Huawei Mate 40 Pro full review

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is loaded with awesome camera features but it's a well-rounded high-end smartphone however you look at it. Our review covers its design and build quality, as well as all the details about its screen, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Design and build
0:58 6.76’’ OLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate
2:52 Face unlock and blazing fast under display fingerprint scanner
3:17 Loud and high quality stereo speakers
3:50 Storage options
4:00 Android 10 and EMUI 11
5:10 Kirin 9000 performance
6:05 Battery (4400mAh) and 66W Super charge
6:46 Camera specs
6:59 Daylight photos image quality
7:54 Low light photos image quality
9:11 Video quality
10:25 Selfie camera
11:04 Conclusion

[@arishi9148]

If Huawei phones have Google services it would be a killer smartphone

[@harryvlogs7833]

Most people don't like waterfall displays

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

@@harryvlogs7833 then im not most people

[@syntax69420]

@@harryvlogs7833 They are mostly disliked because of the accidental touches that occur. Huawei fixed this issue.

[@harryvlogs7833]

@@syntax69420 no they haven't you should seethe hands on unboxings. They say they fix it every year

[@SMGJohn]

Killer smartphones are not fragile glass boxes though, also if you want Huawei quality with Google services just get a Xiaomi LOL

[@avslife6031]

Every one else: Here's our first impression and unboxing of this new phone. GSMArena: Here's our full review. Damn y'all fast.

[@mauriciozaragoza3371]

I hate that, everyone comes out with two or more videos from the same device just to get more views and in a "first impressions" video they just read the specifications

[@avslife6031]

@@mauriciozaragoza3371 Yup. It's all for the views to milk more money from KZbin then release their "review" videos.

[@U_H89]

@@mauriciozaragoza3371 yes, or just open the box...

[@U_H89]

@@avslife6031 some guys not going to review Huawei P40 series because phones have to be sent back even within a few days, so they will NOT do a review at all - just unpacking and sending back.

[@shamhosein770]

They probably had it a few days before.

[@AZZAMNO1]

this looks so premium

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

All these companies are trying for different ways to present their camera modules just for the sake of making it look different. Next up it will be a camera on every corner at the back. 🤣

[@Dajaba2000]

yeah with no google services

[@breakingthewall2112]

@@adingdingdiiing6740 This has function and style though don't miss that point

[@adadua1023]

xx xvm x ipp

[@ozgesolmaz752]

Its price is pretty premium too

[@dmdane]

I'm getting one (Mate 40 Pro+) mainly because of the tech. And also because I've been using the Mate lineup since the Mate 10 and never been disappointed. Idc about the Google isht

[@tanqinxiang]

I have the Mate 10 too, the mate non pro series are all unbeatable value for money IMO

[@tkermi]

I would have hoped this to have under screen camera(s) though. I can't stand the pill shaped cut out 😫😂. I know that under screen cameras have lower image quality but I rarely use them. And with AI optimized dehaze / sharpening the quality should be reasonably good.

[@jwaynetheam7054]

Im using mate 10 pro and mate 20 x... Its very good phone., never disappointed

[@srproductions8798]

@@tkermi true but ai cant improve video quality of a bad lighting camera

[@deffnation7901]

Am using a mate 20 lite great phone with a good battery life never disappoint

[@asoparty5257]

huawei is able to put face id in this pill cutout, apple still using the same wide notch since 2017

[@Hnz_000]

but still it's a huge ass cutout🤮

[@simonliu2008]

Even better on Iphone 12, now they use the same design since 2010. I had a thought of switching iphone 12 from my P20 Pro, but after the relase, I was like, hum, fuck this shit again.

[@asoparty5257]

@@simonliu2008 it's cool that you are using a p20 pro. I think it's a good idea not to upgrade every year

[@yep4630]

Yes but no matter what Apple improve or not. He has billions of loyal customers

[@Pathway9]

@@simonliu2008 wht the stupid things abut the apple fan base phone comes with no charger but people still want to buy.. 😓 this time we need show to the power of customer.. by using own sense of humor..... Otherwise in future company sell only phone box buy phone separately 🙄 i thinking your current phone able to do all task which are actually u needed so why u upgrade...

[@Chronoless]

Wow...I must admit the selfie camera is really awesome.

[@kchiasong1]

Its the best smartphone on the world

[@muffinspace1290]

It truly is Such a good phone But not the best, but that is your opinion and I like it :D

[@shakatech_zone3926]

I think it's the best as well. I wish I could have it.

[@mayaheather]

It would've been better if it had Google play services 😑

[@iluvcakes19]

Best hardware for sure imo

[@muffinspace1290]

@@mayaheather ok so I know what happened between Huawei and Android Google, but does Huawei still have at least KZbin???

[@fonezone8701]

Imagine this phone have Google services it will be the best

[@leonvanlent5069]

It IS the best!!!💪

[@fonezone8701]

@CISO lool it kinda needed now but in the future huawei will crush google

[@xaviball2911]

@Sky Werk but you need apps like gmails

[@Ozzymandias493]

huawei will not crush google as long as it's banned from the US

[@tiagomachado5360]

@@xaviball2911 no. Use Spark or K-9 Mail. If you need Drive, use Nextcloud or Yandex. If you need Calendar use Etar. So on, so on.

[@ahmaddzaky9864]

I swear by God, if Huawei have a GMS (Google Mobile Services), They gonna beat Samsung and iPhone easily and become Leader Smartphone..

[@pujaaditia]

Agree

[@AbadyAngel]

bruh chill

[@LegendaryPhenom]

They were at some point till Trump got involved

[@14onyx]

Yup. but then again even if it had GSM they put all efforts trying to make their own ecosystem, hence I really don't think with that approach we're ever going to see google services on huawei's. do they care?

[@ginnox2049]

I'm just hoping their own OS will come out sooner

[@phyoluck4098]

Amazing Huawei tech best innovation Good job Good luck

[@nekoneko5376]

GSM Arena is faster than the speed of light.

[@MEHRABHASSANBAIG]

Huawei is Samsung worst nightmare. If only it has Google services, then its a iphone killer.

[@karoljosephprejillano4477]

if this has GMS, then iPhone should have gone bankrupt.

[@MEHRABHASSANBAIG]

@Alter Ego very lucky because Huawei was going to be no. 1 smart phone brand by the end of 2020 if with Google services. Both apple and Samsung are lucky. Also more competition is always good.

[@UMIunited]

@@MEHRABHASSANBAIG Still pretty sad for Huawei. Most of their bans and restrictions are quite questionable, and just a few days ago their factory burned. Really hope after the US elections, most of their restrictions would be lifted or they're given a chance for appeal. Because at this rate, they're really suffering (unsurprisingly they're still holding their own, because they're just that good and...big)

[@MEHRABHASSANBAIG]

@@UMIunited yes Huawei is really a giant with it innovative approach, just like this 5nm chipset which Snapdragon still haven't provided to the market it's an achievement against the West. Also Huawei because it makes other electronic devices and 5G tech devices. There is still no stopping for Huawei.

[@UMIunited]

@@wanori2319 You make no sense. We are strictly talking smartphone business here. Samsung makes the best screens and that's no competition. Remember that all of these three giants not only makes smartphones, but other electronics and products as well. Samsung makes TVs, washing machines and basically all of these electronic devices. Apple makes tablets, macbooks (laptops) and macs (the computer). Huawei is also like Samsung being that they also make various electronics. We say that Huawei is Samsung's nightmare because of the fact that Huawei was passing them at everything when it came to the smartphone business. But they drew the short end of the stick and couldn't work with US companies anymore. Samsung is just providing the parts. Since Huawei sells so much devices, they have no reason to turn down their offer just because they were going to pass them in sales. It's the smartphone business we're talking about, not selling parts or other electronics.

[@safsaf99]

Damn, even the selfie camera looks alot better than most of the other companies main cameras

[@LegendaryPhenom]

I own the Mate 20 X 4G and has to say it's the best phone i ever owned, kinda making me wanna stay on that all the time. Shame to see such a great phone like Mate 40 Pro getting crippled by lack of Google support, but it's still a hell of a phone and i would buy it regardless.

[@amanhunjan1116]

Currently the best looking phone, best cameras, processors, battery and charging. Shame it doesn't have the Google store

[@lukeleogabriel4947]

King of mobile devices!!!!!

[@jeppewerring]

King of stealing trade-secrets!!!!!

[@SamSam-hk7jh]

@@jeppewerring that means they are smart

[@jeppewerring]

@@SamSam-hk7jh Huawei fanboys are the worst, imagine defending a CCP owned company.

[@mohammadhamadeh5175]

That pan though was superrrrrr smoooooth

[@haji3444]

Really great cell phone. appreciate it

[@jaimemoreno8866]

With this kind of state of the art tech, Huawei is (sadly) only giving more reason for the US to come up with more bans.

[@iluvcakes19]

Pretty much

[@medroastt9888]

yeah bro.... loser will always be loser

[@psychicspy1234]

This phone is the best ever made till date,really future tech. Beats the crap out of all so called other phones. Easily.

[@SenatorGamingYT.]

Best smartphone brand

[@space-eye7760]

Yes So true

[@MrDree.]

I love gsm arena's reviewed. Really enjoyable. Not much pleasantries just straight to the point.

[@axli13]

Beautiful indeed. Can't wait to upgrade from my p30 pro & enjoy the best spec in town & compatible with stylus too

[@businessguide6219]

This video is worth watching! More of this, please!

[@LegendaryPhenom]

The 50MP ai mode is a game changer, idk why it wasn't mentioned. I use it all the time even at night, the camera experience here is unmatched even in 2022!

[@RobertKohari]

No google so what , still not regretting my P40 Pro purchase ...

[@Official-vl8qd]

I agreed...no google services no pblm.I still can use same like other android phones.It's 2020 era now.

[@johntravoltasamosir]

Yes indeed. Same am I. I've my P40 Pro

[@kasadam85]

I have mate 10 and it is getting real old but mostly due to the taxes in my country I am unable to buy that beast.

[@yl7979]

also a p40p user here but I cant stop using YTmusic because of my streaming history, but luckily I found the perfect solution from github, have a try with the vanced manager, it will allow u to use apps smoothly without gms. Now I am just waiting for the new map app from Huawei, that's the most exciting thing I found during their recent launch event.

[@lagunadeseca]

Gorgeous phone Mate40 Pro, go Huawei!!

[@raihanhanTek]

Imagine if this Smartphone had Google, BEST

[@jomapiku2698]

Why you need google? 🤣🤣 I have been using without google since Mate 30pro. There are alternatives for google. But depends upon you.

[@srproductions8798]

If this phone had google services...and samsung didnt release that Fan Edition...huawei wouldve won the market even as slow as it is right now..they wouldve won...their Mate 40 pro + is their "Ultra phone" and you get wayyy more bang for your buck with their "Ultra phone" compared to samsung specs and pricing

[@newbietrader2189]

@@jomapiku2698 how about if you used to pay using google pay in your phone? I think huawei wallet don't have a decent list of banks.

[@user-ue3pl2gf4o]

I swear i’m getting this and i’ll just keep my iphone for certain stuff! These phones are insane

[@madmike6942]

love the huawei phones... best phones same as xiaomi.. can't wait to move philippines and buy 1

[@paul_nthny]

This is like the most premium looking phone I've ever seen

[@dangerzone2174]

This phone is a masterpiece 🔥

[@breakingthewall2112]

Well done well done. Really enjoyed the review

[@dimasputra7369]

Wow that video from front camera is fire 🔥

[@sidersproductions941]

Y’all really did a full review like you would for any other phone which is impressive this early in the game. Great job at not only being first but not cutting corners just for the sake of being first. Love Huawei’s hardware. If only Google would put Huawei’s hardware in one of their Pixel lines it would be perfect but Google just skimps out on a raw hardware and just slaps some clever processing on top of their images which ,while great, really isn’t the best Google can do.

[@jhnkths]

Why am I watching this? I can't even afford mcdo fries

[@yawoseitutu9487]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@francisjanverzolabernal9638]

Me too hahaha...

[@ananduap8648]

Perfect premium .....

[@davidnorton7464]

Great to see an honest review

[@kayl2025]

The selfies looked gorgeous！

[@jaypunzalan6999]

Wow the camera is beyond expectation its really really good

[@pubghighlights7656]

Huwaei should do a case in the international Court of Justice.

[@torababdullah7952]

i support huawei for their genius work and strong motivation and creativity in these hard times.

[@RoCCo_CarmeLL]

Hides when someone is looking on screen, very nicee.. Scumbagz where u at? :D

[@nerdboss4706]

Love watching review here compare to other channels.

[@androdz4077]

Huawei is unleashing their beast It would be crushing if it has Google services

[@DrNemea]

Those cameras are crazy

[@piyushs5941]

Finally, someone like that ring-shaped cam. N as always very unbiased review unlike some isheeps who were going gaga over last week's phone launch.. with literally no upgrades from last gen.

[@blackhart19911991]

There is an upgrade. It is cheaper, even if you add the missing buds and charger. Abd the Lidar for watching p*rn. That's all.

[@untraveled99]

well they removed the charger nd... they used iphone 4 design 😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andymaritoban6778]

A14 chip that crushes Kirin silicon and snapdragon and media tek . Cameras software always above the rest. And yes finally widgets

[@untraveled99]

@@andymaritoban6778 actually kirin 9000 is the first 5nm chip, the phone has a bigger sensor nd a dedicated cinematic lens, the display is out of the world nd not to mention the innovation with the front cam on the other hand apple...i mean dude ur love for this brand is making u blind 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andymaritoban6778]

@@untraveled99 technically they both are first to come to market with it you also have to admit bionic is more efficient and faster the camera your right huawei is amazing screen isn’t that impressive considering Samsung’s and one plus blow that out the water. Software and OS and AppStore should be enough said not to mention Apple security vs android or harmony

[@damnfail9316]

OH My Lord, The camera quality is AWESOME!!!!!!

[@DarkPa1adin]

I'll wait for your Pro Plus review!

[@justiceazlen]

just bought it, and it's amazing

[@dikshantmanohar3464]

Will's hood though 😍

[@saminyasarsami5055]

Just love this design & color combination. Awesome back panel. But, if it has the google services 🙂

[@TheSim4e90]

I love kirin processors. I have a Huawei phone for 4 years and the phone doesn't stutter, doesn't slow down.

[@ekr6]

Still rockin my P30 Pro

[@sriganesh4933]

Awesome review keep it up

[@GerinHarada]

Im glad that despite the hardships Huawei was still able to squeeze that last mayo in the bottle and show the world what it can really do. I hope ppl see their ability to tend to better tech. and give them a hand in help. Samsung tries still to help. I dont have any money but if i were to buy the mate 40....i would but the GOLD AND GREEN color its so mejestic and elegant.

[@ljubenalachaj6935]

May I ask you, if it is planned from Huawei to release a normal version (Huawei Mate 40) on the chinese market? Thank you in advance.

[@yagoceron]

Great review as usual but nothing on the M-Pen 2, nothing on the desktop mode....

[@rifatneily]

Bro your voice Awesome 👌 and review very good 👍 than others 😉😍😍

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

Waiting for the Mate 40 Pro+ review. I want to know how good is its new freeform lens ultra-wide 14mm camera. Also, wanna know how the 3x & 10x optical zoom works on that one, hehe.

[@samiyildiz16]

video from bulgaria tu sofia - thx for video i remember good memories from sofia.

[@Official-vl8qd]

Huawei always happening...👍👍👍GREAT!!!

[@hanselmanongdo3410]

My dream phone i found you. .

[@kevaibhav4490]

This guy face is glowing, suggest your skincare routine? 🤗🤗🤗

[@davidyap2878]

I had used all premium phones before shifting to Huawei mate30pro. I will never go to other brands again. It is best best phone. Now going to buy mate40pro soo .

[@PhoneBar]

nice review dear.

[@sugihnova9576]

Nice Review! 😍

[@jhengnazal]

Wow.i love Huawei . Very amazing 👍only wish Google will come included again this 2021

[@enablingdisability]

nice to see the footage from the surroundings of the Technical University in Sofia,Bulgaria ;)

[@erickrayos]

Can you install google app store like P40 pro in this?

[@austinw9745]

This phone literally impresses me (using iPhonex rn)

[@mr_c.i.c]

Mate series phones are prettier at the back than front. I'm always keen to check out the design on camera arrangement

[@harrylim3393]

What a beautiful phone

[@nomankasi4743]

I love huawei

[@TechFerdi]

İs your voice this bassy or are you adding bass nice full sound man

[@i-saiftech6009]

Thats why I love you team

[@TedThomasTT]

I'll buy this in 2 years probably.

[@TedThomasTT]

I am now considering this phone lol.

[@markosalevic9726]

amazing Huawei

[@margarethara6198]

How much is t

[@joshuabagallon]

2:45 wow! that was amazing!

[@aspireac6888]

😁😭

[@jessemccartney6464]

Does it have head phones port?

[@ojehwin8219]

does Huawei mate 40pro has version for Africa (Nigeria) ? and it goes for what cost ?

[@mamatkebab]

Camera wise is super excellent.

[@danish__official5374]

The beast from Huawei.

[@chuksokoye4153]

Please can you review the Xiaomi mix 4

[@sandagomijspbrothers8713]

Huawei 🔥❤️

[@opachhangte]

Next generation huawei ... i love that, far better than top selling devices

[@dr_pavlic]

Why your display is unglued ? What about rotation of main desktop window?

[@AoiNeko_]

I'm getting one this week, since I like this 1 even more than p50

[@sabr3T]

I'm getting a Mate 40 Pro in November during Black Friday sales. The P50 doesn't have a charger which is a bummer, and who knows if It'll release globally.

[@kensyguerrero2909]

If I could afford that phone definitely I'll buy it, I don't think twice

[@dritanrustja9562]

Well, to put it simply, the best phone in the world, without just Google services!

[@CAPTAIN-xj5dd]

It is awesome

[@Flintastick]

Mate 40 Pro is definition of Pro like mobile. And that camera is insane. Really advance tech in your pocket

[@warrior799]

awesome camera

[@rawmess5817]

Great phone

[@wqwave]

Is there OIS on the main 50MP camera lens? Your website specs and Huawei's official website does not state OIS.

[@sanshibu7384]

Mate 40 and 40 Pro doesn't have . Only mate 40 pro+ have ois

[@DarkPa1adin]

@@sanshibu7384 oh, I thought it is the other way around. Mate 40 doesn't have, Pro and Pro plus do. Thanks for informing

[@louuuuuu5]

Can you take 50MP in auto mode?

[@jzvr5842]

By far the best phone out now in every way, nothing else can even come close, Huawei is the king.

[@usmangold]

Wowwwwww what a phone

[@lukeet331]

Huawei actually makes the best hardware by far I'm actually very excited about harmony OS, I think it might be a success if they can make hardware this great imagine it combined with first party software! I think apple should be worried

[@davidjohnlazo1904]

If only it had Google services. I am always amazed by what Huawei has to offer on its flagship phones.