Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+: specifications and price

The day has come to meet the new Huawei P40 Series family and this time we have important news because for the 1st time we have three terminals. We have the Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, terminals that offer 5G connectivity, Kirin 990 processor and large screens.

Apart from a renewal of the technical characteristics compared to the previous generation, we also have a more refined and elegant design with very attractive inclusionsLike, for example, the provision of a dual front camera that is now embedded in the screen.

The notch disappears, so the edges are minimal at least in the Huawei P40, but in the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ even the side, top and bottom bezels disappear because they have implanted a“Edge Design” screen , ending in a gentle curve. By the way, the screens include a 30% faster fingerprint reader.

In terms of technical specifications, it stands out the standard presence of 5G connectivity thanks to the Kirin 990 processor and the possibility of using two phone lines, one with 5G (DualSIM). Regarding this issue, comment on the presence of WiFi 6+ that offers speeds of up to 2,400 Mbps.

The cameras are another of the most careful elements of the new Huawei P40 Series, the front cameras will be 32 megapixels, and they are capable of recording 4K video at 60 fps, in addition to taking high-quality selfies. In the case of the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, the possibility of facial unlocking and gesture control stands out.

The main one will be 4 lenses in the case of the Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro and up to 5 lenses if we go to the most advanced model, which would be the P40 Pro+. They offer recording at 7,680 fps (ultraslow), HDR, video recording with up to ISO 51200, 4K recording at 60 fps and parameters in the app to take professional photos.

Artificial intelligence is very present in them, the 3rd generation of this technology gives these cameras more intelligence with very interesting options, such as the “Super Night mode”” or “AI Best moment” that chooses the best photo from a 4K video, is capable of removing passers-by from photos or even the ability to erase reflections in a photo.

As an example of this last possibility, imagine taking a photo of a sculpture behind glass in a museum, since the post-processing of the image carried out by the phone allows you to eliminate the reflection that this glass could cause, resulting in a perfect image.

As for the operating system, we have Android 10 under the EMUI 10.1 customization layer without Google services, but with the presence of some news. We have a new app for video calls and real-time collaboration called “Meetime” that allows video in up to 1080p, screen sharing, making or answering calls from your PC, etc.

In the absence of Google Play, Huawei makes its bet on AppGallery, which offers the functionality of migrating data from our old phone with your apps and then search for them in this app store and offer official sources for the user to download.

Huawei P40, technical details

Let's start with the Huawei P40, the starting model of the new family of terminals, we leave you below with the list of features techniques:

1. Screen: 6.1 inches with FullHD+ resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixels.
2. Processor: Kirin 990 5G.
3. RAM memory: 8 GB.
4. Internal storage: 128 GB expandable by NMcard.
5. Rear camera: 50 MP f/1.9 + 16 MP f/2.2 + 8 MP with x3 zoom.
6. Front camera: 32 megapixel f/2.2.
7. Connectivity: 4G, 5G, GPS, WiFi 6+, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, etc.
8. Ports and sensors: USB Type C and fingerprint reader.
9. Battery: 3,800 mAh with fast charge.
10. Others: IP53 certification.
11. Operating system: Android 10 with EMUI 10.1.

Breaking down the camera a bit, we have a 50-megapixel RYYB 1/1.28 (offers less noise in photos and greater dynamic range) main sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle and 8-megapixel telephoto sensor megapixels with 3x optical zoom and advanced stabilization.

The main camera is still arranged vertically, as we have already seen in terminals from other manufacturers. That of the Huawei P40 is like this and the different sensors are arranged in a module that protrudes slightly, with the lenses on one side and the dual LED flash on the other.

Huawei P40 Pro, technical characteristics

The Huawei P40 Pro offers similar technical characteristics to the Huawei P40, although with certain improved details. We leave you below with the summary of its technical details:

1. Screen: 6.58 inches with FullHD+ resolution of 2,640 x 1,200 pixels, 441 ppi and 19.8:9 format.
2. Processor: Kirin 990 5G.
3. RAM memory: 8 GB.
4. Internal storage: 256 GB expandable by NMcard.
5. Rear camera: 50 MP f/1.9 + 40 MP f/1.8 + 12 MP with zoom x3 + x10 f/3.4 + ToF sensor.
6. Front camera: 32 megapixel f/2.2.
7. Connectivity: 4G, 5G, GPS, WiFi 6+, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, etc.
8. Ports and sensors: USB Type C and fingerprint reader.
9. Battery: 4,200 mAh with fast and wireless charging.
10. Others: IP68 certification.
11. Operating system: Android 10 with EMUI 10.1.

The “Edge Design” screen is present in the P40 Pro, where we also see the embedded dual front camera on the back upper left. It is a slightly larger panel and with a little more resolution, although with a differentiating detail, a higher refresh rate.

The screen is 90 Hz and offers its corresponding fingerprint reader, it is 30% faster than the previous generation and offers 30% more surface to press it and unlock the phone. Continuing with the multimedia section, we see a substantial improvement in the main camera, something that we highlighted in the first impressions of this Huawei P40 Pro.

Huawei P40 Pro+, technical specifications

Let's go with the most “top” model of the new Huawei P40 Series range, a very attractive terminal that practically maintains the same hardware as the P40 Pro, but with improved details, such as the presence of a quintuple main camera, among other things. This is the Data sheet of the Huawei P40 Pro+:

1. Screen: 6.58 inches with FullHD+ resolution of 2,640 x 1,200 pixels, 41 ppi and 19.8:9 format.
2. Processor: Kirin 990 5G.
3. RAM memory: 8 GB.
4. Internal storage: 512 GB expandable by NMcard.
5. Rear camera: 50 MP f/1.9 + 40 MP + 8 MP with 10x zoom + 8 MP + ToF sensor.
6. Front camera: 32 megapixel f/2.2.
7. Connectivity: 4G, 5G, GPS, WiFi 6+, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, etc.
8. Ports and sensors: USB Type C and fingerprint reader.
9. Battery: 4,200 mAh with fast and wireless charging.
10. Others: IP68 certification.
11. Operating system: Android 10 with EMUI 10.1.

Huawei P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+, price and availability

Let's go first with the colors, the Huawei P40 can be purchased in up to 5 colors (Black, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Silver Frost and Blush Gold), while the P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ It will be available in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. Their prices are as follows:

1. Huawei P40 8 GB/128 GB: €799 starting April 7.
2. Huawei P40 Pro 8 GB/256 GB: €999 starting April 7.
3. Huawei P40 Pro+ 8 GB/512 GB: €1,399 starting June 20.