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Honor V40

$333Upper Mid-Range ($300-$600)5G

Honor V40 Display Highlights

Screen Size

6.72"

Refresh Rate

120Hz

Peak Brightness

800 nits

Pixel Density

439 ppi

Glass Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

Display Overview

The Honor V40 features a 6.72-inch OLED with 1236x2676 resolution, running at 120Hz refresh rate. It reaches up to 800 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. HDR support includes HDR10+. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. Always-on display: Yes.

Full Display Specifications

Display

Panel TypeOLED
Size (inches)6.72
Resolution1236x2676
Aspect Ratio103:223
Pixel Density (ppi)439
Screen-to-Body Ratio91
Refresh Rate120
Adaptive RefreshYes
Touch Sampling Rate300
Peak Brightness (nits)800
HDR StandardsHDR10+
Color GamutDCI-P3
Color Depth10
PWM Dimming1440
Glass ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
CurvatureFlat
Always-on DisplayYes
Cover DisplayNo

Display Extras

DC DimmingYes

Honor V40 — In-Depth Analysis

The Honor V40 utilizes OLED technology, which delivers individually-lit pixels for true blacks and an effectively infinite contrast ratio. This means dark scenes in movies and night-mode interfaces consume virtually zero power on dark pixels, directly contributing to longer battery life compared to traditional LCD panels. Brightness could be a limiting factor in direct sunlight situations.

The 120Hz refresh rate transforms the user experience — scrolling through social feeds, navigating menus, and gaming all feel dramatically smoother compared to standard 60Hz displays. Thanks to LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) backplane technology, the display dynamically adjusts between 1Hz and 120Hz based on content, preserving battery life during static content like reading while delivering buttery-smooth animations during active use. The 300Hz touch sampling rate ensures responsive input recognition, particularly noticeable during fast-paced mobile gaming.

At 439 pixels per inch across the 6.72-inch 1236x2676 panel, text and images appear sharp and crisp at normal viewing distances. This pixel density exceeds what the human eye can distinguish at typical smartphone holding distances, ensuring a pleasant visual experience.

Additional display features include Corning Gorilla Glass glass protection, Always-On Display, HDR10+ HDR support, DCI-P3 color gamut. Gorilla Glass provides good scratch resistance for daily use, though a screen protector is still recommended for maximum longevity.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +OLED with true blacks and infinite contrast
  • +Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • +Sharp 439 ppi pixel density
  • +HDR content support (HDR10+)

Who Is This For?

Mobile Gamers

120Hz OLED delivers competitive-grade smoothness

Media Consumers

6.72" screen is ideal for streaming and reading

Expert Tip

Pro tip: If battery life is a concern, most 120Hz displays allow you to lock to 60Hz in Settings, which can add 1-2 hours of screen-on time.

Wondering how the Honor V40 display compares? Check the Display tab on our comparison page to see side-by-side brightness, refresh rate, and resolution against competing phones.

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