Older flagship · 2020
Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design
Our Take
CPU capability matches upper-mid phones like Samsung Galaxy A37
Best for
Strength
Stabilised camera (OIS), 66W fast charging
Extras
Optical zoom
Watch out
No more updates
Full specifications
Display
6.76″ · OLED · 1344 × 2772 · 90 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Display
6.76″ · OLED · 1344 × 2772 · 90 Hz · HDR
OLED display
Performance
Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) · 8-core 3.13 GHz · Mali-G78 MP24
Everyday capable
Performance
Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) · 8-core 3.13 GHz · Mali-G78 MP24
Everyday capable
Software & updates
Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
50 MP f/1.9 main · OIS · 13 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Camera
50 MP f/1.9 main · OIS · 13 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K
Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.
Main camera
50 MP f/1.9
OIS
Telephoto
12 MP f/2.4
Telephoto
8 MP f/4.4
Ultrawide
20 MP f/1.8
Front camera
13 MP f/2.4
Video
4K @ 60 fps
4K video
Battery
4400 mAh · 66 W wired · 50 W wireless
Battery
4400 mAh · 66 W wired · 50 W wireless
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Roomy
Memory
8 GB RAM · 256 GB
Roomy
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Connectivity
5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
Build & Design
234 g · 10.1 mm · IP68
Built to last
Build & Design
234 g · 10.1 mm · IP68
Built to last
Sensors
Face ID · fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro
Sensors
Face ID · fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyroSensors
Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass, infrared thermometer
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Trades blows
3 wins
2 losses
Smoother display
90 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 1344 × 2772 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution · 6.76″ vs 6.1″ screen
Better camera hardware
Telephoto · OIS vs —
56% larger battery capacity
66 W vs 20 W charging · 4,400 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Upper mid-range vs High-end tier
Heavier in hand
234 g vs 164 g
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Trades blows
3 wins
2 losses
Faster charging
66 W vs 25 W charging
5G connectivity
5G vs no 5G
Starts with more storage
256 GB vs 128 GB baseline
Less smooth display
OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 90 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 1344 × 2772 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Heavier in hand
234 g vs 163 g
Where to buy
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