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Honor View40
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Honor View40

Released: 2021, January 22Status: Cancelled

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, with Google Play Services (unconfirmed)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 MC9
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Dual16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Color spectrum sensor
Size6.72 inches, 110.9 cm, 2, (~91.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor View40
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
ColorsMidnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver
StatusCancelled
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min, 50W wireless, 50% in 35 min, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, January 22
Announced2021, January 22
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1236 x 2676 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~439 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Infrared portYes

Honor View40 Overview

About Honor View40 Honor View40 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Honor View40 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor View40 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor View40?

The Honor View40 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor View40 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor View40 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor View40 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor View40 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor View40.