I meanThe Huawei P30 Pro was one of the best phones to buy in 2019, but the following year, the competition hit hard with exciting news on the market that comes with connectivity and restrictions.
While the fact that the company continues to show new inventions for this new product, it is competitive as we will see below, with some newcomers pouring fresh air into the slow-moving market.
In addition, being the most impactful phone as its predecessor, the P40 Pro comes at a time of great uncertainty that may be plagued by the effects of the global epidemic, with the economy impacting heavily on the consumer pocket.
This does not prevent it from being viewed as a complete phone with a robust dynamic kit, especially in the graphics section, where it raises the bar that its predecessor has set a bit.
Light family design
Calls such as the Glass S10 Lite started this trend in the early 2020s, but as kids introduced at the launch, the P40 Pro also has a larger camera rating, as you can see in the picture.
You will love it or you will hate it, because it is one of the first things you will see when you have it in your hands. To accommodate the four sensors of its rear camera, Huawei opted to move the module to one side, instead of replacing it as before.
You will see the use of prominent features, such as a metal fence, a nearly flawless glass body, and a slight explosion. In fact, the Silver Frost model is the color choice of this new P Series.
It reflects light in a stunning way unlike any previous phone. The Deep Sea Blue P40 Pro sample shown here is also eye-catching. A matter of tasting the truth.
Contrary to it it should be said that at first glance it is a round and heavy device to be the last 6.58-inch screen, overcoming the 200 gram barrier. At le ast the round shapes are always nice to touch when you use them.
The most interesting aspect of the design of the P40 Pro and its screen is the saturation. Not only does the edges line on all four sides, but the metal edge goes up to the corners for protection, something the rest of the brand is mimicking.
The panel is also brilliant, as it is the first phone of its kind to perform a refresh rate above 60 Hz. Apart from reaching 120 HH OLEDs, its 90 Hz is best compared to conventional screens.
The front camera adjustment, made with a dual sensor mounted on the left, leaves a familiar notch. This pill-shaped module will never be visible to your eyes, but you can hide it behind a black bar at the top with software.
And the fingerprint sensor on the screen feels much faster than in previous generations. It uses a white looking light bulb to point you in, and we think its position is a little high to get you right on your thumb.
Cameras and attributes
Unlike the Samsung S20s, which offer the same camera performance between the standard Galaxy S20 and S20 + (without the addition of a depth sensor), all three of Huawei's P40 range use different settings.
As far as it seems to be, the P40 Pro has a pretty good balance of price and performance down, and it works a lot like last year's evolution of the P30 Pro.
The quad setup on the back is boosted by a 50 MP wide sensor (with f / 1.9 aperture and image stabilization). Not only is it big in terms of megapixels, it is physically 1 / 1.28-inch.
With pixel resolution, it can work up to 2.8 µm pixels (to get the full Galaxy S20 Ultra at 2.4 µm pixels), making it ideal for low light conditions. This sensor is available throughout the P40 range.
The zoom Pisc Pro & # 39; s Periscope returns with OIS. However, Huawei has now increased the resolution to 12 MP instead of just 8 MP. It still offers good 5x amazing zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 50x great zoom, with surprising results.
The next sensor is the Ultra wide-angle 40 MP sensor with 18 mm focal length, which is good for photography, but where it is especially bright in the video recording phase.
Already focused on the front cameras, the 32 MP P40 Pro comes with a 3D depth acquisition module. In addition to measuring deep data to represent the bokeh effect, it is also useful for the aperture near the IR emitter.
If there's anything P40 Pro cameras are showing in there is its huge dynamic range, from standard shooting to wide-angle shots, and selfie shots. Even in full sun most of the difference is maintained.
Low shooting is also a good thing with the P40 Pro, and proof of this is a month of shooting here. If you can help yourself with a tripod or repair system, you will find that the results are quite amazing.
By the way of zoom 10x hybrid, you'll see that you can still get high-quality image without too much audio output. In fact, sound pressure is best when firing using a 50 MP sensor.
On the part of softwareIt is fair to say that the interface keeps that layer clean and easy to understand, although the set of cameras provided by the mobile allows you to combine different ways to use your cameras to get the best results.
An additional new feature is the removal of Glare (which actually comes from under the gallery's editing menu, rather than under the camera's use features. The effects vary slightly, but in one step you can remove the glow from the light.
Google is less but more emotionally
It has been a few months since the veto imposed by the United States on Huawei mobiles and a few terminals have been introduced ever since. The company has strengthened its environment for App Gallery and the offer begins to fascinate.
Using the Mate 30 Pro (the first model to hit the market without Google services) has been quite a challenge. Now, even though Google's absence is still visible, Huawei's ecosystem is starting to alleviate significant unemployment.
During the launch of the P40 Pro, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) was introduced with the company's gallery of its applications, which now serves as the default application store.
During the period between the launch of the Mate 30 Pro, and the P40 series, Huawei was instrumental in strengthening the installation system, once again encouraging a large number of developers to continue their code conversion.
This way, it's already possible to find Snapchat or TikTok types within the App Gallery homepage, which will be followed by many others. This does not prevent us from appreciating programs that emulate or emulate some of the popular ones.
Huawei acknowledges the situation and avoiding scarcity offers a dedicated video where showing users various ways to transfer apps to their new devices, which are not yet in their gallery app.
Next to App Gallery, users will need to manage the Cone Huonei & # 39; s Clone operating system (at least for those from another Android phone; iOS users are not heard) and understand how to download and install APK files (or use an app like that)
We use the methods described above to prepare the P40 Pro, and similar solutions Amazon App Store and 50 applications that we normally use or download on an Android phone and nearly half have worked or worked sparingly without Google's support.
Many games that use Google Play integration won't work. Similarly, apps like Uber that use Google Maps services do not work well. And while WhatsApp works, there is no Google Drive support to support it.
So we ended up with that Making the P40 Pro compatible with all major applications is never an easy task, and is only suitable for people with certain technical skills.
EMUI with Celia as assistant
The new user experience provided by EMUI 10.1 (running on top of Android 10) still has a ton of features to use. The traditional mail app supports Gmail.
And the gallery app comes with integrated AI search, making it easy to find and find specific images. Huawei Video now serves as a representative for Rakuten TV, with the opportunity to rent and distribute content.
There is a great level of personalization when it comes to the experience of using the phone, by swiping right to reveal the & # 39; Today & # 39; s screen, regular contacts, tips for using, widgets and news articles.
While the P40 Pro relies on traditional Android 10 navigation, the swipe comes from the side (such as & # 39; go back & # 39;) and holds, giving access to a short list of customizable apps.
Swiping from the corners below activates single-handed mode, which is important when browsing the phone screen with these features. With Google Assistant without a photo, Huawei is betting on Celia as its new voice assistant, a sound word very close to Siri (pronounced in English),
You'll be able to ask about the weather, open apps and set of reminders, everything is normal, but at least it works as expected, not to mention that the phone can hear your voice for a good distance,
Other special features will allow Celia to do a Google search using the Huawei browser, which helps reduce the loss of direct Google search functionality.
Powerful performance and impressive battery
We confirmed in a test that the Huawei & # 39; s Kirin 990 5G chipset with its 8GB of RAM offers competitive results with equal or greater rival rivals, most of which comes with the latest Qualcomm & # 39; s Snapdragon 865 chipset.
For benches, especially for graphics testing, the Pro model was actually slightly more efficient compared to the standard P40 model, but may have been due to the need to manage high resolution displays.
Within the real-world application, the P40 Pro will allow you to deal directly with the essential functions of your day to day, including games, and should verify the use of at least two years before displaying signs of a certain age from a functional point of view.
There is also the issue of network speed. With the integrated 5G modem and Wi-Fi 6, Huawei has also prepared the P40 Pro for what's to come. The battery inside the P40 Pro is also top spot.
In the video playback test, 12 hours and 12 minutes of screen time passed. Real world tests cut that number in the middle, but both scores remain highly respected.
Its 4,200 mAh battery supports the 40W improved SuperWarge SuperCharge charging technology despite the change in power as it will increase the P40 Pro to 78% in just 30 minutes.
Then there is the 27W Wireless Charging Support and Wireless Charging option, suitable for owners of Wireless Charging Headset such as Huawei & # 39; s FreeBuds 3.
Price and availability
The Huawei P40 Pro 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage are already on sale in Spain at a suggested price of € 1,099 for all three parameters in Blush Gold, Black or Silver Frost. They are all in the form of 5G communication as usual.
At the time of writing, Huawei is ending at the time of writing this article to promote the free delivery of the Huawei Watch GT2 black 46 mm free with the purchase of the P40 Pro, a clock with its price of € 239.
There is also a € 100 coupon with the & # 39; 40 AP40PRO & # 39; code that you can use when buying a new terminal through store online the company.
The final decision
It is undeniable, both from the Hardware point of view too software, the company upgraded last year's P Series recipe in every way with the Huawei P40 Pro, especially when it comes to apps.
Camera settings are now more flexible than ever, as is the case with an experienced EMUI 10.1 user. The P40 Pro's high performance is among the best right now, and the phone is future proof.
Battery life goes well, giving you up to two days to use with a very good rechargeable battery in a short period of time. Everything works as promised by the product and it is always fascinating.
While Huawei's user experience without GMS is more acceptable now than ever before, it's still a long way to go to make it a priority for UX-powered phones with Google services.
Huawei Hard-core fans can still take advantage of the excellent features hardware company, but they may have a hard time actually falling in love with the P40 Pro. The main issue of the phone is still in the control of its makers.
The closest competitors of the P40 Pro are very stressful, as we've seen in the Oppo Get X2 Pro either Samsung Galaxy S20 + analyzed here. Alternatively you can continue to bet on P 30 Pro with Google services and remove the limit for certain apps.
Genres
- Screen 6.5 & # 39; & # 39; resolution 2640 x 1200
- 19.5: 9 average frequency and 90Hz frequency
- OLED design with high saturation
- Kirin processor 990 5G
- 8 GB of RAM
- 256 GB of storage (expandable with NM card)
- Main cameras: 50 MP (wide angle, f / 1.9, OIS) + 40 MP (upper wide angle, f / 1.8) + 12 MP (5x optical telephoto, f / 3.4, OIS) + 3D module diagnost module
- Front cameras: 32 MP f / 2.0 + module depth
- Android 10 with EMUI 10.1
- Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)
- Without Google Mobile Services (GMS)
- 5G connection, wifi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
- 4200mAh battery
- SuperCharge 40W and 27W Wireless
- IP68 Certificate
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