Launch report · Huawei
Huawei Mate 40 Pro: Kirin 9000 powerhouse — Huawei's last great flagship SoC.
SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2020·€1,199·Score 80/100
Mate 40 Pro paired the powerful Kirin 9000 with a 5× periscope, IP68 and fast wired/wireless charging. The missing Google services are the dealbreaker for many.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.76" curved OLED 90 Hz
Chipset
Kirin 9000 5G
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.9
Battery
4,400 mAh
Weight
212 g
What stands out
- Kirin 9000 — last great Huawei SoC.
- 5× periscope + 50 MP main.
- 66 W wired + 50 W wireless + IP68.
- Superb build.
What to watch
- No Google services (AppGallery only).
- Heavy 212 g.
- Pricey at €1,199.
- Limited app ecosystem in the West.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100