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Huawei P40 Pro
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Huawei P40 Pro

Released: 2020, March 26Price: About 1000 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, June 06

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, 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, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Quad50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/4.4, 240mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom, 8 MP, f/2.4, 80mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 40 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/1.54", PDAF, TOF 3D, (depth)
Size6.58 inches, 105.2 cm, 2, (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, 90Hz, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame
ModelHuawei P40 Pro+
PriceAbout 1000 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite Ceramic, Black Ceramic
ModelsELS-N39, ELS-AN10
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF, IR TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, June 06
Weight226 g (7.97 oz)
ChipsetKirin 990 5G (7 nm+)
Display760 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, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Charging40W wired, 40W wireless, 27W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, March 26
Announced2020, March 26
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm (6.23 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Resolution1200 x 2640 pixels (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-27.4 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 529687 (v8), GeekBench: 3203 (v5.1), GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Battery (old)Endurance rating 95h
Infrared portYes

Huawei P40 Pro Overview

About Huawei P40 Pro+ Huawei P40 Pro+ is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei P40 Pro+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 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 Pro 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 Pro?

The Huawei P40 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei P40 Pro run?

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