Huawei P40 Pro PLUS Hands-On: The Best Zoom System By Some Distance

The Huawei P40 Pro Plus is like the P40 Pro, but gone Super Saiyan.
For those asking what camera I used to shoot the walking portions of video, it's the IdolCam, which I reviewed here: • IdolCam Hands-On: Vlog...
Also please read my written article on the P40 Pro Plus: www.forbes.com...
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[@bensgadgetreviews]

Guys, my written piece is here, with more photo samples vs other phones: www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2020/06/10/zoom-shot-challenge-huawei-p40-pro-plus-vs-samsung-s20-ultra-vs-iphone-11-pro-and-more/#59cdee933b82

[@jockguy24]

Thanks for this review. I have been waiting for this and you do a great job. You should do a P40 pro vs P40 pro+ camera comparison with shots at 5x and 10x zoom. Stay healthy and safe and thank you again!

[@travisbloomfield303]

Hey Ben is the 10x on the p40 Pro plus ryyb or rggb?

[@solman5517]

ben's gadget reviews About being the best hardware. ... Considering that Huawei claims to be a big leader in 5G, Unfortunately The P40 PRO has the lower sub 6 5G not the best mmWave 5G. Shocking!

[@makaiyee9133]

@ben'sgadgetreviews are the cameras on the p40pro+ better then the standard Mate40pro?

[@محمدرضاشهابی-ث5ك]

Hello, you are good. I am from Iran. I like China very much. I love China, I love technology. Excuse me, I want to ask you what the price of the Huawei p40pro plus is, because this plus model is not in Iran. Thank you for your help. Thanks 🙏🙏

[@jimmyostrom9499]

That is my dream phone without a doubt, only wished it had the deep integraded Google services without having to sideload and so on then it would be the best phone period..

[@mitismee]

I hope they add 120hz qhd on the pro plus version

[@zyroxyzzero580]

Start using and supporting alternative, like search by default with Qwant. If we all stand so easily with Google, we are just at the mercy of US policies

[@nathanhassani5366]

Agreed, I love Huawei phones, they aren't the best optimised in terms of software, compared to oneplus etc, but they excel at a bit of everything, e.g battery life, screen, camera.

[@suniansyah]

Huawei P40 Pro plus is the Best 👍👍

[@I_THE_ME]

Much of the camera system is developed in their camera R&D department in Espoo Finland. Many of the people who worked on this phone have also worked on the Nokia PureView series of phones.

[@leechoonsim3759]

is true, huawei took over the imaging team of former nokia

[@rage8kage]

? It's literally a leica badged camera isn't it?

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

really?, if so, no wonder the P series is still indeed king in photography centric smartphones.

[@iharu_9123]

No, Huawei has Leica sensors from Germany and Nokia has Carl Zeiss sensors, also from Germany, but they're different things

[@MrNiceguy030]

this is the best phone with the best camera, but I need google. Huawei make so pretty smartphones. I'm so angry on trump.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Me too

[@gorodph]

I have the P40 Pro and I use Google services with almost no problem thanks to some spanish guy...

[@jimmyjames5786]

Who's watching this on a mate device or note 9

[@FrankieTech]

That spot looks familiar! Great video bro, what a camera beast this is!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

hahaha yes i love that spot. we should go grab a bite or coffee again soon if you're free

[@FrankieTech]

@@bensgadgetreviews anytime! Hit me up on Twitter and we'll figure it out!

[@rafzibi9188]

Great video. Many thanks. But Huawei P40 Pro plus with 7 cameras: 100x SuperZoom 10x Optical Telephoto zoom 3x Optical Telephoto zoom 20x Hybrid Zoom It can not be compared with any smartphone in 2020. Really it is the King and Supreme Commander for all smartphones in 2020 and blows the mind. Really it blows the mind. Up to this moment, all smart phones have no 10x, 3x optical zoom beside the 100x digital zoom and 20x hybrid zoom. I have Galaxy s20 ultra, and it is good with 100x digital zoom but unfortunately, s20 ultra has only 3x optical zoom and zero hybrid zoom.

[@РусланРоссо-ъ2и]

is this the best camera phone, in your opinion? P.s. from Russia with love

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Yes indeed it is

[@MrChristophersilva]

Ben, there were some mild sound issues with this video. Thanks though, I am very interested in the Plus version of the P40 Pro

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Hi I'm sorry. The wireless mic has problems. I'll stop using it.

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

Good video Ben. I can't wait until you compare the P40 Pro plus against the note 20 Plus. Stay safe brother.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Paul!

[@paulmarsdensr8199]

@@bensgadgetreviews Man I want Huawei head to head with Samsung . I want Huawei to have Google play services. Huaweis hardware is great. Take care of yourself brother.

[@guve25]

The price is a bit steep, but for those who wanted a complete imaging device from an Android device, this is it.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

it's steep indeed. i honestly think the standard pro is a better buy for 95% of people

[@dr.dreytp332]

Amazing review! Keep it up! 💯💪 Using p30 pro here 😁

[@juangallego7197]

Those Samoyeds 🤩 Last phone with a 10x optical zoom I remember (and had) was the Samsung K Zoom. At the time it was a so-so phone with a cracking camera, but performance dropped when using it on low light. I could see myself getting used to the weight of that phone, after all it's just a bit lighter than the Mate 20X and for me using that phone is a breeze now 😂 Great video BTW 👍🏻

[@badimpulses17]

Would please don't use background music? We rather here you talk.

[@SigalDa]

In 60× zoom their not so much diffrent betwin s20 ultra ti the p40 pro+

[@lany_07gaming]

Huawei phones is great even it's ban in US.👍

[@nathanhassani5366]

LOL... Is this phone worth getting if you already own the p40 Pro... Who the fuck buys the p40 Pro then decides they want to switch to the p40 Pro plus....

[@bensgadgetreviews]

I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade unless you really have money to spend

[@RaFKw]

Love this preview especially when you're walking around HK. It's quite different from other reviews. Keep up the good work!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@linuschichung1340]

I ask because the video quality is amazing

[@jeancarlosvargassaldana2207]

Huawei 👏👍✌🐲💪🐉🙌⚡😍💯😎

[@Sirromey10]

Such a shame. The hardware is badass.

[@fabianchia7530]

Great job Ben! I've been waiting for this. Could you do night video in low light and very low light street conditions and zoom (5x and 10x) in periscope lens during video recording. If you have I would like to see the difference between P40 pro and P40 pro plus. Also, could users manually select which lens to use as there are so many of them. Thanks!

[@sanyrobi3356]

The mic in this phone seems better than his dedicated mic

[@rage8kage]

Oh man wearing a mask everyday is taking it's toll. Take care man

[@pavanregonda1997]

Hi ben

[@HusseinKefel]

Nice review Ben, thank you

[@syedmohsinabbas5618]

Nice bro👍👍🇵🇰

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

awesome review, finally get to see how P40 Pro+ optical zoom is superior by alot than Samsungs S20 Ultra, hehehe. Love it, but damn, that 80x zoom on the P40 Pro + @ 8:27 is wow, you sure thats 80x?, :O wow. I could finally ditch my 1.5 yr old 12x optical monocular and just get this phone and get myself a spy camera cuz that zoom is still very useable, hahaha.

[@qevoh]

Nice review ben, this is a good phone with a good camera system 😎

[@albertng7440]

I like the way you doing review, like the way you explain the difference between the material ceramic and glass in back of the phone. Keep it up

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you Albert. Appreciate it!

[@weekendwarrior8179]

Yeah, those photos are crazy. But these phones prices are insane. I only bought the s20+ because I got it for $650 unlocked.

[@fabianchia7530]

P40 pro vs P30 pro video recording in low light and very low light and zoom in (5x and 10x) during recording. Is the P40 pro significantly better? I couldn't find any of this comparison on youtube. There's only P40 pro vs P30 pro video recording in low light but not zooming in. Thanks.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Thank you! I'm buying the P40 Pro+ in the UK next week, can't wait! 👍🏻🇬🇧🙂

[@nathanhassani5366]

And HOLY FUCKING SHIT, just saw that 50X zoom at 9:50 of the tower, and I can't believe how clear it is at 50x, that's just insane.

[@zeezsaud]

5:27 The mic 😳😳😳

[@peterming]

The only technical gripe from the native camera app is the position of zoom slider, making it very hard to change zoom without resorting to hand gymnastic or two hands. It should be rectified by now, but unfortunately Huawei still has not done it. That, and the fact that it's becoming harder to install GMS on it. I wanna live in google-free world, but unfortunately my paid apps say otherwise.

[@aktunav]

Lots of zoom that you will not use so often, but you will pay more for this...Besides you will have "some" google problems for sure... I am using Huawei mate 10 pro and i wanna go with good camera phone with reasonable price. I was searching for weeks and finally i decided to buy Xiaomi note 10 ( many people agreed on this ). I am pro photographer and I compared photos in gsmarena. For me, 27 megapixel is really something for the price that i have to pay. Unfortunately, i cannot go with Huawei anymore :(

[@AchimMorinaKunst-design]

Isn't that exaggerated with the extra zoom? I have the P40 Pro and when I change now it doesn't really bring anything to me. For printing, the device lacks the focal length, as in the case of a SLR camera, for example. The pictures that are then to be printed on a canvas are simply not to be used.

[@attilamolnar1646]

Hi, I have recently bought a P 40 pro. As I start to use the camera it overheats. Have you experienced overheating while using the camera?

[@Anonnonon]

You’re voice sounds a bit robotic, don’t know which phone or cam you are using. Anyway enjoyed the video, keep it up 👍

[@ottokern1001]

Keep up the good work. Let's hope that after November we will be able to use GSM again)

[@Garrett1974]

goes live in 32 hours... fucks sake... why even bother announcing it

[@munishmutreja032]

Best smartphone in the world. Love your videos bro

[@papablesspapabless1881]

Is this phone better than the iPhone 11 pro max? Including the camera 📸

[@SyleGaming]

The stabilization of the entire video🔥🔥. What camera do you use Bro? And beautiful phone, Huawei always on my heart ♥

[@bensgadgetreviews]

It's the IdolCam. I made a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5q7nqCwoZebmqc

[@SyleGaming]

@@bensgadgetreviews thanks 😊

[@Sanjay12597]

Good infom Make S2o ultra vs 40 pro plus Camera compare

[@star5384]

You can zoom your Hands 👐 then we will see bacteria

[@n2t460]

A DSLR camera would cost $1500

[@Ijraeful]

Have you try VMOS to use the apps that require play services?

[@manilograniglia]

What's the name of the song in background?

[@III-zy5jf]

S20 Ultra had issues keeping subjects in focus, which I don’t know if Samsung fixed it, so does the P40 Pro Plus have that problem?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

nope. that problem is due to the 108 megapixel sensor not being well optimiized. samsung's fixed it a mostly but still not perfect

[@rockysss5749]

If you can review like this you deserved more subscribers! Don't give up man! You'll get there soon

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you!

[@doloresjavier6602]

How about video zoom ? Is it still pixelated ?

[@shuchenli61]

Wanna know when it will add slowmo for telephoto lens

[@ashfaqashfaq9290]

Nice Great Review 👍😊😚😘😍🥰💖❤️

[@waltergoldberg4579]

Nice, 1399€ for a lil bit more camera compare to P40 Pro (999€), still 1080p, xxl hole, mono speaker... RIP Huawei

[@andyH_England]

For those that want the "best" camera phone then this is it. 1080p is fine for the size and is the optimum. the front notch has dual cameras allowing infra red and 3D Face ID and many of us prefer function over form. Samsung still has a pin-hole but has lost many features and that to me is ridiculous and cheap, bravo Huawei for not bowing to those that over-value aesthetics compared to features. The mono speaker is loud and great and anyone wanting a "real" stereo experience would use headphones. The P40 Pro Plus is the same price as the S20 Ultra and is far superior to that Exynos junk; RIP Samsung!

[@teuteu13]

And ddr4 last year technology and kirin cpu slow as last year snap dragon 855

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great video keep it up as always 👍

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great video keep it up as always 👍

[@manojvalvi8982]

BEST VIDEO FOR BETTER MOBILE.........

[@nepitatese]

so what to buy p40 pro or pro plus version?

[@deletto68]

I use both p40 pro and p40 pro plus... I find that p40 pro zoom is more fast focus and detail than p40 pro +.... End up i make my decision to sell off the p40 pro plus and keep my p40 pro...

[@stefan-D]

and the quality in zoom is on the Pro Plus better?

[@aliqasim3750]

P40 pro plus has such a great hardware package all around

[@Dim268]

impressive review ... and btw im really curious about your wireless mic ... it looks cool ... im wondering where i can buy it and also about the brand's name. thanks for the video .

[@bensgadgetreviews]

It's the comica boom xd.

[@Dim268]

@@bensgadgetreviews thanks a lot for your reply

[@AchimMorinaKunst-design]

Thank you for the Video :)

[@LXTstudio]

Your reviews are the best!

[@dannywolff4836]

Is it just me or is the phone's mic better than the mic he recorded this vid with?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

It's louder yes but it's also closer to my face. I'm using a wireless mic system that usually sounds fine but I think that day had some interference

[@mengzhang908]

Thanks Ben! The highlight of P40 Pro Plus is obviously the 10x optical zoom. Previously I thought its performance would be close to S20 Ultra's 100X space zoom, as although P40 Pro Plus has a further optical zoom range (10x vs 4x), S20 Ultra has higher pixel count (64MP vs 8MP). But it turns out there is no contest.~ It would be great if you can make a comparison video between these two phones once you get the Ultra back~~

[@xuperdad]

Can do a compare review against Sony Xperia 1 II?

[@paoloenricoleone]

Hey Ben, would you be able to comment on the quality of the two front-facing cameras from the Honor 30 Pro Plus? I'm curious to know if they have good stabilization and HDR. Thanks!

[@geoffwong9371]

Where can I get one in Hong Kong?

[@schneider1112]

I love the chamfered edge around the camera unit. I don't like how dust collects around the camera on my P30 Pro (and pretty much every other phone). One of my favourite features of the P30 Pro is the under screen earpiece speaker, traditional speaker grills collect dust all the time.

[@linuschichung1340]

What for a cam are u using, seems not to be insta or idol cam

[@bensgadgetreviews]

It’s idolcam

[@mitismee]

I love this Ceramic back. And the camera layout on Huawei P series never disappoint. Wish that they did go for 120hz & Qhd on pro plus for that 1500$ us price

[@musicfan23-d6j]

Love your vids. Something wrong with mic.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

sorry im working on improving audio quality.

[@sujalshrestha1459]

What is P40 pro+ 's body frame made of? Ceramic, aluminium or steel??

[@lovric600]

body is ceramic

[@partheev9178]

best mobile phone content creator, keep it coming

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@monkeyboy9896]

Love everything about it , except that huge cut out for front camera . Wish they would have used small hole punch .

[@veerlabalaji6289]

Honestly I love the way you have making the tech reviews.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you’

[@veerlabalaji6289]

@@bensgadgetreviews you are always welcome bro

[@brolysujay]

Take a breath man

[@hamzaahmed6831]

At that time I will be at work, but I will watch it once I get back to my room.

[@petermusukwa7227]

Huawei is doing great job and It's powerful handset I love it 💪💪

[@kakarottomui]

*Mr.Mobile**, Android Authority, Android Central, GSM Arena, Tech Spurt, Ben's Gadgets* All released the reviews of the P40 pro + at around the same time..!!! Coincidence.!?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

That's how companies do it. They set a time we can't publish before

[@kakarottomui]

@@bensgadgetreviews Ohh didnt know that. Thanks for that bit of information 😀😊

[@darrin173]

Great phone!!....Ben you do the best reviews.....keep them coming...😊

[@junkhead88]

Enjoyed hk CityWalk & phone review at same time...keep it coming 👍

[@danielllorente3048]

I love Huawei

[@ahmedabdo-el2wj]

Thank you for the great video and waiting for the full review

[@bensgadgetreviews]

Thank you

[@ahmedabdo-el2wj]

@@bensgadgetreviews Would it be possible for me to take the phone best camera rating on dxomark.com?

[@s0shadow]

how did you cast your screen on your desktop like that at 9:18?

[@hugm4339]

In Huawei ecosystem, that is standard.

[@bensgadgetreviews]

huawei's ecosystem has it built in. i'll have a video on it soon.

[@samirsiam7]

Love your videos man 🖤🙂🤜

[@bensgadgetreviews]

thank you!

[@Peizxcv]

6:29 - "this is completely handheld" Yes, but you are a tripod :D

[@sincm91]

You were almost having an Heart Attack on that climb ahahahah stay safe brother

[@EASIF_]

جميل 👍

[@k_a_r_i_s-1812]

WTF that mic audio just became 10 times beter @5:36 wow.

[@diyroby732]

08:39 Mi note 10 Pro Wow. What's it doing hanging so close to the P40 Pro in quality. Had to pause the video and investigate that phone...

[@sammary5199]

It's actually the Mi 10 Pro. But I'm sure the Mi Note 10 and Mi Note 10 Pro can do the same given they have the same lenses.

[@BLACK_HEART_1993]

Thank you for the good review man.. I will order now in ali

[@Iori0451]

呢部機太貴了，但100倍zoom 真心強

[@silentnook4371]

greetings from Russia, I wonder when p40 pro+ will appear at our Huawei store😆

[@Nameless-zs6dy]

9:54 XD

[@jeremiashelminen9542]

Wich camera are you recording, and mic?

[@bensgadgetreviews]

I shot the moving parts with the IdolCam kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5q7nqCwoZebmqc The footage shot when I'm seated is Sony a6500. Mic is comica Boom xd

[@jeremiashelminen9542]

@@bensgadgetreviews okay, that mic was sounding strange

[@razakidris]

👍🏼🔥