Honor V40 is the first device the company launched since its split from Huawei. The device was only available in China initially, but it looks like the company could be ready for a global launch soon.
For those who are unaware, the Honor V40 is a 5G smartphone that sports the Dimensity 1000+ chipset. It also has 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 4000mAh battery. On top of that, it has a large 6.72-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a triple-camera setup (50MP+8MP+2MP) at the back. As you can see, it packs some high-end hardware.
The device can be is considered an upper mid-range smartphone and it retailed for 3599 yuan in China. With support for Google Mobile Services set to return, this phone could be an interesting choice in 2021.
Honor View 40 Spec
Honor View 40 Specification
Release
Release Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2021, Q2
Performance
Processor :Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset: Mediatek MT6889Z Dimensity 1000+ (7nm)
GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
RAM & Storage: 256GB 8GB RAM, UFS 2.1
External Storage :No
OS Android 10, with Google Play Services (unconfirmed)
Battery; Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging: 66W, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min (advertised)
Fast wireless charging 50W, 50% in 35 min (advertised)
Reverse charging 5W
Screen Display size 6.72 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~91.5% screen-to-body ratio)
1236 x 2676 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~439 ppi density)
Display type :AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak)
Features Always-on display
Body Dimension :163.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm
Weight: 189 g (6.67 oz)
Colors :Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver
Connectivity:
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC :Yes
Infrared Yes
USB :USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Radio :No
Camera & Video:
Rear Camera :Triple: 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, Laser AF + 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 17mm (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera Dual: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + Color spectrum sensor
Video 4K, 1080p, 720p@1920fps, HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie: HDR
Audio
Loud Speaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Sound Jack: No
*Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.