Review of the smartphone Huawei P40 Pro Premium with the main characteristics

The new line of Huawei smartphones was presented on March 26. The P40 Pro series includes 3 smartphones, which will differ only in size. The largest in the lineup is the Huawei P40 Pro Premium smartphone, with one or two SIM cards. Packaging - depends on the market.

Overview of characteristics

Important: the specified characteristics may differ depending on the market, therefore, when ordering, check the information about the technical features directly from the seller.

Design

Laconic, with rounded corners and a narrow aluminum frame. Available colors are white, blue, black, as well as matte Silver Frost and Blush Gold. The latter is more convenient, since fingerprints or small scratches on the matte surface are almost invisible.

Huawei P40 Pro Premium will also be available in a ceramic case. The manufacturer assures that nanotechnology is used in the production. The result is a material comparable in strength to sapphire crystal and a bright glossy shine. The colors are black and white.

On the back panel there is a block with five cameras, on the front (in the upper left corner) - a front camera. The cutout resembles a pill capsule. By the way, many users criticized this decision.

There is no dedicated slot for a memory card, for expansion you will have to sacrifice one SIM card. There is also no 3.5mm headphone jack.

In general, the gadget looks presentable, not heavy, fits comfortably in the hand.

Screen

Diagonal - 6.58 inches. Huge display with Waterfall Display technology - with "overflow" effect, so the image on the screen looks solid, not limited by the frame.

The most natural color reproduction - no exaggerated bright shades and distortion. The brightness is comfortable even with the default settings. If desired, you can correct it. You won't be able to watch the video in the bright sun, but to see who is calling is quite.

Another plus is a realistic, clear picture with details of small objects.

Interface

Simple and straightforward. To switch between applications, it is enough to move the widget to any side of the screen - the "Multi-window" function.With this function, you can move files from e-mail, reply to messages without leaving the application.

There is a function of collaboration with another device. You can open files, work with documents from a smartphone, displaying an image on a laptop screen and vice versa.

If smart home devices are connected to the smartphone, you can open the control panel with one movement - you get a multifunctional control panel.

Camera

What really deserves attention is the camera. The main one is a block of 5 cameras, with a zoom function, autofocus and an intelligent optimization system. Main functions:

• Ultra Vision - Provides great detail in any lighting;
• SuperZoom - multiple lenses in a compact body and 10x magnification;
• Multi-Spectrum - Provides excellent natural color reproduction in all scenarios;
• Gallery Edit - removal of reflections, highlights, editing;
• multifocus and image correction;
• Quad Bayer.

Video - can be shot in any light. The speed is 60 frames per second. Built-in stabilization functions ensure a clear picture. By the way, videos can be filmed from both the main and front cameras. The picture quality will not be affected.

The front camera allows you to take great pictures with high resolution and natural bokeh. Plus autofocus, IR face detection, built-in lighting optimization - beautiful photos without filters and processing. And also an additional "blur" of the background when shooting selfies.

Another function for lovers of "self" is the "correct" transfer of skin tone, hair color, clothing, regardless of the brightness of the lighting.

AI motion algorithm recognizes movements and postures. When shooting 4K images, you can edit the frames in the Gallery by choosing the best ones.

For those who like to be photographed anytime, anywhere, it is possible to remove objects that have accidentally entered the frame from the photo. Of course, you won't be able to remove the crowd of tourists from the picture, but it is quite possible to remove a bystander.

Performance

The nimble operation of the device is provided by the Kirin 990 chipset, with an integrated 5G SoC (with a modem, provided that it is supported by the application processor). Suitable for games - clear graphics, instant response without lags and freezes.

Wi-Fi 6 Plus speeds up your wireless connection, maintaining optimal speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

Battery

Non-removable, with a capacity of 4200 mAh (nominal 4100 mAh) - such data are indicated on the official website of the manufacturer. The indicator is average, when fully loaded, the duration of the offline mode is up to 8 hours.
True, the small capacity is compensated by the fast charging of 50W (supplied). The 27W wireless device can be purchased separately.

Safety

To unlock, use the function of face recognition, fingerprint. In the first case, the smartphone "recognizes" the owner in any light and even in complete darkness.
Also, the manufacturer guarantees complete security of user data when downloading applications in the HUAWEI AppGallery. Everything is serious here:

• 4 step verification, including the name of the developer;
• protection during download, installation and launch;
• all payments are carried out within the system to prevent theft of the user's personal data.

So the risk of losing personal data or downloading malware is zero. But about contactless payments - a big question. The Gpay branded service is supported by only 2 Russian banks, and you won't be able to add your card just like that.

Protection

Some sources indicate that the smartphone will calmly survive full immersion in water, more modest characteristics are declared on the official website. Protection - only from accidental drops of water during rain. Additionally, it is reported that over time, the protective properties may decrease, so experiments are not worth it.
By the way, the warranty does not apply to devices that have become unusable as a result of getting wet. So it's definitely not worth experimenting and taking your phone to the shower.

Equipment

Depends on the country. Standard - the gadget itself and charging.According to rumors, in some countries the phone will be supplied with a protective silicone case (which, unfortunately, is not specified).

Google Apps

To the frustration of users, the new device will not have any pre-installed Google or Google Play Store apps. Something can be found in Huawei's AppGallery. But what replaces the most popular WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube is still unknown. You either have to download them yourself or be content with the web versions.

By the way, services using Google GMS Core will not work on new smartphones. But, according to Huawei, developers are involved in solving the problem, who will be able to offer users similar applications. But whether the South Korean brand will be able to compete with such a giant as Google is a big question.
Also, Huawei's own development was announced - the voice assistant Celia (analogue of Alice from Yandex). The functionality is standard - answers to questions, help in finding information. Celia is known to "speak" in English, French and Spanish.

Advantages and disadvantages

Overall, the smartphone will be really interesting for Huawei fans. Stylish design, great performance, latest Kirin 990 chipset.

• shockproof, moisture-proof housing;
• impressive camera performance (both photo and video);
• advanced functionality;
• easy and quick unlocking;
• bright display (even in the sun);
• high performance.

• price, taking into account the lack of pre-installed popular applications;
• a rather exotic nano memory card for the Russian market - not sold everywhere;
• a dual slot for a memory card and a SIM card (even if the gadget comes with a dual sim - if there is not enough memory, the SIM card will still have to be removed);
• an almost useless application for contactless payments (supported by 2, let's face it, not the most popular banks among Russians);
• average battery capacity;
• lack of pre-installed Google applications.

It is expected that the start of sales in Russia will begin in late May and early June. As for the price, the announced price is 1,300 euros.