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Huawei P40
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Huawei P40

Released: 2020, March 26Price: About 520 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, April 07

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP16
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size6.1 inches, 91.3 cm, 2, (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei P40
PriceAbout 520 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSilver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White, Black
ModelsANA-AN00, ANA-TN00, ANA-NX9, ANA-LX4
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, IR TOF 3D, (biometrics sensor only)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, April 07
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
Display589 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsInfrared Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, March 26
Announced2020, March 26
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions148.9 x 71.1 x 8.5 mm (5.86 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-28.9 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 486583 (v8), GeekBench: 12619 (v4.4), 3148 (v5.1), GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Battery (old)Endurance rating 89h

Huawei P40 Overview

About Huawei P40 Huawei P40 is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei P40 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 990 5G (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

Huawei P40 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 Huawei P40?

The Huawei P40 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 Huawei P40 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei 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 Huawei P40 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei P40 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei P40 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei P40.