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Huawei Mate 40
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Huawei Mate 40

Released: 2020, October 22Price: About 630 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, December 21

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP22
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size6.5 inches, 102.7 cm, 2, (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDR10, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei Mate 40
PriceAbout 630 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
ColorsSilver, White, Black, Green, Yellow
ModelsOCE-AN10
Single13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, December 21
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 85mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)
Weight188 g (Glass) / 184 g (Leather) (6.49 oz)
ChipsetKirin 9000E 5G (5 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (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, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84 SA/NSA/Sub6
Charging40W wired, 40W wireless, 5W reverse wired
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, October 22
Announced2020, October 22
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm (Glass) / 9.2mm (Leather)
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared portYes

Huawei Mate 40 Overview

About Huawei Mate 40 Huawei Mate 40 is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Huawei Mate 40 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 9000E 5G (5 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 Mate 40 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 Mate 40?

The Huawei Mate 40 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 Mate 40 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 Mate 40 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei Mate 40 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei Mate 40 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei Mate 40.