Huawei Mate 40
$687Starting price · USMid-Range2020
7.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.5"
Display
50MP
Camera
4,200
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
40W
Charging
188g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Huawei Mate 40 remains a capable device with a premium build and strong camera performance. However, the lack of Google Play Services and the aging hardware make it difficult to recommend at its current price point compared to modern alternatives.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.5
Performance7.5
Battery7.0
Display8.0
Build8.5
Value6.0
Strengths
Excellent Leica-branded camera system
Premium glass and aluminum build
Fast 40W wireless charging
High-quality 90Hz OLED display
Compact and ergonomic design
Weaknesses
No Google Play Services
Aging chipset by modern standards
Limited availability of 5G bands
Proprietary memory card slot
High price for an older device
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