W wired + 40W wireless | 4,352 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $899 | $1,099 | CNY 6,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 40 released?
The Mate 40 was released in Oct 2020.
How much does the Mate 40 cost?
The Mate 40 launched at $899 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 40 screen size and type?
The Mate 40 has a 6.5" FHD+ OLED, 90Hz display.
What chipset does the Mate 40 use?
The Mate 40 is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 9000E chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 40 have?
The Mate 40 ships with 8 GB LPDDR5 (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 40 battery capacity?
The Mate 40 has a 4200 mAh, 40W wired + 40W wireless battery.
How fast does the Mate 40 charge?
The Mate 40 supports SuperCharge 40W wired charging.
Does the Mate 40 have wireless charging?
The Mate 40 supports 40W wireless charging.
What is the Mate 40 main camera?
The Mate 40 has a 50 MP IMX700 + 16 MP ultrawide + 8 MP 3x tele main camera.
Does the Mate 40 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 40 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical.
Does the Mate 40 have 5G?
The Mate 40 supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
Is the Mate 40 waterproof?
The Mate 40 is rated IP53 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate 40 weigh?
The Mate 40 weighs 188 g.
What colours does the Mate 40 come in?
The Mate 40 is available in 4 colours: Mystic Silver, Black, White, Green.
Is the Mate 40 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Mate 40 an editorial score of 80/100.
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