Mate 40 Pro
Kirin 9000 powerhouse — Huawei's last great flagship SoC.
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Oct 2020, with a launch price of €1,199. It pairs the Kirin 9000 5G with a 6.76" curved OLED 90 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.9 main camera and a 4,400 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Huawei's last great flagship. Standout strengths: kirin 9000 — last great huawei soc. and 5× periscope + 50 mp main. Main trade-off: no google services (appgallery only).
Huawei's last great flagship.
Mate 40 Pro paired the powerful Kirin 9000 with a 5× periscope, IP68 and fast wired/wireless charging. The missing Google services are the dealbreaker for many.
Read the full review- Kirin 9000 — last great Huawei SoC.
- 5× periscope + 50 MP main.
- 66 W wired + 50 W wireless + IP68.
- Superb build.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate 40 Pro compares
| Mate 40 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Mate 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 5G | Apple A15 Bionic | Kirin 9000S |
| Display | 6.76" curved OLED 90 Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.9 | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,352 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | €1,199 | $1,099 | CNY 6,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate 40 Pro released?
The Mate 40 Pro was released in Oct 2020.
How much does the Mate 40 Pro cost?
The Mate 40 Pro launched at €1,199 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate 40 Pro screen size and type?
The Mate 40 Pro has a 6.76" curved OLED 90 Hz display.
What chipset does the Mate 40 Pro use?
The Mate 40 Pro is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate 40 Pro have?
The Mate 40 Pro ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate 40 Pro battery capacity?
The Mate 40 Pro has a 4,400 mAh battery.
How fast does the Mate 40 Pro charge?
The Mate 40 Pro supports 66 W wired charging.
Does the Mate 40 Pro have wireless charging?
The Mate 40 Pro supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Mate 40 Pro main camera?
The Mate 40 Pro has a 50 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Mate 40 Pro have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate 40 Pro includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP, 5× optical, OIS.
Does the Mate 40 Pro have 5G?
The Mate 40 Pro supports 5G (Sub-6).
Is the Mate 40 Pro waterproof?
The Mate 40 Pro is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate 40 Pro weigh?
The Mate 40 Pro weighs 212 g.
What colours does the Mate 40 Pro come in?
The Mate 40 Pro is available in 3 colours: Mystic Silver, Black, Sunflower Yellow.
Is the Mate 40 Pro worth buying?
Mate 40 Pro paired the powerful Kirin 9000 with a 5× periscope, IP68 and fast wired/wireless charging. The missing Google services are the dealbreaker for many. SpecEagle gives the Mate 40 Pro an editorial score of 80/100.
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