If you are a fan of mobile photography, today I am going to talk about the Huawei P40 and its Pro version, the Huawei P40 Pro , two high-end mobile phones with 5G technology, powerful processors and very competitive, which continue to bet heavily on the design and photography in their terminals.
Although before continuing, I would like to recommend this mega guide on mobile photography with all the tips and tricks so that you can get the most out of your phone's camera , whatever it is.
And if you want to compare and find out more about other mid-high range mobile phone models, take a look at what we currently consider to be the best mobile phones .
Returning to our topic today, it is important to know that these terminals do not come with Google services incorporated. The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro have an EMUI interface , which means that you will not be able to access Google Play applications, nor those of Google, such as Google Photos, Gmail, etc.
However, Huawei has its own gallery of AppGallery applications with a good number of them, also allowing you to access the most widespread (such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc).
Keep reading that we will see both models in more depth.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HUAWEI P40
It is a mid-range but high-end phone as far as photography is concerned. It has a very careful design, with a matte glass finish on the back and an overflowing screen on the front.
This mobile phone stands out for its compact size and light weight. With dimensions of 148.5 x 71.1 mm and weighing 175g, it is a mobile that is easy to carry in your hand or in your pocket.
In addition, it has a very powerful and fast processor such as the Kirin 990 , a curved screen on the edges that occupies practically the entire front part, is resistant to dust and splashes, and offers facial or fingerprint unlocking.
But, without a doubt, what stands out the most (and surely what interests you the most) is his behavior in the field of photography.
The Huawei P40 bets, and strongly, for mobile photography. With its 5 Leica cameras, 3 on the back (a 50 MP ultra vision, a 16 MP ultra wide angle and an 8 MP telephoto) and two on the front (one with Artificial Intelligence and the other for selfies), This Smartphone has spectacular performance.
HUAWEI P40 SPECIFICATIONS
Let's see some of the specifications that make this Huawei model an option to take into account if you are looking for a powerful mobile with impressive photographic results:
- Size: Width 71.06 mm, Height 148.9 mm, Thickness: 8.5 mm.
- Weight: 175g (with battery).
- Display: 6.1-inch OLED with rounded corners, 16.7 million colors, 2,340 x 1,080. Resolution pixels.
- Splash, water and dust resistant.
- Processor: HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G.
- Operating system: EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10).
- Memory: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM.
- Available in three colors: Silver, Blush Gold and Black.
- Hereyou can see the complete specifications.
- Price: Currently you can find it for about N/AAn impressive price for what it offers us.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS:
- Rear camera:
- 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture)
- 16 MP Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture)
- Camera Telephoto 8 MP (aperture f/2.4, OIS)
- Image stabilization: OIS + AIS
- Zoom mode: digital zoom, optical zoom, hybrid zoom
- Video recording: Support for 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) 60fps video recording
- Frontal camera:
- 32 MP Selfie camera (f/2.0 aperture), IR camera
- Video recording: Support for 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) 60fps video recording
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HUAWEI P40 PRO
The older brother of the Huawei P40 is its Pro version. If the Huawei pro 40 was a real "candy" for photographers, this is a real madness.
The Huawei P40 Pro comes equipped with the same state-of-the-art Kirin 990 5G processor as its P40 version, but faster thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate (versus the 60Hz of the non-Pro version).
Its design offers an ultra-clear screen with rounded edges and a matte glass finish on the back where the 3 cameras of this Smartphone are located (+ 1 3D depth detection camera to create Bokeh). On the front, it comes equipped with a 32Mp camera with f/2.2 aperture and an AI depth camera.
Its cameras are accompanied by Artificial Intelligence to analyze environments and people, and recognize the characteristics of posture and expression. It also allows you to take a 4K moving image and then the gallery editing feature recommends the best moving moment. The AI also allows you to eliminate reflections or passers-by.
The Pro version features better battery performance than its simple version, facial and fingerprint unlock, and a 1/1.28-inch sensor with a 2.44μm pixel size.
Regarding the cameras, some of the features that have surprised me the most are:
- The professional 40 MP (f/1.8) ultra-wide cinema camera allows you to record high-resolution 4K video at 60 fps with the rear and front cameras.
- The main "Ultra Vision" camera has no less than 50 MP and an f/1.9 aperture and image stabilizer.
- The telephoto camera allows magnifications of up to 5x Optical Zoom, 10x Hybrid Zoom, and 50x Maximum Zoom. It has an aperture of f/3.4.
- It allows recording in Time Lapse mode in 4K.
- It allows you to record video with ultra slow motion at 7,680 fps.
- The two rear cameras allow you to see a general scene and focus on the central part at the same time: the Dual View Video.
We will see them in detail in the specifications.
Here is his presentation video:
HUAWEI P40 PRO SPECIFICATIONS
Let's see the main specifications of this Huawei model:
- Size: Width 72.6mm, Height 158.2mm, Thickness: 8.95mm.
- Weight: 209g (including battery).
- Screen: 6.58-inch OLED, 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 2,640 x 1,200 pixels.
- Splash, water and dust resistant.
- Processor: HUAWEI Kirin 990 5G.
- Operating system: EMUI 10.1 (based on Android 10).
- Memory: 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM.
- Battery: 4,200 mAh.
- Available in three colors: Silver, Blush Gold and Black.
- Here you can see the complete specifications.
- Price: Currently you can find it for about N/A.
HUAWEI P40 PRO CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Let's go to what really interests us photographers that we have discovered a perfect ally in our mobile phone. Its speed, portability and discretion is priceless, right?
- Rear camera:
- 50 MP Ultra Vision camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture, OIS).
- 40 MP Cinema Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.8 aperture). Ultra Low Light Video, Slow Motion, 4K Time Lapse, Telephoto Video, etc.
- 12 MP SuperSensing Telephoto Camera (f/3.4 aperture, OIS) with 5x Optical Zoom, 10x Hybrid Zoom, and 50x Maximum Zoom.
- 3D Depth Sensing.
- Image stabilization: OIS + AIS.
- Zoom mode: digital zoom, optical zoom, hybrid zoom.
- Video recording: Support for 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) 60fps video recording.
- Frontal camera:
- 32 MP Selfie camera (f/2.2 aperture).
- Depth camera with IR face unlock.
- Video recording: Support for 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) 60fps video recording.
GALLERY OF IMAGES OF THE HUAWEI P40 PRO
Here are some sample images made with this Smartphone:
If you are passionate about mobile phone photography over your love for Google, either of these two options that Huawei presents in its P40 and P40 Pro series may be a bet that you will not regret. And if you combine them with the best photography applications, I won't even tell you anymore
