The more adversity Huawei seems to face, the more its P40 family has expanded. Now there are four members of this lineage and in the Huawei P40 Pro + review we have the opportunity to see the maximum grade reached by the first round of the manufacturer’s high-end ranges, the flagship of the brand so far this year.
It is a configuration very similar to that of the Huawei P40 Pro, but with some “plus” (pun intended) focused on the design and the cameras. The potential protagonist: again a “super” zoom to which more and more rivals appear, starting from their own home.
Huawei P40 Pro + data sheet
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HUAWEI P40 PRO + |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
158.2 x 72.6 x 9 mm |
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SCREEN |
6.58 inch OLED |
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PROCESSOR |
Kirin 990 |
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RAM |
8 GB |
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INTERNAL STORAGE |
512 GB expandable with NM Card |
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REAR CAMERA |
RYYB 50 MP, f / 1.9, (1 / 1.28 “) sensor with OIS |
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FRONT CAMERA |
32 MP |
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DRUMS |
4,200 mAh |
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OPERATING SYSTEM |
Android 10 with EMUI 10.1 |
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CONNECTIVITY |
WiFi 6 Plus |
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OTHERS |
On-screen fingerprint reader |
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PRICE |
From 1399 euros |
From matte to ceramic, but with an almost identical mold
One of the main changes that this Pro + has with respect to the standard Pro is in its design and construction: that matte finish of the glass is blurred to make room for a ceramic back. In the case of white, this part supposes a shiny back, like piano lacquer, with a touch reminiscent of glass.
There is no play with colors as we are seeing lately and in this case it is something that favors them: they seem to have searched certain sobriety and elegance that they certainly achieve (and that we may like more or less). The white contrasts with the considerable module for the cameras, black, and with the silver edges that are practically the same as those we saw in the P40 Pro (with those corners that seem to embed the screen).
Of course, this rear is not saved from traces and although at first glance they may not be noticed gets dirty easily. It is comfortable in hand partly thanks to the curves and the thickness, which goes hand in hand with a considerable weight especially considering that it is relatively compact seeing other mobiles with an approximate screen (it weighs almost 20 grams more than the P40 Pro with the same volume).
| Height (millimeters) | Width (mm) | Thickness (millimeters) | Weight (grams) | Screen (inch) | Drums | Surface (cm2) | Volume (cc) | |
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| Huawei P40 Pro + | 158.2 | 72.6 | 8.95 | 226 | 6.58 | 4,200 | 114.85 | 102.79 |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | 166.9 | 76 | 8.8 | 220 | 6.9 | 5,000 | 126.84 | 111.62 |
| OnePlus 8 Pro | 165.3 | 74.35 | 8.5 | 199 | 6.78 | 4,510 | 122.0 | 104.47 |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | 158 | 77.8 | 8.1 | 226 | 6.5 | 3,969 | 122.92 | 99.57 |
| Pixel 4 XL | 160 | 75.1 | 8.2 | 193 | 6.3 | 3,700 | 120.46 | 98.78 |
| LG V60 ThinQ | 169.4 | 77.7 | 8.9 | 219 | 6.8 | 5,000 | 131.62 | 117.15 |
| Sony Xperia 1 II | 165.1 | 71.1 | 7.6 | 181.4 | 6.5 | 4,000 | 117.39 | 89.21 |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | 157.8 | 74.2 | 9.67 | 208 | 6.47 | 5,620 | 117.09 | 113.22 |
Speaking of the screen, this is a 6.58-inch OLED panel with FullHD + resolution (2,640 x 1,200 pixels) and refresh rate of up to 90 hertz. A resolution that although it is correct is more of the mid-range and that in this Pro + is strange, with the competition accommodated in the QHD +.
This aside, it gives a good experience in terms of contrast, brightness and definition. The 90 Hz refresh rate is especially noticeable in scrolls and transitions (somewhat heavy in this software layer) and it comes quite well calibrated from the factory, although very saturated. This can be corrected in screen settings, just as we found the possibility of “hiding” or not the front camera island (which leaves a fairly wide bar) and we maintain the sensations regarding curvature: there are no accidental touches (except very occasionally), but it does not provide any advantage and we have to get used to the shadows that occur naturally on the screen.
Regarding the Audio, the system is maintained so that the handset is the screen itself and there is a main speaker at the bottom. Although it is not strictly speaking a stereo sound, the sound is quality, clean and with good dynamic range. Speaking of the headphones, USB type-C is delivered that give a good experience and there are also some software options that allow us to adjust it a little more to our liking.
Use experience: a known configuration for more than sufficient performance
With the Kirin 990 and 8 GB of RAM, the Huawei P40 Pro + performs very well and there is no sign that the hardware could fall short, neither for games nor for other demanding tasks. There is no lag or jerk and although the temperature rises in the area around the rear camera module, we have not noticed anything worrisome. We show you the benchmarks that we have been able to pass (with some absence due to problems in the installation or execution).
| Huawei P40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Nubia Z20 | LG V50 ThinQ | OPPO Reno 10x Zoom | OnePlus 7 Pro | Honor View30 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro | ||
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| Processor | Kirin 990 | Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 855 | Kirin 990 | Apple A13 Bionic | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 4GB |
| AnTuTu | 495.301 (lite) | 465,493 | 522,873 | 361,365 | 315,066 | 361,293 | 376,968 | 463,513 | 409,070 |
| 3D Mark (Sling Shot) | 4,074 | 4,074 | 8,184 | – | 6,492 | 7,161 | 7,388 | – | – |
| PCMark Work | 9,681 | 9,476 | 10,426 | 8,948 | 9,364 | 8,649 | 9,991 | 8,712 | – |
We can speak fairly about the software since we have seen in depth what we can do with a Huawei mobile currently without Google services. But we can comment that this mobile launches Petal Search, a search engine that unifies web results with apps and even metasearch on the phone itself with which we will obtain results from the App Gallery or APK from known repositories (here it will indicate with a warning that it may be a installation not secure and that Huawei is not responsible.
With a 4,200 mAh battery, the same capacity as that of the P40 Pro, the average autonomy is practically the same, around the 28-30 hours. There is no marked difference between one screen frequency or another, and it can reach 2 days if we use less intense (listening to music, browsing, social networks, etc.) and less than a day if we continuously pull multimedia and games.
Some cameras that maintain the level of their younger brothers
The camera app is the one that we have seen in the last Huawei that we have tested, although in this case we will see a mode dedicated to 50 megapixel shooting. Still keeping the tabbed interface and prioritizing the AI button over one for HDR or video quality on shortcuts, but it works fine and smoothly.
In general, we see a somewhat more realistic result in terms of colorimetry than in previous Huawei phones, but as we also saw in the Huawei P40 there is a certain tendency to red on occasions when there is not that hue.
Highlights the versatility of all lenses and especially that zoom that we will now talk about (supported by two telephoto lenses). The wide angle works well in abundant light but does not look very good when it is scarce.
In the absence of a face-to-face comparison, Huawei will probably continue to take the helm when it comes to optical zoom
In the absence of a face-to-face comparison, Huawei is probably still at the helm when it comes to optical zoom. This Pro + also goes up to 10x thanks to its second telephoto lens And the truth is that it gives surprising results even at night, when we will miss some exposure but in return we will have a detail that will impress.
The 3x, 5x and 10x are useful in any occasion, not so much the 100x. In all cases we will see worse performance in medium light or situations such as a sunset, and we will see later that the night mode also helps optical zooms but not when we go to digital, since they are much slower shots.
Something to emphasize is that the lens change continues according to what the system considers; that is, it will not always jump to 5x or 10x. This was explained to us by the brand itself, indicating that the telephoto cannot have a large aperture and needs more light, that is why they are combined with the main one. The system evaluates the light and focal length, noise and other aspects, and then judges when to jump.
In any case, the Huawei P40 Pro + is the mobile for those who want the best zoom on the market on a mobile and set the bar high. The white balance holds up quite well and so does the colorimetry, so the only thing we will notice is some underexposure due to the type of lens as we have seen.
The video experience is equivalent to what we had with the P40 Pro, both for the app and for the quality and that particular leap of lenses that we have described in photography. More detail in 4K and the one that loses is the wide angle, especially at night (losing stability).
Huawei P40 Pro +, the opinion of Engadget
Huawei wanted to differentiate a second more sophisticated and elegant flagship in a year in which competition for the zoom is growing and in which we have seen the biggest drop in the history of the mobile market. Despite the impact on sales, the brand remains second in the world ranking, but given the fall that is perceived due to the reverse of Google services, it is at least a risky move as it is not a very affordable mobile.
Being so, so similar to the Huawei P40 Pro, it is difficult to justify its purchase with respect to the other, being also somewhat lighter and equally robust, but if the apparent investment they have made in the cameras of this team is noticeable, it is that the zoom is One last. Maybe not all of us use the zoom or the wide angle very regularly, but with the one of this mobile it makes you want to use it all the time. And it is the umpteenth proof that Combination of optical zoom with optical stabilization wins out when it comes to zooming in as far as possible.
8.6
Design9.75
Screen9.25
Performance9.5
Camera9.5
software4.75
Autonomy8.75
In favor
- The zoom is outrageous. Even the 100x, within what is possible, come to surprise.
- Although it is somewhat heavy in hand, it is not large due to its width, and it does not slip.
- The software’s own services are becoming more and more complete.
Against
- Although it sounds repetitive and EMUI is completing, the software can limit the experience depending on how dependent we are on certain apps.
- Maintaining a certain quality, the sound through the screen cannot emulate the stereo itself.
- The camera app could be a little less confusing: in the end, so much choice becomes overwhelming.
The terminal has been loaned for testing by Huawei. Can inquire our policy of relationships with enterprises.
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