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| Huawei P40 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Huawei P40 |
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Brand | Huawei P series |
| Release date | March 2020 |
| Predecessor | Huawei P30 |
| Successor | Huawei P50 |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Os | Android (EMUI) without Google Mobile Services |
| Soc | Kirin 990 5G |
| Cpu | Octa-core |
| Gpu | Mali-G76 MP16 |
| Memory | 6/8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128/256 GB |
| Battery | 3800 mAh |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED |
| Rear camera | Triple (50 MP main) |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
Huawei P40 The Huawei P40 is a flagship Huawei smartphone announced in March 2020 as part of the Huawei P series lineup, positioned between the Huawei P30 and Huawei P50 in Huawei's chronology. It shipped with a proprietary EMUI skin based on Android and the in-house Kirin 990 system-on-chip, launching amid international attention involving United States–China relations, trade sanctions and debates over telecommunications security.
The P40 debuted at an event in Paris alongside the Huawei P40 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro+, emphasizing computational photography and 5G connectivity; attendees included representatives from global carriers such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica. Marketing highlighted camera capabilities developed following technologies showcased in earlier models like the Huawei P30 Pro and collaborations with imaging firms analogous to partnerships between Leica Camera AG and smartphone makers. Announced during a period of regulatory scrutiny involving agencies like the U.S. Department of Commerce and debates in bodies such as the European Commission, the device's launch intersected with global supply-chain issues exemplified by disruptions reported by companies including Qualcomm and TSMC.
Huawei utilized an aluminum frame and glass back reminiscent of industrial design seen in devices from Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics, and OnePlus Technology; the P40's dimensions and rounded edges echoed trends set by earlier models from Sony Mobile. The front features a hole-punch display with an integrated under-display fingerprint reader, adopting approaches similar to patents filed by Samsung Display and prototypes from Xiaomi. Color options and finishes invoked palettes used by Oppo and Vivo, while sustainability claims referenced materials standards promoted by organizations like the EPEAT registry.
At its core the P40 runs the Kirin 990 5G SoC fabricated by HiSilicon and produced through foundries such as TSMC and partners influenced by trade controls involving United States Department of the Treasury. The device offers 6 GB or 8 GB RAM variants and 128 GB to 256 GB storage, expandable conceptually through standards championed by the SD Association though Huawei used its proprietary NM Card solution. The OLED panel, comparable with displays from BOE Technology and Samsung Display, supports HDR10+ and high pixel density; power delivery and battery management draw on techniques used by vendors including Qualcomm and MediaTek in power-optimization research.
The P40 shipped with EMUI based on Android but lacked Google Mobile Services following restrictions stemming from actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce and associated export control measures, prompting Huawei to accelerate development of alternatives like AppGallery and the Huawei Mobile Services ecosystem. This shift placed the P40 in the same commercial context as other devices affected by geopolitical measures involving entities such as Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, and multinational carriers like AT&T Inc. and Sprint Corporation. Huawei promoted its Petal Search and developer outreach akin to initiatives by Samsung and Xiaomi to mitigate app availability gaps through partnerships with publishers such as Epic Games and platforms like the Mozilla Foundation.
Camera hardware emphasized a 50 MP main sensor with large pixel binning, a design evolution from sensors used in earlier flagships like the Huawei P30 Pro and paralleling innovations by Sony Corporation's IMX series; optical elements and color tuning acknowledged historic collaborations between Huawei and Leica Camera AG. The triple-camera array combined wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto modules leveraging computational photography techniques similar to work from research labs at Google's Pixel team and imaging teams at Apple; features included night mode, AI scene recognition, and high-resolution video recording with stabilization approaches comparable to solutions from GoPro and DJI.
Equipped with integrated 5G modem capabilities via the Kirin platform, the P40 targeted networks deployed by carriers such as China Mobile, China Unicom, T-Mobile, and EE; network compatibility considerations referenced standards from the 3GPP and testing regimes by certification bodies like GSMA. Wireless features included dual-band Wi‑Fi with protocols defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth implementations compliant with specifications from the Bluetooth SIG; GPS positioning utilized satellite systems including GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.
Initial reviews from technology outlets such as The Verge, TechCrunch, CNET, Engadget, and GSMArena praised the P40's camera performance and display quality but highlighted limitations due to the absence of Google services, echoing critiques in analyses by commentators at Bloomberg and Reuters. Market analysts at firms like Counterpoint Research, IDC, and Gartner discussed the P40 in reports on smartphone shipments amid the broader context of trade measures involving United States authorities and competitors including Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics. Awards and recognition considered the device alongside entries at events like the Mobile World Congress and year-end lists compiled by outlets such as Wired and The Verge.
Category:Huawei smartphones